Magik Knot

09/04/2026

33% RAISED – BUT THE CLOCK IS TICKING! ⏳🇮🇹🇿🇦
Our story on BackaBuddy has been updated! We are incredibly proud of the momentum we’ve built, but losing my job last year has turned the road ahead into a steep mountain.

We’ve put in the heart, the hours, and the hard work at the markets to get this far... Now, we are looking to our community to help us bridge the final gap and get Tylann to the finish line in Italy! 🎨✈️

The Facts:
📊 Progress: 33% (R 18,600 raised)
⏳ Time Left: 3 Months
🎯 Goal: Help a hardworking, respectful, top-grade student reach the Renaissance!

HOW YOU CAN HELP:
🔗 BackaBuddy: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/tylanns-italy-school-tour
📩 DM me directly for:
Our Official Sponsorship Letter.
Direct Bank Details (for EFTs).

Please read our full updated story, donate if you can, and most importantly, SHARE this post! Your share could be the one that reaches the right heart.

Let's show Tylann that his community has his back! 🌍🙌

Chantelle Stroebel BackaBuddy Backabuddy

From Nelspruit to the Renaissance: Help Tylann Study the Masters in Italy! The Dream: More Than Just a School Trip Tylann Gabriel Stroebel is a...

08/04/2026

New Home, Same Magic! 🧶✨

​We are moving with the Creative Hub Market! Join us at our brand-new venue on Sunday, 26 April for a morning of local talent, great food, and of course, your favorite Magik Knot plushies.

​📍 Where: Oewersig (Behind Marlins Pub)
🕘 When: Sunday, 26 April | 9am - 1pm
🚗 Pro Tip: Cross the old steel bridge from Riverside to skip the potholes on the old showgrounds road!

​Every plushy you take home helps fund Tylann’s 2026 Italy Academic Tour. We can’t wait to see you there! 🇮🇹

Chantelle Stroebel Peta De Wet Wendy Meintjies Geere

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Yes, we are moving to a new venue.

The new space enables us to have everything that makes a market day fabulous!

☕ Coffee
🌭🌯🍔🍟🍦🍧 Food
🪑 Seating
🧶 Lots of craft stalls
🖼️ Space art displays
🐕 Pet friendly
🚗 Ample parking

The space offers an indoor and outdoor area with pleasure parking too

We are excited and cannot wait to welcome you!

🗓️ Sunday 26 April
🕘 9am to 1pm
📍 Oewersig (behind Marlins Pub)
Enter over the old steel bridge from Riverside to avoid the old showgrounds road which is full of potholes.

04/04/2026

⏳ THE CLOCK IS TICKING & WE’RE RUNNING OUT OF TIME! 🇮🇹🇿🇦

I’m reaching out for help from anyone willing to support Tylann, a respectful, loving, and incredibly talented budding artist who has been selected for an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend an Academic Tour to Italy in October 2026.

Tylann is doing his part, he has been studying incredibly hard and keeping his grades up to remain deserving of this selection. He is committed to his education, and now we just need to get him there.

The Honest Reality:
I am currently between jobs, and while I’ve been working the flea markets and my crochet hook relentlessly at Magik Knot to make this happen, the progress is just too slow. We have only 3 months left to raise the remaining funds.

📊 Our Progress:
Total Raised: R 18,595.63
Current Progress: 33.21%
Time Remaining: 3 Months

We are roughly one-third of the way there, but we desperately need a community boost to get this hardworking young man to the finish line. No donation is too small, every bit brings Tylann closer to his dream. 🎨✈️

👔 BUSINESS SPONSORS: Donate and we will put your LOGO on the gear Tylann wears overseas and give your brand a shout-out/promote you on all my social media pages!

HOW YOU CAN HELP:
🔗 BackaBuddy Link: https://tinyurl.com/TylannBaB Backabuddy BackaBuddy
📩 Message me directly for bank details if you prefer a direct deposit or sponsorship letter.
📢 PLEASE SHARE! Your one share could be the seed that reaches the right person.
Let's show Tylann that his community has his back! 🌍🙌
Chantelle Stroebel


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05/02/2026

Thought I’d jump on this caricature trend! 😂

Tell me you’re a South African maker on a mission without telling me...

