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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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 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 […]
How I Plan Freeform Crochet Art
Hey everyone, I’m Sam, a crochet designer and the proud owner of Jack’s Yarn. I’m thrilled to kick off a video series on YouTube, where I’ll be sharing my adventure as I attempt to create a free-form crochet cat portrait for an upcoming Arts Festival in May. This marks my first time entering such an […]
