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Millennials are often blamed for killing everything from chain restaurants to napkins to mayonnaise of all things. But no one ever talks about the things we’re trying to revive. Like in-person activities, sustainability, and the focus of this lovely blog entry, handicrafts.
In a world dominated by digital distractions and fast-paced lifestyles, there's a growing trend among millennials that harks back to simpler times: the resurgence of traditional handicrafts. From knitting and sewing to needlepoint and embroidery, these age-old hobbies are experiencing a modern revival, capturing the imagination of a generation seeking creativity, mindfulness, and a connection to the past.
Now, dear reader, you may be wondering why I care enough about this to write a whole post about it. And the truth is, I love it. I have always been a DIY girly, and in an effort to spend less time on my phone, I’ve decided to take my knitting needles out of retirement. Something fun you might not guess about me is that I was the president of my high school knitting club. I created it simply to hang out with my History teacher, Ms. Patricia Johnson. She was an absolute treasure and wealth of knowledge who also happened to knit her own socks. I and my fellow teenage knitters would gather in her classroom after school and work on our respective projects while she told us stories about the past, including her own.
I cherished the time that I got to spend with her and my friends and I learned a very useful skill along the way. I got a lot of my inspiration from the Youtube Channel Threadbanger. I used to go to thrift stores with my friends and shop for things I could deconstruct and remake into something unique. Now I find myself getting back into knitting and it’s more therapeutic than I remember. Making something with your own two hands is incredibly gratifying and a great way to stave off the pull of capitalism.
Social media has a way of equalizing things in a way that we didn’t have before. I first learned how to use a sewing machine from hours spent watching and re-watching videos on threading bobbins. Instagram has given me visuals that I want to emulate in future projects. I’ve even seen friends posting their latest creations with great pride. The possibilities are endless and there’s quite literally something for everyone.
If you want to admire other people’s work before you dive in yourself here are some creators I like:
Sewing
With Wendy
Crochet
Yarn Punzel
Mariah.Makes
Lovecraftscrochet
Embroidery
Peackocksandpinecones
Createtheculture_embroidery
And that’s that on that. Hobbies don’t need to be monetized, they can just be something that brings you joy. Find a local stitch and bitch, get to know your neighbor, ask your grandma for lessons, or find something else that brings you joy and can be fun too.
Xoxo 🧶