What is something like a hobby or skill that you belive almost anybody should give a try, and what makes your suggestion so good compared to other things?

i feel like this is a descent question i guess.

  • thegiddystitcher@lemm.eeEnglish
    4·
    1 year ago

    Crochet

    Pros

    • Documented mental health benefits
    • Cheap to start, can learn from online tutorials
    • Easier than knitting
    • Make cool toys, clothes, home accessories, whatever you want
    • Get to smush yarn into your face on a regular basis

    Cons

    • Fibre crafts gateway drug
      • thegiddystitcher@lemm.eeEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        Sounds like you have the most important part of the hobby down already, at least!

        (see my reply to the other comment for various maybe-helpful links)

    • Badabinski@kbin.social
      0·
      1 year ago

      I like crochet, even though I’m really bad at it. It’s very peaceful (unless I’m counting stitches, then it’s a constant fight against my ADHD), and I have a bunch of cool scarves now.

      • thegiddystitcher@lemm.ee
        1·
        1 year ago

        I think that’s part of why I suggested it over knitting, you can do the complex projects with the counting and the actual effort OR you can just mindlessly crochet a long scarf or a bunch of cotton washclothes and end up with something practical.

        Knitting is a lot slower and also less suitable for some of those small projects like washcloths so unless it’s basic garter stitch you pretty much know you’re gonna have to concentrate at least a little bit.