The Lifestyle? 100% Crochet. 🧶✨

The Background? Game of Thrones on repeat while I work! 🐉🍿

The Hustle? Hooking day and night to get my son, Tylann, to Italy in 2026! 🇮🇹⚽💰

I think they captured my "making a plan" look perfectly! 🇿🇦🙌

Every project I finish for Magik Knot is one step closer to getting him on that plane. Thank you for supporting this mom’s dream!

Chantelle Stroebel 'S ITALY TOUR '26

19/01/2026

✨ Market Day is Calling! ✨

​We are so excited to announce that Magik Knot will be at The Creative Hub Market this coming Sunday! 🧶

​If you've been eyeing our latest crochet pieces or want to see the textures and colors in person, this is the perfect time to come say hi and shop small.

​📍 Location: Friend's Cafe, Kaapsehoop Road (Next to Hennies/Montana)

🗓️ Date: This Sunday (25 January 2026)
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

​Grab a coffee at Friend's Cafe and come browse through some magik! We can’t wait to see you there. ☕❤️

The Creative Hub Market at Friends Café Magik Knot

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14/01/2026

🍕 THE PIZZA TRACKER IS LIVE! | MAGIK KNOT NEWS 🧶

At Magik Knot, we aren't just about crochet; we’re about community and big dreams! Today, our very own Tylann starts Grade 9, and we are on a mission to get him to Italy. 🇮🇹✨

We are sitting at 24% collected, just R400 away from our 25% milestone! Help us "finish the slice" and push past this goal so we can start funding the next leg of the journey.

Support the Journey:
🧶 Shop: A portion of all Magik Knot proceeds goes to the tour fund.
💳 Donate Directly: Use the link below to help Tylann reach Rome.
📢 SHARE: Please share this post! Every share expands our community and brings us one step closer to the goal.

🔗 DONATE & SHARE HERE: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/tylanns-italy-school-tour
Chantelle Stroebel

08/01/2026

Bokkie 2.0 has officially arrived! 🇿🇦✨

Reimagined for the ultimate fan, our "Elite" mascot has leveled up. We’ve combined heart-stitched craftsmanship with premium luxury velvet and our brand-new glitter eyes that catch the light with champion spirit! 😍

🧶 The Elite Standard:
✅ Ultra-soft premium velvet texture.
✅ Signature glitter eyes for that high-end collector’s look.

🕒 Made to Order: Each Bokkie is handcrafted in the Lowveld. Please allow a 3–5 business day lead time before shipping.

🌍 A Mission in Every Stitch: 100% of proceeds fund Tylann’s 2026 Academic Tour to Italy. When you adopt a Bokkie, you aren't just buying a mascot—you’re supporting a global dream! 🇮🇹✈️

👇 HOW TO ADOPT BOKKIEE:
🛒 Buy Now (Full Payment): https://tinyurl.com/Adopt-Bokkie
💬 50% Deposit / Chat to Order: https://tinyurl.com/Bokkie-Chat

SUPPORT:
🌐 Explore the Realm: https://tinyurl.com/magik-knot-realm
🙏Support Tylann https://tinyurl.com/TylannBaB

Chantelle Stroebel

05/01/2026

I’m so proud to share this post from the organizer of the Crafters Market @ Friends Cafe, Peta De Wet.

Being a maker in Nelspruit means showing up with heart, through the heat and the rain, because we believe in the quality of our craft and the families we support.

On Sunday, 25 January, I’m bringing the best of the Realm to you.

Come and see our Signature Collection in person—the iconic Springbokkie and our Cheeky Big 5. These are our most exclusive designs, available as Bespoke Made-to-Order treasures for those seeking something truly unique.

In addition to our bespoke orders, our Curated Collection of velvet companions will be ready for you. Each one is heart-stitched and waiting to be adopted as a cherished, forever best friend for your child.

Let’s celebrate local grit and handmade excellence together.

