Gen Z is increasingly turning to old-school crafts like crochet, knitting and embroidery as a way to slow down and spend less time glued to screens. The trend is showing up beyond social media, with Michaels reporting a 136% jump in searches for analog hobbies over six months and a 40% increase in yarn-accessory sales year over year. What was once seen as a 'grandma hobby' is now being embraced as a creative, relaxing way to unplug - and it’s becoming social too, with craft clubs and group crafting gaining popularity. #crochet #knitting #genz #screentime