It's an exciting time to be a crafter! There are so many exciting craft trends to enjoy in 2024 that we're struggling to make time for them all.
While traditional crafts such as crochet continue to surge in popularity, there are lots of fresh craft trends to try if you want to pick up a new skill.
Whether you enjoy making resin jewellery or sculpting air dry clay, there craft trends to suit every mood. We've also included some recommended kits and products to help you get into your new craft.
Here's all the latest trending crafts so you can stay up to date on the world of craft!
13 of the most popular craft trends for 2024
1. Origami
Origami is a mindful craft – it takes a lot of patience and precision to produce these carefully folded creations. However, there are plenty of easy origami ideas for beginners to help you get started.
If you've never tried origami before, a kit can be a good place to begin. We love this floral origami set from Not On the High Street, which can be shipped internationally. The papers are beautiful and it includes three simple origami designs.
- Buy a floral origami kit in the US from Not On The High Street
- Buy a floral origami kit in the UK from Not On The High Street
2. Air dry clay
Air dry clay is one of our favourite craft trends of 2024! There's no limit to what you can create. This versatile medium can be used for everything from jewellery dishes to Christmas decorations. Explore our air dry clay ideas and get making straight away.
This clay is inexpensive and easy to find in most craft shops – or you can simply order it online.
It's often easiest to buy an air dry clay kit, which will include everything you need such as paints and tools to create your own original designs. We like the Pottd air dry clay kit, which comes with project ideas for you to try at home.
- Buy the Pottd air dry clay kit in the US from Amazon
- Buy the Pottd air dry clay kit in the UK from Amazon
3. Embroidery on clothes
We're getting a 70s vibe from 2024's hottest craft trend! Embroidering your own clothes is a brilliant way to refresh your wardrobe and make your outfits feel truly unique.
Stitch your garments using tips from Gathered's how to embroider clothes guide.
4. Crochet cardigans and bucket hats
Crochet cardigans and bucket hats are bringing a festival mood into our wardrobes this year, with celebrities like Eurovision singer Sam Ryder and Harry Styles leading the way.
Make your own Harry Styles crochet cardigan using this free pattern designed by Liv Huffman.
5. Tie dye
Tie dye is a creative way to make your own colourful garments – and there are a huge variety of different techniques and patterns to experiment with. It's a brilliant way to update old clothes and give them a new lease of life.
Get into this fun craft trend with our tie dye patterns tutorial.
How to decorate your ceramics
If you've made your own air dry clay makes or are thinking of going to a pottery painting cafe, it can sometimes be hard to come up with creative decorating designs.
Find inspiration with our pottery painting ideas.
6. Cyanotype printing
Cyanotype printing is an early form of photography that uses chemicals and sunlight to produce brilliant blue prints. You place objects onto paper or fabric that's been treated with a special solution and let natural light do the work.
There are lots of inventive projects to try – make a start with these beautiful cyanotype ideas.
7. Upcycling clothes
Tik Tok has been leading the way with many of the new craft trends that are going to take hold this year. Enter the thrift flip – taking lacklustre charity shop finds and turning them into an amazing new outfit with just a few tweaks and some imagination.
Sewists, take note – this is such a good way of being more sustainable with clothes as well as creating completely unique pieces for your wardrobe that you can’t find anywhere else.
If you love a challenge and want to up your stitching skills, this is one for you. We have a whole collection of upcycling clothes ideas here on Gathered.
8. Mushrooms
It seems like mushrooms are everywhere in 2024 – in our decor, clothes and our crafting! Expect them to come into their own in the autumn months when the leaves start to turn.
Get sketching with our mushroom drawing tutorial or stitch this gorgeous mushroom embroidery design.
9. Upcycling furniture
Is there anything more satisfying that giving your tired old furniture a fresh new look? Upcycling is a growing craft trend because it reduces waste and allows you to be more creative with your home decor.
Spruce up an old seat with our how to upcycle a chair tutorial.
10. Paper crafts
Paper craft isn't just about origami! There are a whole host of ways to get crafty with this versatile material, from making paper rings to creating coiled paper art with quilling.
Start quilling with our pick of the best quilling kits.
11. DIY wall art
Tiktok and Pinterest are full of crafters and artists making their own eye-catching DIY wall art for their homes. It's surprisingly easy to make your own original canvases using clever painting techniques.
Paint your own bespoke artwork using these canvas painting ideas.
12. Macrame
Macrame is another 70s craft trend that's seen a revival in recent years – and we're here for it! You can use macrame to make intricately knotted designs such as wall hangings and placemats.
While macrame looks complicated, it's easy to get the hang of once you've learned a few basic knots.
Knot your own wonderful creations with Gathered's free macrame patterns.
13. Resin crafts
Resin can be made into so many things: coasters, tabletops, and even resin jewellery. It's definitely one of 2024's most versatile craft trends. The beauty of resin is that you can add almost anything into it to preserve it, such as dried flowers, sea glass or pebbles.
You can also customise your resin by adding colours or glitter for extra sparkle. Read our resin crafts for beginners to discover everything you need to know.
Start crafting with 2024's most exciting craft trends
Discover your new passion with 2024's freshest craft trends! Whether you love making colourful crochet cardigans or want to get into a new hobby, there's something for everyone in our craft guide.
You can transform your clothes and furnishings with tie dye, upcycle old clothes, create air dry clay creations and much more.
This year's about rediscovering your creativity and trying crafts that you might not have previously considered. Whatever mood you're in, there's a craft trend for you!
Get into art with easy watercolour painting ideas
Watercolour painting is one of the most accessible mediums for beginners. It's affordable and even beginners can paint impressive artwork quickly.
Not sure where to begin? Check out Gathered's easy watercolour painting ideas to find lots of inspiring projects.
