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The 30 hobbies closest to needle felting in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
One hook and yarn, building loops into blankets, toys and granny squares.
Alike: Both relaxing and hands-on.
Different: More social.
WeavingMore social.
EmbroideryMore relaxing.
Cross-stitchMore about following a method.
KnittingMore social.
MacraméMore social.
Tufting & punch needleCosts more to start. More useful day to day.
QuiltingCosts more to start. More social.
Spinning yarnSlower to reward you.
Clothes upcyclingMore useful day to day. Less repetitive.
Silk paintingCosts more to start. Less repetitive.
Lace makingMore of a mental workout. More to learn.
SewingCosts more to start. More useful day to day.
Natural dyeingLess repetitive. Looking after living things.
QuillingMore relaxing.
MosaicMore social.
Polymer clayLess repetitive.
Fuse beadsMore social.
Wood carvingMore time outside.
PrintmakingMore social.
Candle makingMore useful day to day. Less repetitive.
Jewellery makingLess repetitive.
Resin artCosts more to start. Less repetitive.
ScrapbookingLess repetitive.
BookbindingMore about following a method.
Calligraphy & letteringMore fiddly, precise work.
Card makingLess repetitive.
PyrographyMore relaxing.
Acrylic paintingLess repetitive.
Basket weavingMore useful day to day.The closest are Crochet, Weaving, Embroidery, Cross-stitch and Knitting. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Fuse beads is close to needle felting and quicker to pick up.
