Katharine Anderson

Hand made Macrame and Knitting

Having made knitted products since I was a child, starting with a dolly bobbin and moving onto needles, I have since learned macrame using cotton and jute and the basic spinning of wool. I have ideas for wall hangings and will incorporate some of my stash of raw wool from Zwartbles sheep, that I have been gradually processing by hand, into some of the designs using needle felting.

I began making a macrame fly screen/curtain for my back door in my 1960s house; I had two operations for breast cancer in 2021 under lockdown, and I came up with the post surgery project and got to work. I needed to keep moving in order to heal; I made the first macrame curtain from a pattern book. My work was admired by neighbours and friends and I began to take commissions. Selling to other people meant that I had to start designing the curtains as well as making them. It got to the point where it became apparent that I should market my work so I built a website and advertised my work. I added knitted goods and plant hangers, lampshades, bags, Christmas - Yule decorations, and curtain ties to my list of goods for sale as commissions came in.

I have an extensive range of products available for sale from my studio. I design and make items to order as well as making items for sale online. If you would like something custom-made then please use the contact form and let me know what you would like me to make for you in more detail. Keep in mind whether you might want wooden rings, a particular colour, the length of item, the dimensions in the case of the plant hangers, the thickness of the cord, and any beads. I'm happy to work with you to get the finished product that you will love. Please take a look at my commissions page for more information.