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This is the best story I've heard for ages. This man is so incredible, everyone should know about him and his drive to help injured penguins. 109-year-old Australian Alfred Date makes sweaters for the little penguins rescued after an oil spill off the coast of New Zealand.
How long does it take to master a craft? How about 80 years? Because 109-year-old Australian Alfred Date has been knitting since the 1930s and his latest/most famous endeavor was making mini sweaters… for endangered penguins!
Find out all story about this 109-year-old Australian Alfred Date Knits Tiny Sweaters For Injured Penguins at Bored Panda.
Image credits: PenguinFoundation
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Oh those are so cute!
Lauren Conly
Lol
He was a kind man and it’s sad that he passed last year.
Ellie Davies
I did it but by the time mine arrived, they had too many already. But that was awhile ago. It is a good cause.
Erin Hubay
Lauren Schlukbier Marcia Hubay
Wow.
Tracey Brooks
So cute
i still have some pure yarn that i can use up for these jumpers, if help is needed please let me know