The Casaveen story

It began as a hobby, creating wonderful pieces of knitwear from the wool Allan & Clare McShane grew.

Everything changed with the dramatic fall in the wool market in the early 1990’s. Through years of drought, mill and machinery closures, the change from cottage industry to real manufacturing wasn’t easy.

The wool industry continued to decline and manufacturing in Australia was getting tougher for everyone. With great persistence and a strong belief in what they were doing the McShane’s kept going.

Casaveen's skilled people, wonderful product, absolute determination and passion for making great knitwear caused the McShane's to make some big decisions. They sold the farm and built a stylish café, developed an interpretation centre with tours of the factory, telling the story of their heritage, of wool and of them. The customers loved it.

Customers were fascinated to see the machines working, skilled staff putting all the pieces together, vibrant colours and unique styles of the knitwear. Customers were able to meet the woolgrower and the designer, giving them their feedback. Sitting in the café enjoying the food & wine, it became the Casaveen experience and is what Casaveen does so well.

Our customers love our great knitwear, custom knitted in any colour and style, personally made, just for them and it is all done here, by us.

Please take your time to browse the Online Catalogue and if you would like to receive a hard copy of the catalogue with actual yarn samples we are happy to sent it to you.

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