The Needlepoint boom can be directly associated with screen time. After hours spent looking at screens, many people are drawn to a hobby they can hold in their hands. Needlepoint offers a simple change of pace: choose a canvas, thread a needle and watch a design emerge one stitch at a time.
That appeal is drawing younger people to a craft long associated with older generations. Bright, modern designs and small projects make it easier to try, while stitching groups offer a chance to put down the phone and spend time together. Social media may introduce people to needlepoint, but the pleasure comes when the screen goes dark and the stitching begins
