Happy Pig Designs was, initially, a way to use old or ruined jumpers. Whether they were shrunken, or full of holes, they were unwearable. Carrie knew unless she repurposed them, they would have to be thrown away. Carrie has a degree in Art and Design, and used her experience in textiles to make her first blanket for her son, using those old jumpers. After that, friends were asking for baby blankets, then cushions, then bunting… and in 2009, she started Happy Pig Designs.
Recycling and sustainability are at the heart of Happy Pig Designs. The 100% cashmere she uses for her wrist warmers and fingerless gloves is always recycled, and made with good quality cotton thread to ensure that one pair lasts you more than a season.
She makes custom blankets that are often built using materials the customer has given her, which adds a personal touch to each creation.
Right now Happy Pig products are sold primarily through Etsy and will be trading from SPARK:York!
