69 CRAFT TRENDS FOR 2026 2026 is looking to be another exciting year in terms of fun craft trends! Granny squares have been huge for us at Search Press, where we’ve seen endless joy with the Granny Square Card Decks by Claire Montgomerie. Crochet has been popular amongst the crafting community and we predict that it will continue to grow. Keep your eyes peeled for books which include more granny squares and crochet wearables at Search Press! In terms of wearables, we’ll also be seeing more high-end, cosy knitwear titles that include new specialist topics to explore. Additionally, we’ll have books that focus on sewing your own clothes, catering for beginners and with a special focus on inclusivity. Our team attended the Knit + Stitch Show at Ally Pally in October 2025, where we spotted an increasing number of embroiderers at the show compared to last year. We believe that 2026 will introduce new ways with embroidery, through different cultures and historical traditions. Search Press will be exploring vibrant raffia embroidery designs inspired by the Caribbean, by author Tihara Smith. In 2026, the UK celebrates the Bayeux Tapestry’s first trip to British soil in 900 years, through our new book with tapestry enthusiast and embroidery expert Mia Hansson. Hannah Parke, Publicist Search Press In 2026, I expect the craft and hobby world to continue evolving toward community-driven creativity, where making is as much about connection and purpose as it is about product. We’re seeing a strong shift toward sustainable making: natural fibres, recycled materials, and repair-minded projects are moving from niche to mainstream. Customisation and personalisation will define the consumer experience—makers want to put their signature on everything, from hand-stitched garments to digital patterns. The rise of AI-assisted design tools will empower hobbyists to prototype, personalise, and share ideas faster than ever before. In stationery and paper arts, expect a revival of analogue joy—journaling, calligraphy, and tactile materials—balanced by the integration of tech for hybrid creative experiences. Finally, creators and micro-influencers will remain the heartbeat of this movement, blending education, storytelling, and commerce. The next big thing won’t be a single product—it will be how we connect through creativity across generations, platforms, and mediums. Darrin Stern, Vice President, Koelnmesse Inc. Show Director, h+h americas & Fiber + Fabric Craft Festival In 2026, we expect to see even more methods of making that emphasise process over end product, focussing on the therapeutic aspects of the craft over a need for outward polish and perfection. Related to this, we’re seeing an exciting shift toward combining media in ways that go far beyond typical collage. As crafters grow even more walletconscious, we predict a continued shift toward making things mini — lap quilts, bag charms, small fibre art critters, accessories for your accessories—giftable items that are still made with thought and care while requiring fewer materials to complete. As millennials age up, we’re already seeing an explosion of crafts that evoke the nostalgia and ‘collecting mentality’ of the ‘90s and early aughts. With the rapid development of AI, we also expect to see a renewed desire for crafts that take us outdoors, or directly evoke the untampered-with beauty of nature—ecoprinting, natural dyes, live-edge woodwork. This goes hand-in-hand with a growing focus on responsibly sourced materials that work in concert with the environment rather than against it. Kaylee Schofield, Senior Acquisition Editor, Schiffer Craft Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
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