Blame the rent, the burnout, or the group chat that never makes real plans. Gen Z is skipping the club and heading somewhere slower. Across Edinburgh, London, and Belfast, they’re gathering around tables filled with yarn, beads, and the occasional badly drawn dog.

They’re calling it what it feels like. “Crafts are like medicine,” Gabby, founder of Girls Craft Club in Edinburgh, told The Guardian. After an ADHD diagnosis left her feeling unmoored, she started hosting weekly creative meetups. Every session has a theme—crochet, jewelry-making, latte art—and the draw is far more than the crafts. It’s the chance to be present, off-screen, and human for a few hours.

Across the UK, the hobbies your nan swore by are suddenly back in fashion. Pottery cafes are packed. Mahjong nights are full. Sup

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