I first found these kits after they went viral on Instagram and I’m SO glad that I gave it a go!

Before Craft Club Co I didn’t consider myself to be someone who was good at making things. I had a tendency to buy kits and never finish them, with several abandoned embroidery kits currently gathering dust in my office at home.

Then I bought my first moss coaster kit, which ended up being the gateway I needed to delve deeper into latch hooking. Now I’ve even made my first rug, which I’m incredibly proud of.

Latch hooking is a simple yet fun technique that can be used to create lots of fun craft projects including rugs, cushions and wall hangings.

Essentially, it involves pulling yarn or another fabric through a base to create a pile rug. The simple technique dates back centuries and has evolved from ancient rug making practices. It was even used in 4th-century Egypt and early Scandinavian works, although the modern technique used today more closely resembles rug making from the 1800s in England and North America.

As someone who is active on social media, I sometimes feel like a slave to my phone’s algorithm. Don’t get me wrong, I love connecting with people on Instagram, but the internet does have a tendency to pull me away from the real world.

There are so many things I want to do other than scroll on my phone. I love to read, and I recently got really into Craft Club Co’s latch hooking kits.

This is why I was excited to hear from Brick, who use their physical device as a way to help people switch off and engage in offline pursuits.

Choosing your cabin’s location is one of the most important things you will do when booking a cruise.

This is because all cabins have different merits: some are more quiet in the evenings, some feel less stable in rough seas, and others have better views. It all depends on what your priorities are, and what you want your cruise experience to be like.

For example, some people might prefer to be based close to the elevators. Although these areas can be more noisy due to increased foot traffic, booking a cabin in this spot can also make it easier to get around the ship, which can be really helpful for families or people with mobility difficulties.