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A group of knitting pensioners are hoping to provide some warmth for the homeless through beanie donations, but are calling on the public to assist them with scarves, beanie and wool donations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florence Reddy, coordinator of the Wooligans knitting group and a resident of Grassy <\/a>Park, says one of the most rewarding parts of their outreach work is seeing the reaction from people who receive handmade scarve, beanies and blankets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helping homeless<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPeople will ask if they can take one for their sister or their granny in a wheelchair,\u201d she says. \u201cWhen they ask how much it costs and we tell them it\u2019s not for sale \u2014 that they can simply have it \u2014 some of them get tears in their eyes because they are not used to receiving things for free,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Wooligans work closely with the 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day initiative and regularly distribute scarves, blankets, beanies and slippers to homeless people, pensioners and vulnerable residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A look at the baby jerseys that were donated to Florence Reddy. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Last year, the group distributed between 150 and 200 scarves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, Reddy hopes to hand out even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf we have scarves left over, I keep them in my car or at home,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf I see a homeless person sitting in the cold or rain, I stop and give them something warm.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florence also keeps extra blankets and scarves at home for residents who may knock on her door asking for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The group is also planning to support an elderly daycare centre in Grassy Park by donating blankets and beanies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspiration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reddy first became involved with the 67 Blankets movement in 2014 after seeing a Facebook post about the initiative started by Carolyn Steyn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The campaign challenged South Africans to knit 67 blankets for Nelson Mandela Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A look at some of the beanies that were donated to Florence Reddy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat same year, I had decided I wanted to learn a new skill,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy mother taught me to knit when I was young, but I had never crocheted before. I watched YouTube tutorials and taught myself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She started by making squares, which were later joined together to create blankets for people in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt just touched me deeply because I knew these blankets were going to homeless people, old age homes and vulnerable children,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPeople would always ask, \u2018Must we pay for it?\u2019 and when we said no, they were so grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nickname \u201cWooligans\u201d came from Florence\u2019s son, who jokingly called her a \u201cWooligan\u201d after seeing wool spread across the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy son walked into the lounge one day and said, \u2018Mommy, there\u2019s wool everywhere \u2014 you\u2019re such a wooligan!\u2019 and the name just stuck,\u201d she laughs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Florence Reddy says she inherited the love of knitting through her family.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Florence grew up in Heathfield, where her extended family all lived close together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She learned knitting from her mother at the age of six.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy mother was an incredible knitter,\u201d she says<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI inherited my love for wool and knitting from her.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At school, she learned knitting formally and remembers making baby jerseys as part of her practical projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, she also explored other crafts such as fabric painting and mosaics, but knitting and crochet remained close to her heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The toy bear and bunny toys that was donated. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Today, she says knitting has once again become a source of healing and purpose in her life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s in my DNA,\u201d she says. \u201cCreating things with my hands brings me peace.\u201d
The Wooligans currently meet every Monday from 10:00 to 12:00 at Southfield Library and welcome anyone interested in knitting or crocheting, regardless of experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are always looking for more members and wool donations,\u201d Reddy says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEven if someone only has small leftover pieces of wool, we can still use them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She says the group prides itself on being warm and welcoming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen new ladies join us, they are often shy at first,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut we welcome them, clap for them and make them feel part of the family. It\u2019s become a real community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The group are appealing for assistance with wool, blanket and crochet square donations for Mandela Day on Saturday 18 July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Wooligans meet at Southfield Library every Monday morning from 10:00 to 12:00, and they are a group of mostly ladies who knit for various charitable causes \u2013 scarves for homeless persons.
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Contact Florence Reddy at 072 731 0684 for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: <\/strong>SPCA inspector reflects on heartbreaking Dunoon dog rescue<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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