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Yarn with Purpose

Yarn with Purpose: The Buddy Bag Foundation

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 […]

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Yarn with Purpose

Yarn with Purpose: Festival Makes for Oxfam

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. […]

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Self Care for Makers

Embracing Craftivism: A Gentle Path to Activism

Last month, I had the incredible opportunity to attend a talk with Sarah Corbett and Professor Helen Pankhurst. These two inspiring women delved into the world of craftivism and shared profound insights on how gentle protest can foster meaningful change. For those unfamiliar, craftivism is a form of activism that merges crafting with social or […]

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Free Crochet Patterns

Free Pattern to Crochet an Ogham “Ceasefire” Tapestry

Welcome to my blog! Today, I’m excited to share a free crochet pattern for a tapestry that holds a powerful message of peace. This project is inspired by the courageous statement made by artist Bambie Thug during the Eurovision Song Contest, where they attempted to display the word “ceasefire” on their face. Although their message […]