Crafting changes over the years, and I'm excited to share the craft trends I'm seeing in 2026 with you today. There are so many fun crafts I'm seeing pop up all over social media, and I can't wait to try all of them.
From certain colors to different themes, you can use craft trends to help you find a new hobby or to help you develop your product line for your small business this year.
I love to pay attention to craft trends. They open us up to ideas we may not normally try on our own. Whether you're looking for new ideas for your small business or something to do with your friends, it's fun to try something new.
You can watch me walk through the different trends I'm seeing this year by pressing play on the video below.
What Craft Trends are Popping Up in 2026
One of the craft trends I saw popping up last year that immediately caught my eye was geese.
Normally, geese would not draw me in. I am not known for being a bird lover, but the goose designs I saw everywhere had me creating projects featuring geese dressed in Halloween costumes, geese wearing Christmas attire, and I'll probably have a project with geese wearing bunny ears coming up in the next few weeks.
I feel like 2026 is going to be the year of everything cozy and nostalgic. If you see something and it makes you think of years gone by or cuddling up by a fire, it's probably going to trend this year.
Craft Trend 1 – Cozy Grandma
When I say cozy grandma, you know what I mean. Walking into grandma's house, where you'll find soft and worn-in textures, embroidered art and pillows, quilted and crocheted blankets, and decor like geese and ducks sitting on the kitchen counter.
Picture tea-stained cloths, handmade crafts, florals, lace, dusty blues, and mauves. Slow-paced hobbies like needlepoint, sewing, reading, and embroidery.
If you remember it from Grandma's house, you'll find it trending this year.
Craft Trend 2 – Muted Colors
Who else remembers the powdery blue, rose, and cream palette from the 80's and 90s? Those colors are trending this year.
These colors lean into that cozy feeling. You'll find these colors on materials like recycled cotton, burlap, yarn, etc.
Think of those soft, woven blankets thrown on the back of a couch or chair. People are using those to create upcycled sweaters and adding them to their homes. In 2026, we're leaning into heirloom, quality, familiar, and comfortable. Fast fashion and low quality are definitely out this year.
Craft Trend 3 – Slow Crafting
Are you even online if you don't know that all the grandma hobbies are back in style right now?
Slow crafting is coming back in a big way. Think embroidery, needlepoint, weaving, sewing, scrapbooking. If it's something you can do with your hands and doesn't involve a screen, people are doing it this year.
These crafts are repetitive, relaxing, something you do for fun and yourself, vs. to sell or share online.
I feel like this year, crafting is going back to its roots. I'm seeing people talk about printing photos and scrapbooking with actual paper, not digitally. We're also seeing stationary and snail mail becoming popular again.
All of these crafts can be seen as stress relievers, and I think that is something we all need right now.
I do want to say, I think there is a place for using your craft machines for these hobbies. Your Cricut machines can help you by cutting out scrapbook elements or pattern pieces. I've even used my Cricut to draw embroidery patterns directly onto fabric.
You can definitely use your craft machines to help with some of these crafts.
Craft Trend 4 – Nostalgic Motifs
I already talked about geese and ducks, but when you're thinking about crafts this year, think about the things you remember from your childhood. Those things are coming back.
Florals, birdhouses, birds, nature, things that feel like home, feel comfortable and familiar, those are the directions crafts are trending in 2026.
Craft Trend 5 – Texture
Crafts this year have a lot of texture; they're layered and include a variety of different materials.
Picture scrapbooks with paper, lace, and a little burlap. I'm seeing cards that include pressed flowers and yarn tassels. People are sewing on paper and stitching beads and sequins into crochet and embroidery projects.
Textures and layers aren't isolated to crafts. We're seeing them in home decor and clothing, too. If it's cozy, warm, and comfortable, it's trending this year.
Craft Trend 6 – Functional Crafts
In 2026, I think we're over crafting just for the sake of crafting. This year, we want our crafts to have a function, to be useful, to be something that can really be enjoyed by those we give them to.
Grandma crafts aren't fast; they take time and force you to slow down. Because they can't be done in minutes, you want them to last.
Because of the repetitive nature of these crafts, they can be stress-relieving, which is good because they are going to take a while.
