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Free Crochet Patterns

A Little Hope- Free Crochet Bookmark Pattern

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 […]

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Yarn with Purpose

Why I Decided to Join the Green Party

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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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 […]

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Self Care for Makers

Crafting for Peace: Ogham Crochet Ceasefire Tapestry

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 […]