Rooted in a family of makers, Katie Brandt started The Sweetgum Spot, a business that reflects her childhood roots including the tree in her backyard. As an only child, Brandt filled the sibling void by spending time with her grandparents and climbing the sweetgum tree in her backyard.
The maker’s tradition began with Brandt’s great-grandmother, who made all her own clothes, including knitted pieces that look as if they were done by machine. Brandt’s grandmother would show her the knitted pieces growing up, and one day when Brandt was bored, her grandmother gave her a crochet hook and some yarn.
But Brandt wasn’t hooked until she was in graduate school, and crocheting became stress relief during difficult moments and joy during happy ones. When her grandmother passed away, it became her duty to carry on the maker’s tradition.
“It means the world to me that my business is carrying on a tradition that has lasted for generations,” Brandt says.
Now a third-generation maker, she fills her shop with crochet goodies, from holiday decor, headbands and more to patterns for other makers to enjoy.
To learn more and check out the online shop, visit sweetgumspot.com.
Note: This product was featured as a giveaway in our Fall 2022 issue. The giveaway has now ended. Thanks to all who participated.
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I’ve wanted to try an air plant for a while now, and the crochet baskets are so cute!!
I’ve always been intrigued by air plants. I love your story about your special times with your grandma, learning to crochet, carrying on that art and the sweet gum tree. We, too, have a sweet gum tree in our backyard.
don’t have any air plants. yet
Would love to try my luck with raising a sweet gum tree.
I like air plants and I think your crocheted hangers are really cute 😊
These are so cute!! I would give it to my granddaughter, a fellow plant lover and crafter.
These are really cute. A neat additional decoration.
I am interested in purchasing these for gifts…. 💲??
Can’t seem to find where I fill out to win one of these cute things.
Loved reading about your passion and strong family roots. Our fingers are crossed that a sweet little air plant is in our future.