With winter around the corner, keeping active is getting harder. These three hobbies are sure to keep your mind active and provide exciting activities at the same time. Cure your boredom through picking up any one of these hobbies.

Crocheting

Crocheting is a yarn based skill that involves using different techniques that create garments or pieces. Crocheting can make anything from hats, to scarves, to blankets. It involves creativity and talent while also remaining relaxing, ultimately the perfect hobby for a rainy day or before bed!

Katia Youssef, a junior at Oliver Ames, claims that crocheting is a great outlet of creativity.

“Crocheting allows me to be creative and make new things.”

Usually to buy everything for crocheting it will cost around 20 dollars to start simple. The crochet hooks usually cost from 1 to 4 dollars, yarn is usually 6 to 10 dollars, and instruction booklets vary in price but can also be found online for free!

Sketching

Sketching allows for the mind to be creative and express ideas onto paper. Whether or not you’re a developed artist, it can be very enjoyable to work on new techniques and shading abilities. With practice, sketching can be a great way to express yourself!

You do not need many supplies to sketch, making it incredibly affordable! Pencils are less than a dollar and sketchpads or paper are also on the cheaper side. This is an easy hobby to get into considering the inexpensive materials.

Hiking

If you’re more interested in being physically active over mentally active this is the hobby for you! Many people enjoy hiking because it allows you to exercise which is great for the body and escape from reality. Connecting with nature can improve focus and mental health!

For the most part hiking is entirely free! Transportation may be a factor involved in deepening on where you would like to hike. In Easton, Borderland state park in a large forested area and perfect for hiking!