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. […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In the midst of a world often marred by conflict, finding ways to channel our hopes and messages of peace into creative outlets can be profoundly healing. Recently, I completed a crochet piece that holds deep personal and political significance. This piece features the ancient Ogham script, spelling out the word “ceasefire,” inspired by artist […]
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Crochet as Craftivism
Hey there, fellow craftivists! Let’s talk about crochet as a kickass form of activism, or as we like to call it, craftivism. Craftivism is a form of activism that combines craft, such as knitting, sewing, or crochet, with social and political activism. It involves using handmade creations as a means to raise awareness, advocate for […]
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