Materials & Sustainability
Crafting Beautifully — With Care for the Planet
At Mouse & Sparrow, creativity and sustainability go hand in hand.
Every kit is designed to help you make something beautiful for your home — without unnecessary waste, plastic, or compromise.
From the yarn you hold to the box on your doorstep, we choose materials that are kinder to the earth and calming to work with.
Because the joy of making should feel good from start to finish.
Our Materials
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Our Yarns
Recycled T-Shirt Yarn
Made from pre-consumer textile offcuts, this soft, stretchy yarn gives waste a new purpose.
Perfect for baskets, pumpkins, plant pot covers, and modern home décor.Recycled Cotton
Spun from reclaimed fibres, this smooth, durable yarn offers great stitch definition for beginners.
Ideal for coasters, dishcloths, and everyday accessories.Organic Cotton
Naturally soft and grown without harmful chemicals.
Creates clean, crisp stitches for lighter décor like hearts, wall hangings, and plant cozies.Organic Merino Wool
Luxuriously soft, biodegradable, and ethically produced.
Beautiful for cosy home projects such as mug cozies, winter hearts, and giftable makes. -
Our Packaging
Every element of our packaging is chosen to reduce waste while enhancing your experience.
Recycled Kraft Box
Your kit arrives in a sturdy box made from ≥70% recycled fibres and printed with water-based inks.
Recyclable, gift-ready, and beautifully simple.Compostable or Recyclable Mailing Bag
Your delivery is shipped in an earth-friendly outer mailer designed to be composted or recycled at home.
Eco Lining Papers
Organic or recycled-paper tissue protects your materials gently and plastic-free.
Recycled Paper Cards
Thank-you notes and instruction cards are printed on FSC-certified or recycled paper stocks.
Reusable Cotton Project Tote
Every kit includes a cotton tote bag — ideal for storing your project, reusing for errands, or carrying future makes.
No bubble wrap.
No plastic bags.
No unnecessary extras.
Just thoughtful, earth-conscious materials in every box.
Our Commitment
We choose materials and packaging that reduce waste, avoid plastics, and support ethical, earth-friendly suppliers.
Every kit is designed to be low-impact, long-lasting, and mindful — from the yarn to the box it arrives in.
Why It Matters
Crafting should feel good for you and the planet.
By choosing recycled and organic fibres, we help you create beautiful home pieces with purpose — calming to make, meaningful to use, and kinder to the world around us.
Whether it’s your first coaster or your tenth weekend project, your intentional making shows that creativity can be joyful, mindful, and sustainable all at once.
