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Category Archives: Crafting

Sustainable Crafting

Tips for more sustainable crafting & crafts

Posted byElaine ButlerDecember 18, 2020March 22, 2025Posted inCrafting, GiftsLeave a comment on Sustainable Crafting

Sustainable Ethical Yarn 2025

Where to buy sustainable ethical yarn for knitting in Ireland, Europe and the UK

Posted byElaine ButlerApril 24, 2020January 5, 2025Posted inCraftingTags:alpaca wool, British wool, Irish wool, machine-washable yarn, organic cotton, recycled, recycled cotton, recycled fibre, recycled t-shirts, single origin wool, superwash wool, t-shirt yarn6 Comments on Sustainable Ethical Yarn 2025

Low-waste Summer Activities for Kids

Keeping kids occupied without buying stuff or generating lots of waste is the holy grail for a lot of parents. I’m always quick to bookmark ideas for low-waste activities that don’t cost the earth. Here are some I came across on my internet travels.

Posted byElaine ButlerJuly 5, 2019December 16, 2024Posted inCrafting, Kids2 Comments on Low-waste Summer Activities for Kids

Easy Low-Waste Easter Crafts

Lots of ideas for plastic-free Easter Decorations.

Posted byElaine ButlerMarch 29, 2019May 3, 2023Posted inCelebrations, CraftingTags:bunnies, bunny, chocolate bark, crochet, egg, handmade wreaths, natural dyes, natural food dyes, origami, paper craft, paper wreathsLeave a comment on Easy Low-Waste Easter Crafts

Learn to Crochet Toys

A simple tutorial for learning how to crochet in the round

Posted byElaine ButlerDecember 7, 2018January 3, 2025Posted inCrafting, KidsTags:amigurumi, cotton, crochet, organic cotton, toys, wool, yarnLeave a comment on Learn to Crochet Toys

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