Crochet & macramé from Cape Town

The Audacity
of Thread

Handmade. Time-heavy. Unapologetically priced.
If it looks expensive, it's because it took me f**king hours.

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Yes, it costs that much. No, I won't race a factory.

Why It Costs This Much

You're not paying for yarn.
You're paying for time.

Stitch by stitch

Every piece is made by hand. No factories, no shortcuts, and definitely no "done in 5 minutes" nonsense.

Hours, not hype

Some pieces take 10 hours. Some take 20. Custom requests can take longer when your idea is gloriously extra.

One of one

Once it's gone, it's gone. Handmade means personality, tiny quirks, and absolutely no mass-produced twins.

If you want cheap, there are aisles for that. If you want handmade with attitude, welcome in.

Kerryn — The woman behind the knots

About

The woman behind
the knots

Hi, I'm Kerryn. I turn yarn into things that make people say "oh wow, you made that?" — and yes, it took longer than you think.

What started as a way to keep my hands busy turned into a full-blown obsession with fibre, texture, and making beautiful things from scratch. Every piece is handmade by me — no machines, no shortcuts, just hours of work and an unreasonable amount of yarn.

I specialise in crochet and macramé pieces for your home, your wardrobe, and that awkward wall that needs something.

100+ Pieces created
∞ Hours spent
0 Regrets
"There are no machines that can replicate the type of crochet that we do by hand. This makes crochet unique. If you see a crochet item, then you should know that it was made by hand by someone in the world. The truly handmade item has a story, has a history, it was created with love by hands. It wasn't made by a machine and can't be replicated by machine. Truly a piece of handmade art."

— Handmade Crochet Artists

What I Make

Things worth waiting for

Custom orders welcome. Patience required. Worth it? Absolutely.

Crochet

Blankets, garments, amigurumi, accessories — if it can be crocheted, I've probably already started making it at 2am.

Macramé

Wall hangings, plant hangers, curtains, and statement pieces. For that wall in your home that's been boring everyone.

Custom Orders

Got something specific in mind? Tell me what you want, and I'll tell you how long it'll take (and why it costs that much).

"It costs that much because it took me f**king hours."

— The unofficial motto

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Worn, loved & shown off

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FAQ

Questions people ask
before they order

Why is it priced like this?

Because it's handmade. You're paying for skilled time, sore hands, and years of getting good at this.

Can I get it cheaper?

Not from me. I don't discount the hours it takes to make quality work, but mass-produced options are always out there.

Are these machine made?

Not even slightly. Every stitch and knot is made by hand in Cape Town, with snacks and questionable playlists.

Do you do custom orders?

Yes. Send your idea, size, and colors and I'll tell you the lead time, the price, and whether your vision is chaos or genius.

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Get in Touch

Want something made?
Let's talk.

Whether it's a custom order, a question, or just to say you love my work (I accept compliments freely), drop me a message.

✉ hello@theaudacityofthread.com
📍 Cape Town, South Africa — shipping worldwide