Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Business
Brijiena Lovelace

Best craft kits for adults to keep you busy during lockdown

Now the UK is in full swing of Lockdown 2.0, it's about that time again to start thinking of tasks to occupy our time.

Unlike the first lockdown, you might not want to learn a new language, cook fancy dinners every night, or step away from Netflix; and that's fine too. But if you are looking for activities to pass the time, a home craft kit is a fun way to learn something new or brush up on something you enjoy.

Nowadays, there's a kit for pretty much everything, since the initial coronavirus lockdown, DIY kits saw a huge increase in online sales.

At a glance, popular kits include House Of Crafts Candle Making Starter Kit and the Sushi Making Kit available to buy at Amazon

We've rounded up the best kits worth investing in to keep your mind busy and your skills growing.

 

Best craft kits for adults to keep you busy

1. Embroidery Kit for Beginners

Embroidery Kit for Beginners (Amazon)

If you're a beginner to a needle and thread, this Embroidery Kit from Amazon is something worth a look. At under £8 it's an affordable hobby suitable for all ages.

Included in your kit are instructions, embroidery hoops, embroidery fabric patterns, a selection of threads and needles. Everything you'll need to make gifts for other or nice designs to display in your own home.

Price: £7.99, Amazon - buy here now

2. Kintsugi Repair Kit

Kintsugi Repair Kit (Not on the High Street)

An eco-friendly way to blow off some steam and to repair some of the broken favourites around your home and transform them into something beautiful.

With this kit you will be able to master the Japanese art of Kintsugi, repairing broken or damaged ceramics with gold.

Included in your set are two bowls for you to practice on, but enough materials for you to repair a few of your own items and re-display them as desired.

Price: £15, Not on the High Street - buy here now

3. House Of Crafts Candle Making Starter Kit

House Of Crafts Candle Making Starter Kit (John Lewis)

It is the season for candles, warm drinks and fluffy socks after all.

This kit is suitable for beginners and a range of ages - making it a good gift idea for Christmas. It offers a step by step instruction guide, as well as the moulds, dye, wicks and more to create candles for yourself and loved ones.

It's also suitable for vegetarians.

Price: £14, John Lewis - buy here now

4. Jewellery Making Kit

Jewellery Making Kit (Amazon)

If you've always wanted to make yourself a statement piece, or design your own little trinkets, this kit is well worth it.

It's suitable for beginners level and contains a number of different components for you to you to create lovely patterns and designs.

Price: £11.99, Amazon - buy here now

5. Sushi Making Kit

Sushi Making Kit (Amazon)

A great date night idea, or just something fun to do for lunch/dinner one day.

This home Sushi Making Kit comes complete with a selection of sushi rice, sushi nori seaweed, rice vinegar, chopsticks and condiments.

Price: £19.95, Amazon - buy here now

6. Adult Nautical Paper Craft Kit

Adult Nautical Paper Craft Kit (Etsy)

If you want to take your time with something new, this Paper Craft Kit is a top contender for a relaxing activity.

This DIY kit is designed and ready  with all of the components and instructions to delve into the realm of 3D paper cutting.

Create your own nautical inspired theme and proudly display when you're done.

Price: From: £40, Etsy - buy here now

7. Sculpd Pottery Kit

Sculpd Pottery Kit (Sculpd)

If you've always wanted to recreate the famous scene in Ghost, now is your chance - kind of.

Sculpd's Pottery Kit comes with all of the pieces to create a range of different style pots. In each kit there's enough clay for two people.

Price: £39, Sculpd - buy here now

8. ROBOTIME Build On Your Own Truck 3D Puzzle

ROBOTIME Build On Your Own Truck 3D Puzzle (Amazon)

Enjoy the smaller details? This 3D puzzle is perfect for the vehicle enthusiasts out there.

The kit contains over 286 wood pieces, with easy to follow instructions to ensure you get the desired result. The puzzle will take around three hours to complete, which is a nice way to spend some of your free time (especially if you're in no rush).

Price: £29.99, Amazon - buy here now

9. Organic Soap Making Kit

Organic Soap Making Kit (Prezzy Box)

Perfect fr craft lovers who're also passionate about using good products on their skin.

Make your own luxurious soaps with this clever kit from Prezzy Box. The ingredients are all organic and a number of soothing essential oils are supplied to enrich your products too.

Price: £21.99, Prezzy Box - buy here now 

10. Calm Club Knit Your Own Comfort Blanket

Calm Club Knit Your Own Comfort Blanket (FireBox)

As winter weather slowly creeps up on us, we couldn't think of a better way to pass the Lockdown 2.0 time. Keep yourself wrapped up warm for the festive season and take on a new hobby.

Calm Club's Knit Your Own Kit is a great way to relax in the evenings, included in your set are all of the yarn you'll need, needles and easy to follow instructions to have you knitting to success in no time.

Price: £59.99, FireBox - buy here now   

 

For more DIY projects you can take on at home, check out the best cocktail making kits worth investing in for the festive season ahead.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.