Cape Town based Nathalie Klijn is the founder and CEO of the brand Chommies which started as a dog accessory brand, and it is still one today. She later added a mohair story, please read below and note that one of their retail stores is based in the main street of Prince Albert.

Made from happy Karoo goats, the softest yarn and environmentally friendly dyes.

To start with, we made them just for us – something joyful to conjure up those care-free days we spent as children playing outside in oversized, colourful creations hand-knitted by Ouma. 

Then our friends wanted one, or a few, to wear everywhere. 

On a windswept beach.
Cocktails and chips with best friends.
The chiller cabinet at the supermarket.
Watching the sun slip away at the end of the day.

Our jerseys and cardigans are knitted with care and patience without any machine ever touching the yarn. Our goats are hand sheared, our yarn is hand spun and hand dyed, and every piece is lovingly hand knitted. 

We visited one of their retail stores @19 Church St, Prince Albert.

Find out more on their website, or follow them on Facebook or Instagram.