Trading at CTYF2026

67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day – a global movement for good, a movement for change – “stitch-by-stitch”, which has kept thousands of people around the world warm in the winter months.

We hand-dye yarn and create specialty mohair yarns in a range of weights and textures. We also knit finished items like scarves, shawls, blankets, and sweaters, with our most popular products being gift boxes and sweater kits that include patterns.

African Expressions is a South African yarn brand based in Port Elizabeth. Offering 14 yarns each with their own unique twist, composition and colour palette. Whether you are a knitter, crocheter, weaver or hand dyer, there is a yarn within the African Expressions range which is sure to spark creative crafting joy.

Aldert Yarns are expertly hand dyed in small batches in Parys, a beautiful town on the edge of the Vaal River. Colourways are inspired by cinema, food, literature and fantasy. Using only the finest fibres, all sourced locally from South African mills and farmers.

Annelie Unraveled is a Cape Town–based fibre artist specialising in small-batch hand-dyed fibre, expressive handmade roving tops, and thoughtfully curated spinning tools. Known for rich colour stories and softly textured spins, each piece is created slowly by hand, embracing individuality and the beauty of the imperfect.

Beth’Ani Hand-Dyed Cotton Yarns is a South African, woman-led brand celebrating colour, fibre and community. With a curated range of premium cotton yarns in vibrant, timeless shades, Beth’Ani inspires creativity and connection – symbolised by it’s logo of two women linked by a single thread. Every yarn carries a story, and every project begins with inspiration.

Bezonder is the work of goldsmith and jewellery designer Johandi Ebersohn, who repurposes antique cutlery into meaningful, functional art. Forgotten pieces are transformed into yarn accessories, like darning needles, fibulae, cloak pins, seam rippers and stitch markers. There is also a small range of jewellery, celebrating sustainability, slow making and giving beautiful objects new life.

From our hands to your needles—Big Fox Yarn dyes bold, beautiful merino blend yarns with love (and a little mischief).Dyed by a husband-and-wife team in Cape Town’s Durbanville Winelands. Big Colour. Big Quality. Big Fox

Blankets from Africa began in the Karoo, a remote region of South Africa where unemployment is extremely high. Our mission is to create meaningful employment by transforming local wool and mohair into beautiful, slow-made products. Through skills training, we empower local women to knit, building confidence, independence, and pride in their craft. Each handcrafted piece carries a story of resilience, dignity, and hope — creating hope, one stitch at a time.

The Cape Embroiderers’ Guild is proud to be celebrating their 42nd year in 2026. Our aim is to pursue the knowledge and promote the skill of embroidery. CEG meets once monthly, alternating on first Fridays and second Saturdays in Rondebosch. Visitors are welcome.

The Cape Lace Guild (est. 1982) exists to promote the beautiful craft of bobbin lace making in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Clip Clop Charms is a creative charm bar experience where you design something personal and uniquely yours. Choose from a wide selection of charms to mix, match and create stitch markers, keyrings, bookmarks, bag charms and more. Perfect for all ages – because everyone deserves a little sparkle.

Colours of Amalfi is primarily an online based store importing and stocking Tulip Crochet, knitting and other craft accessories as well as John Arbon Yarn. We have added Olympus Sashiko supplies and Sandnes Garn yarn to our range, to be launched at CTYF.

At Cowgirlblues our team of 15 women produces high quality wool and mohair yarns for knitting, crochet and crafting. We aim to infuse every skein with our abundant South African sunshine, and to bring this lightness and joy to our knit kits and patterns also.

We are two sisters continuing our mum’s legacy of making after 23 years apart. Driven by a passion to reduce textile waste, we create bags and other textile pieces from repurposed fabrics, along with small weaving tools like flat looms, mini heddles and pin looms, while supporting local wherever possible.

Dreamspell Dyeworks is a one-woman business, built off a passion for slow crafting and the magic of making. My aim is to create interesting, fun and beautiful colourways that will bring a little magic into the everyday life of anyone who works with my yarn. My yarns are sustainably farmed and mulesing free. They are soft and gorgeous to knit with, hand dyed in small batches by myself, in Langebaan, South Africa.

Roxy is a ceramic artist who has a passion for functional art. Bringing an artistic touch to our everyday objects. 

Unleash your creativity with our yarn haven – a harmonious blend of top-quality local & imported yarns and tools. Whether you visit our inviting physical shop or explore our online store, discover a world of crafting possibilities with us.

Hand dyed selection of merino wool for felting, needle felting and spinning. Felting equipment for your all your needs.

Forest Fibre is a creator and supplier of exquisite botanical hand-dyed yarns – using natural fibres and plants.

The Good Hope Quilters’ Guild is a welcoming, non-profit community that brings together quilters and affiliated groups from across the Western Cape to share, learn, and celebrate the art of quilting. Everyone is welcome at our quarterly meetings at Edgemead Community Centre, where you can connect with like-minded people, gain new skills, and find inspiration. Through workshops, retreats, and community projects, the guild offers a supportive space to grow your quilting while giving back and being part of something meaningful.

Hooked by Irma is where natural fibers meet thoughful design. I handcraft macramé pieces and accessories with a focus on sustainability, texture and timeless simplicity, celebrating the beauty of alow, imtentional making.

We are a small women owned and run, tapestry shoe company that has been empowering women for 5 years. Tapestry has been a passion for years and watching them collect dust or end up in landfill was heartbreaking. So we gather and upcycle them into two styles of bespoke shoes. We also offer a service of customising clients own tapestries.

