New Generation of Young People Embrace Knitting and Sewing to Combat Screen Time
A new trend among young people sees them turning to knitting, sewing, and embroidery as a productive way to reduce screen time and foster creativity during challenging times.
A new generation of enthusiasts is turning away from screens and embracing fibre arts such as knitting, sewing, and embroidery. Eleanor Eden, a 24-year-old junior legal secretary from Manchester, recently swapped her "pretty chronic social media addiction" for crochet and knitting, finding solace in these activities during the Covid pandemic.