Non-profit company Coin Care hosted a Knit-a-Thon for the Grade 11 learners of Soneike High School on Tuesday 24 June.
Adèle Alexander who gave a demonstration explained knitting can be done anywhere – no electricity or machines needed – and money can be saved knitting your own mittens, beanies, scarves and more.
The learners tried their best knitting rows of a mitten for Coin Care’s Mandela Day “Warm hearts project”.
A prize was up for grabs for the learner who knitted the most rows in each session. All learners received a goodie bag made by the women from Coin and socks donated by Falke.
Ackermans, Cash & Carry Kuilsrivier, and Kleen-Eezy also contributed, said Cheryl Johnson, CEO of Coin Care.
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Slideshow:
Sihle Mpani and Bonga Kentane 
Cheryl Johnson from Coin Care NPC gives guidance to Aliyah Johannes, a Grade 11 learner from Soneike High School, at a “Knit-a-thon” at the school. Read more on page 9. PHOTO: Carina Roux Credit: Carina Roux 
Left: Cheryl Johnson and Aliyah Johannes. Right: Alicia Njoringo, and Abi-Shai Armoed 
Adrian Paulsen and Ragini Pillay (Coin) 
Alicia Njoringo, Caryn Zoutman and Abi-Shai Armoed 
Caitlyn Blankenberg and Jordan Bingo 
Caitlyn Blankenberg and Jordan Bingo 
Esmeralda Johnson (Coin Care) and Cheyenne Wood. 
Koos la Cock (Falke), Ronel Baker (principal), Wouter de Vos (ward councillor) and Cheryl Johnson (Coin Care NPC)> 
Isabel Nyundu and Esmeralda Johnson 
Left front: Celester Theron (Coin Care) giving guidance to, from (front) left: Graeme Swart, Waylon Witbooi, and Adam Rossouw. Zion Mehl is at the back. 
Celester Theron (Coin Care) giving guidance. From left are Graeme Swart, Waylon Witbooi and Adam Rossouw. 
Cinga Mngati getting a hand from Ragina Pillay (Coin Care). 
Caryn Zoutman getting help from classmate Caitlyn Blankenberg. 
Sihle Mpani received a prize for having knitted the most rows from Cheryl Johnson (CEO, Coin Care). 
The Grade 11s clearly enjoyed the experience.
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