Hobbies for the evening from home

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I am looking to take up something in the new year that I can from the comfort of my sofa that will replace staring at a screen.
I already read, listen to music and go to the gym.
Anyone want to share their off screen hobby?

Knitting and cross stitching - I have enough stash for each to last till I’m 500!

Cross stitch and I've just rediscovered an enjoyment of jigsaws since getting an advent one. I either have a podcast or tv on in the background

Knitting - I do a lot for a particular charity, so while I do really enjoy it and use it as an excuse to avoid housework (all the items are badly needed) I can tell myself that at least I’m doing something useful.

Me too, what sort of stuff do you colour?

Adult colouring is so relaxing, I also really like jigsaws, mobile games, reading on the kindle (get the app fable to track your reads), learning languages on Duolingo

I colour, knit, crotchet and cross stitch ☺️

Same, particularly in the winter months when I'm indoors more.

Can I just say LOVE THIS THREAD! thanks for starting op. Happy and wholesome!

Entering competitions from mse

In 2026 I'm planning to get pretty darned proficient in crochet & make a pretty bedspread. I'm currently in the incredibly novice category so it's going to be interesting to aim so high.

I’m teaching myself watercolour painting via youtube, tiktok and some books. Admittedly not from the sofa, but I started on the dining room table and have now bought myself a little “art desk”. Find it really relaxing

There are some lovely 'crochet along' blanket patterns which are kind of like a sampler where the designer releases the pattern chunk by chunk, sometimes with videos showing you how to do the stitches used in each part. I made this one when I was pretty much a beginner crocheter. https://www.google.com/amp/s/coastalcrochet.com/2018/01/19/this-is-exciting-im-hosting-a-crochet-along-part-1/amp/

I do diamond painting, though not on the sofa. I sit at the table with the radio on in the background.

I started with doing lots of their stock pictures (first two examples). I now mainly work from photos (last example). Mostly requests from people for their pets, both past and present. I love seeing them come to life as more drills are added. And everyone has loved the end result.

English Paper Piecing patchwork. It's the best.

i love cross stitching in an evening on the sofa in front of the tv. I have been making Christmas stockings for my family

Jigsaws, reading, adult colouring. I’m also partial to a few games of Solitaire with an actual pack of cards.

Intrigued by this diamond art thing, never heard of it, how does it work? From a quick Google it looks a bit like those Hama beads, but for adults?

I replied before to say I paint, but as a beginner would recommend watercolour not oils. Get some metallic ones too, they are really fun.

Knitting has been life-changing for me. It's so satisfying and engaging while also being relaxing - the repetitive motion of it is so soothing and regulating. Very therapeutic and fun.

Cross stitch and occasionally painting by numbers, jigsaws and colouring. I find cross stitch incredibly relaxing.

Crochet.
It's very easy and you can make blankets, clothes, toys, scarves.

I've only been doing it for just over a year and have several blankets.
Have a look at mosaic crochet, they designs are endless.
I'm currently about to finish my 4th Christmas themed one.

I listen to audio books or podcasts at the same time and the evenings fly by

Play the ukelele? You can practice even when you're tucked up in bed, which in my book makes it a winner.

I love crafty stuff but struggle in the evening with the light. I would love to find something to do that doesn't involve really close work.

I've started doing my own gel nails. It takes ages... 2 to 3 hours if I have to remove the polish.

I do knit but not often. I've fallen back into embroidery, recently - both in the hoop and with felt. I treated myself to a Corinne Lapierre advent calendar. So far, I'm halfway through stitching day 4 😂 (I've been giving my attention to some small felt ornaments and some garment sewing so not had time)

Diamond painting, I now have a houseful! There are so many designs to choose from, I even did a wedding portrait for my son and daughter in law from their favourite photo.
Adult colour by number books, a bit mindless but quite satisfying and cheap enough to throw away once finished, I also spend quite some time sorting and re-sorting coloured pens and pencils, which is quite therapeutic
Crossstitch, which I do in fits and starts
Latch hook rugs, therapeutic and useful
Knitting occasionally