Knitting/Crocheting

These creative hobbies are similar but are done differently.

Knitting can be done by hand or machine and is done in loops. Crochet is only done by hand, using hooks and is done using knots.

Those are the most basic differences between the two, but if you’d like to know more, this article from The Spruce might help.

Knitting, or at least hand-knitting, often uses needles. There are a variety of needle options and ways to knit. (Although if you use Pinterest or YouTube for your project tutorials they’ll usually tell you what needle size/type to use.)

For an introduction to knitting and a tutorial on how to start, check out the video below:

Crochet uses hooks. These come in different sizes, although the size you use/need will vary depending on your project. Most tutorials will tell you what size you need, although the H-size hook is the most commonly used hook and most friendly for beginners.

There are a number of projects and tutorials on how to crochet. I personally find that YouTube videos (I love the one below) are the easiest for me to follow, but it depends on your preference.

Painting

I have always loved painting as a stress relieving creative hobby. It’s especially nice because there are so many types of paints and painting projects that you can experiment and find what best works for you.

You can even paint your clothes if you’re not into using traditional canvases. (For inspo, I absolutely adore this post on how to paint on your jeans!)

If you’re going to try painting on your clothes, just make sure you mix some fabric medium into your paint before applying it to fabric. The kind listed is what I use for my fabric projects and it lasts a long time.