🗓️ Sunday, 25 Jan 🕘 9am – 1pm 📍 Friends Café, Nelspruit (Just past Hennies)
Chantelle Stroebel

Market days are not always about sales...yes, we would all love more of those.

It's about our market tribe, the vendors who become friends...the ones who show up every market day...in the early mornings, the freezing cold or boiling Lowveld heat, the winds that relocate our gazebos and blow over our products.

It's about raising each other's spirits on those awful quiet days when we have just about no feet (shoppers), sales and you question your sanity.

Here's the thing...we are all small business owners doing our level best to make ends meet, to care for our families, our pets...

We create unique, interesting and quality products and we are really cool people.

🗓️ Sunday 25 Jan
🕘 9am to 1pm
📍 Friends Café/just past Hennies

03/01/2026

Today, the Magik Knot story takes a giant leap forward. I am beyond thrilled to announce that our official website is now LIVE! Experience the Realm: 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/magik-knot-realm

To celebrate this milestone, our first feature on "The Loom" (our new blog) is a tribute to the heart of our local craft: Sew & Knit, Nelspruit. Without the premium yarn and the incredible support from Natachia and her team, the "cloud-like" magik of our treasures wouldn't be possible.

What’s waiting for you inside the Magik Knot Realm:

The Gallery: Explore our latest "Ready-to-Go" heart-stitched companions.

The Loom: Read about our obsession with quality and our local Nelspruit partners.

Tylann’s Journey: Follow the heartbeat of our brand and learn how every purchase helps us reach Italy.

Custom Orders: Start the journey to your own bespoke creation with one click.

Thank you for being part of this thread. Every stitch I take is for this community, and I can’t wait for you to step inside the new home of Magik Knot.

Chantelle Stroebel@followers Natasha Sew Knit Sew & Knit

01/01/2026

Thank you to my amazing customers, wonderful suppliers, and dear friends for the love, support, and encouragement in 2025.
May we grow from strength to strength in a truly magical 2026 💜

Chantelle Stroebel Natasha Sew Knit Sew & Knit Love of India Peta De Wet The Wool Shoppe

30/12/2025

WE ARE 17% OF THE WAY TO ITALY! 🇿🇦✈️🇮🇹

My son, Tylann, has been selected for an official academic tour to Italy in 2026. This is an incredible opportunity for him to represent Hoërskool Bergvlam and to walk amoung and learn from the masters in Rome and Florence firsthand.

Through our flea market hustles and generous support, we’ve already raised R9,500!
Because of a change in my employment status, we need our "village" now more than ever to help us reach 100%.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

☕ THE "COFFEE" DONATION A donation of just R50 (the price of a Saturday morning coffee) gets Tylann one kilometer closer to Italy.

✏️ THE ARTIST’S THANK YOU For any donation of R250 or more, Tylann will create a personalized pencil sketch of your choice as a digital thank-you for believing in him!

TO SUPPORT,PLEASE CLICK THE LINK IN MY BIO
Magik Knot
Chantelle

30/12/2025

✨ WELCOME TO THE ENCHANTED BOUTIQUE! ✨

The wait is finally over! We have officially moved our magical kingdom to Yaga, and we’ve brought something extra special with us. 🧶📜

At Magik Knot, we don't just sell plushies, we create childhood memories that last a lifetime. 🏰✨

What’s new? The Magik Knot Adoption Experience!
Every handmade friend in our shop is now eligible for:
📖 A Personalized Storybook: A 5-page adventure starring your child and their new plushie.
📜 An Official Birth Certificate: Stamped, signed, and made to last.
🎁 The Ultimate Gift: A sensory friend with a heart and a history.

🛍️ SHOP THE COLLECTION ON YAGA: 👉 https://www.yaga.co.za/magikknot

✨ REGISTER YOUR ADOPTION (Registry & Details): 👉 https://linktr.ee/magik.knot

🏷️ GRAND OPENING PROMO: Spend R1000 or more on Yaga and get 20% OFF! To Claim: Add to cart -> Click "Chat" -> I’ll send your private promo code!