A blog by Verity Burton, placement student, BA Art History. The John Rylands Library holds a remarkable collection of rare books that can be consulted in its specialist Reading Rooms. Among the mos…

A blog by Verity Burton, placement student, BA Art History. The John Rylands Library holds a remarkable collection of rare books that can be consulted in its specialist Reading Rooms. Among the mos…

How Digital Behaviour Quietly Shapes Modern Crafting Culture Introduction: When Handmade Met the Algorithm Not very long ago, craft trends spread slowly. Someone discovered a new knitting pattern at a local market, shared it with friends, and months later, the idea travelled somewhere else. Creativity moved at a human pace. Today, everything moves faster and feels in sync. One week, everyone is making textured candles; the next, punch-needle art is everywhere.