Keeping the Hens Warm!

Photo by KH, August 2015

Fellow crocheters/knitters, I just wanted to introduce you to two lucky ex-battery hens adopted by a friend of mine. I say lucky because they are lucky not to have the same fate as the majority of hens used for eggs that never get to a safe and happy home. 

My friend adopts rescued hens each year if she has the space. These ladies, and about 4 others that will be arriving in the winter, are the reason that I am currently making hen sweaters. Making something to help keep them warm while they recuperate is craftivism. Part of the idea of craftvism is to reach out and help an individual through craft. It may not make a difference to the millions of hens living awful lives in farms, but it does make a difference to these individual lives. 

I hope you will reach out to any friends that rescue non-human animals and ask if they may need a hand. You would be surprised just how much support you can give just by donating through the simple act of creating. If anyone would like to lend me a hand making sweaters, then let me know. 

Here's the pattern in case you come across a rescuer or sanctuary that could use some sweaters for their hens: 

The knitting pattern is http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chicken-sweater 

The crochet version is http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chux-tux

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http://www.facebook.com/vegancraftivist

Hope to see you there! :)

Twelve Strong!

First, my sincere apologies for being so quiet the last few months! My Little One became mobile, so my free time disappeared pretty quickly. Happily, he is starting to take longer naps now, haha

I just wanted to show you all how amazing all the banners look together. I hope I'll one day be able to show you what 100 look like together, but for now, we are twelve strong :)

If you are new to the project, welcome! 

I started this project to help claim back the term "vegan" from plant-based dieters and to give vegans and non-humans a voice in the craftivist movement. I truly believe there is room for both humans and non-humans. We can control how our choices affect both with every purchase and daily decision we make. We can speak up through craft to help create a conversation and reflection on "why vegan."

If you would like to join in and send a banner, 

send me a message or click here for the how to!

If you are new to the craft world, no worries! We have had submissions from all skill levels and welcome all banners. If you need materials, I can send you a free kit by post. Everyone that sends in a banner, receives an awesome "I'm a vegan craftivist" sticker, FYI :D

   

Submission #12

'Zeby nie uczestniczyc w zadawaniu bolu', which means:

 'To not participate in causing pain' -by Malgorzata, Poland

 

The first submission in Polish!

Submission #10

"Every day I make choices that align my actions with my morality. I'm vegan because compassion for nonhuman animals is part of my morality." 

-Julia, Puerto Rico/USA

Submission #9

 

"Je suis vegan pour les animaux parce que je les 

considére comme fréres et soeurs, et je les aimes beaucoup.

Je joindré cet projet parce que j'aimerais que ce 

message voyage et sois écouté dans le monde!"

-Alessandra, Switzerland 

Submission #8

"A single person cannot make all suffering disapear, but can make conscious decision to do as much as possible and refuse to support abuse of animals. All your actions resonate -  if you cannot do 100% , do 20% or 3 %. Respect life, in all shapes and forms - you're part of this huge ecosystem, but not the most importand part. Be thoughfull, be carying, be kind." 

-Malgorzata, Poland