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Interknit Branberry

1004 Humffray Street South,
Mount Pleasant VIC 3350

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Mon-Thu:

9am–4:30pm

Fri:

9am–4pm

Sat:

9:30am–12pm

Sun:

Closed

Founded in Clunes in 1939, Interknit|Branberry stands as Victoria’s last rural commercial knitting mill. Their knits are crafted on-site, transforming a cone of yarn (or several cones) into a finished jumper or blanket.

With over 24 specialised knitting machines and a fully equipped sewing room, Interknit|Branberry produces everything from wool fashion, baby and homewares to sporting club wear, school wear and even fire-retardant high-visibility safety jumpers.

Their shop, open six days a week, offers a variety of genuine Made in Ballarat Australian merino wool gifts and souvenirs, along with a wide range of fashion jumpers from their own brands: Ballarat Gold, WorkSmart, Outdoor, Trakker and Interknit|Branberry. They also offer custom personalised baby blankets and throws as well as garment decoration services (including embroidery and garment printing), for jobs big and small. The shop provides free off-street parking, toilet facilities, and is wheelchair and pram friendly. A small toy corner keeps children entertained while adults browse.

The shop fronts the factory where, during the week, skilled staff prepare knitwear orders.

Visit them and you might find a bargain factory second, meet the owners, or even catch a glimpse of the manufacturing process.

Tours are available upon request. Please ensure all attendees wear enclosed footwear at all times.

Content: Interknit Pty Ltd

Accessibility Information

  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Please note: The accessibility information above is provided by the business operator. For more information, please contact the business directly.

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