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 […]
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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. […]
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 opportunity that might resonate with many of you: creating handmade items for Oxfam. What is the Cause? Oxfam is a global organization dedicated to fighting poverty and injustice. […]
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. On October 17th, 2024, an inspiring event is taking place at Central Hall in […]
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