Karoo Moon is a small farm-based wool business in the heart of the Karoo near Nieu Bethesda. We create hand dyed yarns, knitting and crochet kits and a few natural wool products. Inspired by the Karoo landscape and the versatility of wool, our products celebrate craftsmanship, sustainability and the simple beauty of natural fibres.

Knitted Together is a community of women who came together to knit blankets for those in need during winter, and has since grown into a vibrant group centred on creativity, connection, and care. Our members, ranging from beginners to experienced makers, create handmade items for organisations like The Zoe Project, CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation and various local outreach initiatives. We’re passionate about giving back and are always grateful for donations of yarn, wool, or funds to help us continue making a meaningful difference.

Knotty Habit is an indie dyer based in Gauteng, passionate about experimenting with bold, vibrant colours. We specialise in dyeing premium South African Merino, Merino blends, and imported Suri Alpaca/Silk blends. Alongside our yarns, we offer a curated selection of craft accessories designed to make your creative journey even more enjoyable.

Crafting Excellence in Cape Town. We take pride in creating high-quality crafting products using only the finest fabrics and accessories. Our commitment is simple: We make products we’d love to own. Elevate your crafting experience with our exceptional creations.

LilyRose Dyeworks is a small indie dyer based in the deep south of Cape Town, on the False Bay coast. It is an area painted a thousand shades of blue by the sky and the sea ~ smudged with the dusty browns and greens of the indigenous fynbos.

We are Lynn and Jane Eppel, a mother–daughter team who share a love of textiles and creating together. At Linen Chai Studio we repurpose vintage tapestries into handbags and pochettes, celebrating the craftsmanship in every stitch while giving these beautiful pieces a new life through thoughtful, lasting design.

Minx creates one-of-kind botanical imagery, meticulously steamed into textiles and paper. Using authentic flora sourced from the vibrant landscapes of the Western Cape. Each piece is a celebration of nature’s intricate beauty, blending art and the environment in a truly unique way.

Miss la Motte is an independent dyer based in Cape Town, South Africa, specialising in creating colour palettes mostly inspired by the South African landscape and flora. Locally sourced South African merino is used as a sumptuous base for creative explorations of colour and texture, offering a wide range of bases from which makers can choose from.

In the mountains of Montagu in the Western Cape, a small herd of alpacas produces exceptional fiber. Their fleece is offered as raw wool, rovings for felting and spinning, as well as beautifully hand-spun yarns. Each step reflects careful husbandry, dedication and deep care for the animals.

Natural Yarns, established in 2012, specialises in natural fibre yarn – local and imported – and fibrecraft supplies and tools for knitting, crochet, weaving, felting, macrame, embroidery, dyeing and more! Natural Yarns is a proud stockist of ChiaoGoo needles and notions.

Nurturing Fibres is named for Carle’s Indie dyeing label because she nurtures colour into the yarn and then you, the knitter, crocheter, weaver then nurture the yarn into a garment. Finally the garment nurtures and comforts.

Quenti Alpaca & Mill farms alpaca and transforms their luxurious fleece into yarn and beautiful products in our on-site mill.

Rosina Leonard is a women-led luxury crochet Atelier based in Windhoek, Namibia, reimagining traditional crochet as a contemporary fashion medium. Through meticulous handcraftsmanship and thoughtful designs, we transform yarn into refined artisanal textile that elevate yarn into timeless luxury pieces for modern women.

Stellar Fibreworks yarn is hand-dyed in Cape Town, South Africa. The wind off the sea infuses the yarn with a hint of the Atlantic Ocean while it dries in the African sun. A song lyric is tucked into each colourway and then it is ready to be yours!

The Quilting Co is where creativity meets calm. We offer ready‑to‑sew kits, beginner‑friendly projects, and supportive tutorials that make quilting easy, joyful, and achievable for everyone. Whether you’re looking to unwind or try something new, we’ll guide you stitch by stitch as you create something beautiful to keep or gift.

The Yarn Box offers a curated selection of beautiful yarns and knitting accessories for makers who appreciate quality and creativity. We focus on a mix of yarn fibers and colors to inspire fiber artists, making carefully selected, unique yarns available for every project.

The Yarn Tree is a small studio that prides itself on personal attention and a love of all things creative.

Tortuga Needle Pouches keep circular needles, hooks, and craft essentials neatly organized. Handmade in Cape Town from vibrant felt, each pouch offers generous storage with a zip pocket and loops for small items—perfect for crafting at home or on the go.

100% South African hand-dyed yarns. Our plant-dyed collection uses post-consumer waste like avocado peels, coffee grounds, and onion skins to create sustainable, vibrant colours, while our new range features South African bird-inspired colour.

What started as a way to unwind from film set decorating has blossomed into a soulful, sustainable fiber brand. Founded by Lily Turner in 2016, Wishbone Yarn is a one-woman operation based in the rugged beauty of South Africa’s Karoo region. Powered by solar energy and rain water, every skein is dyed with intention and care.

We specialise in equipment, materials, books and accessories for spinning, weaving, dyeing, felting, and all other fibre crafts.

Woolcrate is a yarn and craft shop based in Fish Hoek, Western Cape, specialising in quality wool, cotton, haberdashery, and fibre craft supplies. We also offer workshops and a curated selection of craft accessories and gifts, serving knitters, crocheters, and makers of all levels with a strong focus on community and creativity.

Wooligalooli is a Limpopo based, small indie dye studio. We spin, ply and hand-dye 100% Merino wool. Our colour ranges are bespoke, as we dye in small batches, making each batch unique. We also sell handmade wool products such as beanies, scarves, throws and mittens. Together with The Crafty Geo we have patterns written specifically for our beautiful handspun wool.