Since joining the Green Party, I’ve been feeling something I haven’t felt in a long time: hope. I keep coming across videos of Zack Polanski speaking with such honesty, warmth and decency. He challenges privilege and entitlement without cruelty. He stands up for ordinary people, and he does it with kindness and conviction. Watching that […]
Author: jacksyarn
A cat obsessed crocheter!
Hi, I’m Sam. I’m a crochet designer and craftivist, and this is part of my Yarn with Purpose series, where I explore how creativity and craft can make a difference. Lately, my crochet projects have become a way of caring for my community, for the planet, and for people I’ll probably never meet. I’ve been […]
I recently completed an embroidery piece that reads “your Airbnb was my home”, beside an image of a house broken in two. It’s a quiet act of craft, but its message is urgent: in Ireland, homes are being taken away from people and converted into commodities. Children, families, and emigrants are living with the consequences. […]
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Handala Free Pattern
Craftivism, Memory, and Resistance The aim of this free crochet pattern is to be more than just a design; it’s to serve as a piece of craftivism. The tapestry features Handala, the iconic Palestinian figure created by artist Naji al-Ali, who has stood for over fifty years as a symbol of exile, resilience, and the […]
made this Wall hanging today to show support to Kneecap 🇮🇪 I used a 3.75mm hook with Stylecraft Special DK yarn Kelly GreenWhiteGoldBlack To begin I chained 43 in Black and then switched to orange for the start of row 1. I done this as it was easier to have a solid colour to start […]
Hello, crochet friends! I wanted to share an important update regarding my shop and why I’m temporarily putting it on holiday mode until at least January 2025—or until I have a better understanding of my obligations under the EU’s new General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). This new regulation is aimed at ensuring products sold in […]
From Cardigan Dreams to Cozy Pet Blanket! We’ve all got one… that half-finished crochet project that’s just sitting there, patiently waiting for its time to shine. For me, that project was a cardigan with a cute, festive twist: a Merry Catmas Crochet Chart! But here’s the thing—I never quite finished the cardigan. 😅 Instead of […]
This month, I’m really excited to share my latest creation: an Amigurumi Cat to support Stitchers in Solidarity for Gaza. If you saw my last vlog, I mentioned an amazing initiative by Squish & Co and Knotmoth on Instagram. They’ve launched a powerful campaign to raise funds for people in Gaza through crochet. They’ve asked […]
As part of my ongoing series, I’m exploring the many ways we can use our crochet skills to support community projects. Today, I want to share an opportunity to contribute to a cause that might touch your heart: knitting cuddly toys for The Buddy Bag Foundation. The Buddy Bag Foundation was established in response to […]
As part of my ongoing series, I’m exploring the many ways we can use our crochet skills to support community projects. Today, I want to share an exciting opportunity to contribute to a cause that might resonate with many of you. For those who love to knit, consider making toys and blankets for cats, especially […]
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