Inspired by Granny...
Six very wonky knitted soft toys were passed through my family for generations. When my Granny passed these toys onto me I realized they had been handmade to such a high quality and standard that they would last for another six generations of adventure, love and memories.
Woolin Origins Continued...
Inspired by the quality of these toys I decided to start The Wonky Woolins at the age of 15 with 50 euro, some wool, and a crochet hook.
I knew that the best toys and gifts that I ever received as a child were the ones that had been handmade and passed down to me.
To this day I have no recollection of who gifted me any of those mass-produced toys on our shelves at home but I vividly remember my Granny gifting me those Wonky Woolins and every time I see them they remind of her and serve as a connection between us.
Heirloom Quality Gifts
We hope that when you gift a Wonky Woolin to a new baby or a child with a birthday coming up that they too can become that unique and memorable gift that a child will cherish forever.
Imagine who you would gift a Wonky Woolin to and imagine them telling the story of you as they pass their Woolin to their grandchildren in 150 years.
Just like how my Granny passed those wonky knitted toys down to me and how they will always remind me of her...
Who makes The Wonky Woolins?
Wonky Woolins & Womens Economic Empowerment
In the beginning, I made every single toy myself, but as the business grew, it became clear to me that to keep up with demand, I needed to outsource production
It was important to me that we could be in business for more than a reason than making money so I decided to partner with not-for-profits and fair trade organisations in Nepal and Peru
These organisations support, employ and educate women who are marginalised, in domestic violence situations or can't get access to work.
Today The Wonky Woolins have helped economically empower and employ over 150 women who make our Woolins.