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From knitting to crochet and needle felting to macrame, craft kits are a great outlet for your creativity.
Between work, household chores and general life admin, adult life doesn’t leave much space or time for indulging in creative pursuits like crafting. But the benefits of creating something with your hands are widely documented, with people reporting lowered levels of stress, anxiety and depression and increased self-confidence.
With that in mind, we should all be making time to incorporate more creativity into our lives and craft kits are a great way to do just that. They come with all the necessary tools, materials and instructions to complete a particular project, making them perfect for beginners. Perhaps you fancy giving pottery a go or you like the idea of knitting your own wardrobe – whatever it is, there’s a craft kit to get you started.
Not only do they provide hours of mindfulness, but craft kits are also a great way to create something unique for yourself or to give as a gift with extra sentimental value. Gone are the days of crafting items you don’t know what to do with afterwards – these days, craft kits keep up with current fashion and homeware trends, so you know you’ll wear or display whatever you’ve made with pride.
Who knows, you may even find your next side hustle.
To get your creative journey started, we’ve found some of the best craft kits around, including knitting, crochet, needle-felting, cross-stitching and candle-making.
The Crafty Kit Co beehive needle felting craft kit
How adorable is this little needle-felted beehive? Suitable for complete beginners, the kit provides you with the premium wool and felting needles you need to create your own miniature beehive complete with a family of buzzing bees. Once complete, we love the idea of keeping this on our desk to brighten up our working space.
Shop The Crafty Kit Co beehive needle felting craft kit, £18
34th Street 'Find The Joy' positivity banner craft kit
Not only will you boost your mood while sewing this charming felt banner together, the finished product will continue to inject positivity into your home with its cheerful slogan. With step-by-step instructions, even those who haven’t tried sewing since their school days will be able to make this in a few hours.
Shop 34th Street find the joy positivity banner craft kit at Holly & Co, £25
Sirdar Kith & Kin stripey shopper crochet kit
Crochet is a big trend in fashion right now, so why not go one step further and crochet your own shopper? The bright orange and pink stripes make an eye-catching design that you’ll be dying to take to the market with you. You’ll never be caught with a plastic ‘bag for life’ again.
Shop Sirdar kith & kin stripey shopper crochet kit at John Lewis, £22.50
Noah jesmonite and terrazzo starter kit
Spotted speckly terrazzo all over your Instagram feed? It’s a homeware trend that isn’t going anywhere, and jesmonite, a non-toxic material, is a fantastic – and affordable – way to achieve the effect at home. It’s a really easy craft to get on board with as a beginner, and you can have a new set of coasters and tea light holders in just a couple of hours.
Hobbycraft ultimate macramé wall hanging kit
Macramé, the art of knotting cords together in a decorative pattern, looks highly complex when complete, but it’s far easier to learn as a beginner than you might think. This kit will teach you the knots used in this particular design (most designs only use two or three basic knots), and once you’ve got those mastered, you’ll be ready to create your very own wall hanging.
Chasing Threads stitch your own design luggage tag
For a quick fix of crafting’s benefits, you can’t go wrong with cross-stitching your own leather luggage tag. The result is an incredibly chic item that you’ll use again and again on your travels for years to come. The affordable price tag makes it a perfect gift – whether you make it yourself or let your recipient have the joy of stitching their initials is your choice.
Shop Chasing Threads stitch your own design luggage tag at Not On The High Street, £24.50
Sculpd candle making kit
Air-dry clay is a great way to indulge in the relaxing and mindful benefits of making pottery without the need for a kiln. All you need is a kitchen table and your imagination, and Sculpd’s kits provide the rest. The candle kit is especially fun as you get two crafts for the price of one – pottery and candle making.
Kinboru kintsugi kit
Kintsugi – the ancient Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold – has caught on as a mindful crafting activity in recent years. Whether you buy a bowl to purposefully break and put back together, or you have a broken plate that you’d love to see in one piece again, this is an environmentally friendly craft as it promotes the idea of mending and reusing. It also taps into the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, the idea that you can create beauty out of imperfections.
Wool And The Gang everytime tank intermediate knitting kit
Ever wanted to make your own clothes? Wool And The Gang’s knitting kits help you make that a reality with stylish designs, premium wool and easy-to-follow instructions. This kit to make a knitted tank is suitable for those who already feel confident with the basics of knitting, but Wool And The Gang has plenty of kits to choose from that are suitable for beginners (and lots for the more advanced knitter, too).
Shop Wool And The Gang everytime tank intermediate knitting kit, £56
Daisy Bow Craft cyanotype kit
Cyanotype is a form of cameraless photography that uses sunlight to create striking blue and white images by using objects to block light. It’s incredibly easy to execute at home and can create stunning effects, working especially well with natural forms like leaves and flowers. A fun way to create unique art for your home.
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