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Looking for a new ‘home based’ hobby

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OMGitsnotgood · 05/02/2024 16:16

I have several hobbies outside of the home (walking, book club, gym classes, theatre, cinema etc)

I’m looking for something to do at home, different to things I already do or have done in the past.

I’d be interested in your hobbies that you think might appeal to me. I’m trying to give as much information as possible, will add anything I’ve forgotten in response to any suggestions.

Criteria:
Can’t take a lot of space
Something you can easily ‘pick up and put down’ but equally can fill more time when you have it (eg knitting - not a lot of prep, can pick up and do a few rows or spend a few hours; don’t want it to be something that takes a huge amount of prep and a lot of clearing away).

I can knit but have done that for years so not new. Am considering learning how to crochet.

I usually have a jigsaw on the go - a legacy from lockdown and still enjoy it.

I already enjoy cooking and baking & experimenting with new things so probably not food related.

I spend a little time each day doing puzzle (wordle, sudoku, code words etc)

Am using Duolingo to brush up on a couple of languages but don’t have the capacity to learn a new one from scratch.

I enjoy crafts (eg card making), but drawing and painting don’t appeal to me I did try paper cutting and quilling after they were suggested on someone else's similar thread a while back but didn't get on with them. Y

I used to do embroidery and tapestry but these no longer appeal to me either.

Don’t enjoy dressmaking, although have enjoyed making things like cushion covers.

I have upcyled some furniture, but would do that as and when I need something.

It could be something ongoing or just a one off mini project.

Please share your home based hobbies that seem to fit the bill - or just ideas that spring to mind reading the above even if not something you do yourself. Thank you

OP posts:
passiveconstellation · 06/02/2024 00:21

Woodwork.

Loads of possibilities from small evening/afternoon projects to building your own garden/indoor furniture.

passiveconstellation · 06/02/2024 00:25

Gardening / windowsill gardening. Depending how much you grow and how demanding its needs, that can fit your requirements. You can grow veg on the windowsill.

notthesamename · 06/02/2024 00:42

Needle felting? I’ve noticed a few smaller kits in the sales recently. Not necessarily ideal for doing whilst watching tv though!

PiggieWig · 06/02/2024 00:46

Another vote for crochet although amigurami is good fun. It’s like crochet but you make little stuffed creatures!

JennyfromtheBlok · 06/02/2024 00:50

Clay Modelling?
my other half does this. White clay, models then in the oven to ‘fire’ it.

I’m crap at it but have sometimes made little beads and things to hang on stuff.

What about Macrami?

Mermaidsarereal · 06/02/2024 12:21

I bought a Cricut Joy last summer and absolutely love it! It's not the best Cricut machine in the range but its small and compact and can create some beautiful things. I'm now addicted to creating personalised gifts for people, although its an expensive hobby 🙈 I also enjoy candle making and you can pick up starter kits on Amazon which are pretty cheap.

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