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The 30 hobbies closest to lace making in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Two needles and yarn, looping stitches into scarves, hats and jumpers.
Alike: Both relaxing and hands-on.
Different: Easier on the brain. Less to learn up front.
QuiltingLess to learn up front. More useful day to day.
SewingCosts more to start. More useful day to day.
Spinning yarnEasier on the brain. Less fiddly.
EmbroideryEasier on the brain. Less to learn up front.
CrochetEasier on the brain. Less to learn up front.
Cross-stitchEasier on the brain. Less to learn up front.
Needle feltingEasier on the brain. Less to learn up front.
WeavingEasier on the brain. Less to learn up front.
MacraméQuicker first wins. Easier on the brain.
Silk paintingMore creative. Less repetitive.
Clothes upcyclingMore useful day to day. More creative.
Natural dyeingLess repetitive. Less fiddly.
Tufting & punch needleLess fiddly. More creative.
Model engineeringCosts more to start. Less repetitive.
PatisserieLess repetitive.
Watch repairEasier to do alone.
Chocolate makingLess repetitive.
Instrument makingCosts more to start. Less repetitive.
LapidaryMore about collecting.
Stained & fused glassCosts more to start. Less repetitive.
BookbindingEasier to do alone.
Calligraphy & letteringEasier on the brain.
CelloMore about the doing than the result. More about performing.
WoodworkingCosts more to start. More useful day to day.
Botanical illustrationLooking after living things. Less hands-on.
Bread bakingMore useful day to day.
Car restorationCosts more to start. More physical.
Charcuterie & curingMore useful day to day. Less repetitive.
Miniature paintingMore about collecting.The closest are Knitting, Quilting, Sewing, Spinning yarn and Embroidery. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Quilting is close to lace making and quicker to pick up.
Spinning yarn is close to lace making and costs less to start.
