'Bridgerton' has increased sales of this great lockdown activity

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If you haven’t yet swooned over the Duke of Hastings, cooed over the beauty of Clyvedon House or spent an inordinate amount of time wondering who Lady Whistledown is, then you haven’t been doing lockdown right.

Netflix’s Bridgerton has captured the hearts and minds of the nation with its beautiful sets, gaggle of equally beautiful actors and tale of love, loss and friendship.

It seems that as a society we have accepted Bridgerton into our homes more than we first thought possible with a show, as new data reveals that searches for embroidery have increased by 86% since the show began.

Yes, it seems that the show came just at the right time, as we all began to tire of running and baking – giving us some much-needed crafting inspiration, with characters embroidering their way through the series.

So, thousands of us took to the the internet in search of tools for our new hobby - with Hobbycraft reporting sales of stitching accessories and kits have increased by 30% and 20%.

In fact, ‘embroidery’ was the most searched for term on the site from 28 December - the week following the first episode airing - as we all began to fancy ourselves as the latest addition to the Bridgerton clan.

So if, like us, you’re currently twiddling your thumbs waiting for news on a second series, we’ve rounded up the best embroidery and needlework kits to get you started.

It’s certainly a lovely way to pass the time until the “social season” is upon us again.

5 of the best embroidery kits and tools to order right now

Embroidery Starter Kit | £15.89 from Amazon

Hawthorn Handmade Botanical Embroidery Kit | £19.50 from John Lewis

Rico Design Passion Flower Cushion Embroidery Kit | £35 from John Lewis

Embroidery Hoop | £3.95 from John Lewis

Zweigart Aida 14ct Embroidery Fabric | £10 from John Lewis

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