2026 brings a blend of sustainability, tactile creativity and a renewed love for handmade detail. Makers and crafters are fed up of seeing AI generated content that looks nothing like the real article. Sustainability continues to be a leading trend but 2026 brings a more refined approach. Crafters are choosing sustainable products such as recycled… Continue reading Craft trends in 2026
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Dying arts
It used to be a common sight to see parents, grandparents, and even children in every household regularly pick up a sewing kit to sew on a button and meticulously darn their own clothes. But these skills are a dying Art It seems despite a growing interest in sustainability, fewer people are able to fix… Continue reading Dying arts
Take one doily…
I've always loved vintage crochet doilies. From early memories of them on my Nana's sideboard in the front parlour, to trawling car boots and junk shops and I've built up quite a collection. Although, I love them, they are not really my style of decor, but I use them in lots of other ways. They… Continue reading Take one doily…
Why are Gen Z so keen on crochet?
When you read or hear the word ‘crochet’, your first thought may be of your grandma, or perhaps a scene from a Jane Austen novel. For me, crocheting means self-expression and hours of fun. Crochet has always received plenty of love from a wide range of people, but during the Coronavirus pandemic, it has had… Continue reading Why are Gen Z so keen on crochet?
What Kate Made Today 