Two Dreams, One Café: The Story of How Crochet & Craft Café Came to Be
Some stories begin with a grand plan. A business proposal. A five-year forecast. But Crochet & Craft Café in Fish Hoek began with scissors snipping, a chance conversation in a hair salon, and two women quietly carrying the same dream – years apart, miles apart, completely unaware of each other.
This is the story of how Crochet & Craft Café by ColourSpun came to be. And honestly? It was always meant to happen.
A Dream Mentioned Mid-Haircut
It was an ordinary Wednesday morning in a little salon in Kalk Bay. Lee was in the chair, chatting away, when she mentioned the dream she’d been carrying for years – a cosy crochet café where people could gather, create, and feel at home.
Ken paused mid-snip, smiled, and said: “You should talk to my mom.”
He mentioned it to his mom later, laughing at the funny coincidence.
And life carried on.
The Same Dream, Overheard Again
Months passed. Then, during a breathwork class in Fish Hoek, Jackie overheard Lee sharing that same dream. She stopped her, laughing in surprise.
“You should talk to my mom-in-law.”
When Lee realised that Ken and Jackie were talking about the same person – Dana, founder of ColourSpun – they both had a good giggle. Jackie handed over a phone number. She told Dana about the funny thing that had happened.
And life carried on.
December. Two Women. One Phone Call Each.
The year was winding down. Businesses were closing for the holidays. The world was exhaling.
And yet – two women, miles apart, found themselves thinking about the same conversations they’d each quietly brushed aside.
Lee thought about the crochet café she longed to build. Dana thought about the ColourSpun shop she’d dreamed of opening in Cape Town.
Both reached for their phones. Both called Jackie.
And suddenly, two dreams that had been patiently waiting found each other.
Something Beautiful Took Shape
From those first conversations – full of excitement, ideas, laughter, and an undeniable feeling of “this was meant to be” – something real began to grow.
Crochet & Craft Café by ColourSpun was born.
A place stitched together by serendipity. A place where creativity brews as warmly as the coffee. A place where yarn, colour, craft, and community meet – right in the heart of Fish Hoek.
A place built on the simple magic of people overhearing dreams and saying, “You should talk to my mom.”
What to Expect at Our Crochet & Crafts Café in Fish Hoek
Crochet & Craft Café is a warm, welcoming creative space at The Playhouse, 81 Kommetjie Road, Fish Hoek, open Tuesday to Saturday.
Whether you’re a complete beginner who has never held a crochet hook, an experienced maker looking for your people, or someone who simply wants a quiet corner, good coffee, and beautiful things around you — you’ll feel at home here.
Slow Saturday – Every Saturday, 10:00–14:00
Every Saturday morning, we host Slow Saturday – a relaxed, unhurried morning of crafting and friends – bring what you’re working on, or just come and be. Every other Saturday, we have a beginners’ session for anyone who wants to learn to crochet or knit. Lee guides you gently through the basics, no booking required, no experience needed. Just bring yourself. We have the yarn, the hooks, the needles, and the warmth.
When: Every other Saturday, 10:00–14:00
Where: The Playhouse, 81 Kommetjie Road, Fish Hoek
What to bring: Just yourself — everything else is here
Booking: Not required
Workshops
We also host workshops by visiting artists throughout the year – creative, hands-on sessions in a range of crafts. Keep an eye on our Workshops and Events page for what’s coming up.
Visit Crochet & Craft Café in Fish Hoek
The doors are open. The coffee is on. There’s a hook, a ball of yarn, and a seat with your name on it.
Whether you’re popping in for the first time or becoming a regular, you’re not just visiting a café – you’re walking into a community.
Crochet & Craft Café by ColourSpun
📍 The Playhouse, 81 Kommetjie Road, Fish Hoek, Cape Town
📞 082 448 1835
🕐 Tuesday–Friday: 10:00–16:00 | Saturday: 10:00–14:00
Come visit. Come create. Come belong.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crochet & Craft Café located?
Crochet & Craft Café by ColourSpun is at The Playhouse, 81 Kommetjie Road, Fish Hoek, Cape Town.
What are the opening hours?
The Café is open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:00, and Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00.
What is Slow Saturday at Crochet & Craft Café?
Slow Saturday is a relaxed, unhurried morning of crafting and company, held every Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00. Bring whatever you are working on, or simply come to enjoy the space and the company.
Do I need to book for Slow Saturday or the beginners session?
No booking is required for either. Just bring yourself, all the yarn, hooks and needles you need are available for sale.
Is Crochet & Craft Café suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. Every other Saturday, Lee runs a beginners session for anyone who wants to learn to crochet or knit, gently guiding newcomers through the basics. No experience is needed. Enquire with Lee to find out when the next class will be.
Is there food and drink available?
Yes. Crochet & Craft Café serves coffee and a selection of food and drinks, so you can settle in, craft, and enjoy something good to eat while you create.
Is there parking at Crochet & Craft Café?
Yes, free parking is available at The Playhouse, making it easy to pop in for a coffee, a craft session, or a browse.
Who founded Crochet & Craft Café?
Crochet & Craft Café by ColourSpun was founded by Lee Barker and Dana Biddle, founder of ColourSpun, after the two discovered they shared the same dream of opening a creative community space in Fish Hoek.
