Yarnplaza has designed a sturdy and functional market bag called the Joly Bag, which you can knit or crochet in one of five trendy colors. The Joly Bag crochet and knitting kit was created for a special reason: to save sea turtles! By working together to “de-plasticize,” we’re helping to create a plastic-free ocean. In 2019, 2.50 was donated for every kit sold. The funds raised were donated to the WWF (World Wildlife Fund). Learn all about the Joly Bag and join the cause!
The Joly bag is a spacious shopping bag that lets you run your daily errands practically and in style, but this bag has another purpose: to get everyone crocheting, knitting, and going plastic-free! What’s that? Going plastic-free: no longer using plastic, but instead using an alternative that’s better for the environment. Our inspiration is the sea turtle! Unfortunately, this remarkable animal is seriously endangered, partly due to ocean pollution. A major source of pollution—and therefore a major threat to sea turtles (as well as dolphins and seabirds)—is PLASTIC! By replacing your plastic bag with the Joly Bag, you’re helping to create a plastic-free ocean.
Facts About Plastic Pollution According to the World Wildlife Fund
Every year, more than 8 million metric tons of plastic waste ends up in the ocean. This costs the lives of millions of fish, birds, sea turtles, seals, whales, and dolphins. Sea turtles contract diseases from the toxic substances that end up in the water. The turtles mistake pieces of plastic for food, which often results in their death. They also choke on plastic waste and get entangled in old fishing nets, causing them to drown.
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Joly Bag Crochet Kit and Knitting Kit
The Joly crochet and knitting kit comes in sustainable packaging: a paper bag. Inside, you’ll find sturdy cotton yarns from Yarn and Colors Must-have, a pink leather Yarnplaza label, and the pattern. You can knit or crochet the bag in five of this season’s trendiest colors: ochre yellow, cream, sea green, Light Blue, and Pink. The crochet and knitting patterns are clearly described and are suitable for intermediate crocheters and knitters—in other words, anyone who has mastered the basic stitches.
The Joly bag is a functional bag but also a sustainable fashion item! Crocheted and knitted bags are all the rage right now. This style is really unique because it’s not your typical shopping bag—it has a beautiful shape. Since you choose your favorite color and crochet or knit the bag yourself, it’s a one-of-a-kind piece. The leather label adds a playful twist to the bag and makes it instantly recognizable as a Joly bag!
The Joly bag is available for €9.95 as a Knitting Kit and for €11.95 as a Crochet Kit.
Joly Sea Turtle Crochet Kit
Annemarie has crocheted a real mascot especially for this campaign! Joly the sea turtle is the face of our campaign, and this Joly mascot is also available as a Crochet Kit. With this Kit, you can crochet this adorable sea turtle in various shades of green! This cuddly Toy makes everyone happy.
Joly Sea Turtle Punch Kit
Would you like to discover a new technique? Joly the Sea Turtle is now also available as an adorable punch kit. With this kit, you can create Joly on canvas and display it as a decoration or hang it up. Order the complete Joly the Sea Turtle punch kit easily online!
Share your crocheted or knitted Joly bag on Instagram with #jolybag and inspire others to give it a try too! Did you crochet Joly? Then share your creation with #zeeschildpadjoly.