Turn on a favorite movie or TV show or put on a relaxing audiobook, and sit back and get crafting.
The crafts we're making this year are going to last; they'll be around for years, and they'll be used and enjoyed regularly.
Craft Trend 7 – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Anything sustainable or recycled is big in 2026. I have already been to the thrift store twice this year and plan to go back regularly.
Going to the thrift store and finding used items that you can use in place of new items is really trending for crafters right now.
I love seeing people save things from the landfill and turning them into something beautiful for their home or for gifting.
As we become more conscious of how much we're using and throwing away, I'm seeing more people thrifting and even offering items they're no longer using for free to their friends/family.
My hope is that this trend will last as long as crafting does. Before you rush to the store to buy new supplies, look at what you already have at home. Can you use what you already have?
The great thing about upcycling is that it also helps keep your crafting budget low. Some items we will need to buy, such as adhesives, paper, paint, etc. Let's use our budget on those things and reuse the things we can.
Craft Trend 8 – Handmade Meets High-Tech
I mentioned above that even with all these cozy grandma trends, there is space for our crafting machines.
Everywhere you look, you see AI in use. I want to remind you that AI can complement our crafting; it doesn't have to replace it. Use AI to help you troubleshoot your next craft or to give you ideas on how to use your machines to make the project you have in mind.
Take the inspiration you're seeing and see how you can use the machines you already own to support your new hobbies.
Can your Cricut machine help you cut out fabric, draw designs, and create scrapbook elements from materials you already have on hand? Can you use your laser to add layers to the home decor you're creating, or engrave a personalized handwritten note or recipe onto a gift you're giving?
You don't have to give up your machines to enjoy the cozy grandma trends. Instead, we're going to use them to help us make heirloom-quality projects at home, and we're going to be intentional about what we make in 2026.
How Can I Use These Craft Trends in 2026?
Hopefully, some of these trends resonate with you. I hope there's something you've seen and have been wanting to start, or you've been inspired by this list to start something new.
Craft trends in 2026 are all about making us feel comfortable, helping us relax, reducing stress, and maybe even spending less time with a device in our hands and in front of our faces.
If you're looking for a new hobby to help you relax, don't be afraid to try a few different ones. Look for shops that offer small beginner kits so you can try it out before you really commit to buying everything.
Maybe repetitive tasks like needlepoint and embroidery aren't actually relaxing for you. That's okay. You can try something else. Maybe scrapbooking is a good option for you because there are so many different ways to do it, and you get to change things up page after page.
If you're a small business owner, remember, trends that remind us of years gone by, our grandmothers, our mothers, or other gentler times, resonate with most people. That includes your followers and potential buyers. Listen to the feedback you're getting and don't be afraid to lean into these trends this year.
Whether you're offering craft kits, patterns/tutorials, or finished products, look for ways to evoke that feeling, and you'll be on the right path.
Are You Ready to Lean into the Craft Trends of 2026?
Remember, the point of these types of crafts is to help us slow down. Don't feel like you have to start doing everything. Look at the trends out there right now and find one that resonates with you.
That might look like a certain type of craft or more like certain designs and colors.
You can figure out what is right for you by keeping an open mind when these new trends come along. Maybe you're not interested in geese, but you really love the muted color palette that came with them. It's okay to take certain elements from a trend even if you're not excited about all of it.
And, if none of these are inspiring you right now, that's okay, too. I think this year, we're going to see more and more people figuring out how to combine some of these slower-paced crafts with their craft machines, making it easier to jump into when you're ready.
Maybe needlepoint isn't exciting to you today, but that doesn't mean that won't change in the future. Keep an open mind.
If you're a small business owner, remember, trends come and go. You don't want to base your entire business catalog on a new trend.
Adding trendy items can attract new customers, but constantly chasing trends may confuse your audience or turn off loyal customers who liked what you offered before.
I hope I've got you thinking about the different craft trends you're seeing right now and which ones you may want to try as a hobby or for your small business.
I'd love to hear in the comments if you're excited to try one or more of these trends. It would also be helpful if you could share any other trends you're seeing that I may have missed. I'm excited to slow down this year and to craft with more intention, and I hope you'll join me.
