The 17 Most Satisfying Hobbies for Women Who Want to Do More Than Binge-Watch This Winter

Best for aspiring artists

This classic, direct-transfer photographic printing method lets you reproduce photos or actual objects, such as leaves, using a few supplies and sun exposure.

Best for decor lovers

You could update your walls with some mass-produced piece of art, but it’s so much more satisfying to create something yourself. This beginner’s weaving loom measures a manageable 25.2 inches high by 19.3 inches wide and will have you creating your own wall hanging or mini-rug quickly and easily.

Best for competitive types

What’s more cheery than playing with this colorful game set in front of a cozy fire? Turning into an undefeated champ as practice makes perfect (you shark you).

Best for labeling fanatics

Our reviewer loved this cult hit design-and-cutting device that only weighs 3.9 pounds but has lots of uses, from labeling water bottles to custom-making greeting cards. This bundle includes the machine as well as enough cardstock, cutting implements and ink to stop buying greeting cards for the year.

Best for the urbanite

Start spreadin’ the news—you’ll be working on this 21-inch tall replica of the architectural classic…all 1,767 pieces of it.

Best for indoor gardeners

This kit comes includes an eight-inch azalea, juniper or umbrella tree plant, a glazed container and a humidity tray, as well as a pair of shears, so you can craft (and enjoy) your little moment of Zen in no time.

Best for mystics

You get a ceramic hand that’s printed with prompts and an accompanying manual to help you translate what you see on actual hands (including your own) into revelations.

Best for creative control freaks

This colorful planner lets you set goals, work up an hourly efficiency plan and get more done…with six pages of stickers (so your appointment book will have middle school fun vibes instead of feeling like just another to-do list).

For the beginner crocheter

Available in multiple colorways of super chunky, soft yarn, this hipster granny square blanket comes together fast while you’re binging whatever show you’re streaming. Talk about multi-tasking.

Best for aspiring sculptors

Conceived as an at-home art therapy exercise (the kit comes with cards that prompt conversation as you craft your objects), this kit teaches you how to make Pinterest-ready pottery cups or sculptures. You can leave your work to air dry, or take it to a local kiln to be fired, which makes it waterproof.

Best for history buffs

Order any front page of the nation’s paper of record since 1851 (ones after 1998 are in full color) and put together a customized puzzle that’s practically a history lesson.

Best for retro gamers

This tabletop arcade game has a high-resolution display so you can play for hours without eye strain, and the simple joystick-and-button controls are way simpler than contemporary home games. That means there’s less onboarding time before you start racking up top scores.

For the experienced fiber arts devotee

Maybe you’ve mastered making a snuggly scarf, but did you ever think you could actually make the yarn, too? This hand spinning kit teaches you how to turn turn eight hunks of wool into strong yarn (all packed in a pretty, rose-printed case).

Best for aspiring musicians

With an electronic tuner, strap, free online lessons and even a gig bag, plus the 23-inch-long instrument itself, this musical kit has everything you need to learn to play in time for summer campfire singalongs.

Best for feminists

Illustrator Monica Garwood has drawn dozens of voting rates activists, along with their names, in this circular, 500-piece puzzle that is both educational and empowering.

Best for wine lovers

Appreciating wine is intuitive but can be intimidating. Demystify the process of crafting what is, after all, grape juice with with some yeast in it, with this at-home wine crafting set. It includes multiple cork stoppers, vessel, pinot grigio juice and yeast, along with all the necessary tools to turn out a gallon of fruity refreshment.

Best for beginning knitters

This ingenious kit includes a ball of 100 percent wool yarn with three pattern and stitch combos—ranging from beginner to expert—for you to choose from. Approximately two hours after you start knitting, you’ll have a new warm winter hat.