Winter hobbies all year round

Is it just me or does everyone have winter hobbies? Those things that seem to get dropped every year when the days start gradually getting longer and the snow threat is gone. The activities that get picked up again as soon as the sultry September sun is passed.

As I’ve not been out dancing for a couple of years now (I must get back to it soon from home), when I’ve got a bit of free time and I’m not blogging, I tend to have a few things on the go. They’re my cosy stay at home, get wrapped in a blanket in front of the fire (or Aga) hobbies. Light, no stress entertainment where there’s a feeling of achievement after finishing.

I do flit in and out of them though, and during Covid lockdown I found that my love of puzzles continued and I couldn’t get enough of them. It seems, so has everyone else – lockdown does that, when you’re looking to fill large blocks of time if you’re not work. Or you’re looking for something to take time out.

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My winter hobbies

Jigsaw puzzles

Ok, so people might say it’s an old person’s hobby, but there are so many benefits other than enjoyment. Doing puzzles of any kind keeps your mind sharp, and I love the Wasgij mystery puzzles which you do without an image. Now I tend to do all puzzles without looking at the image. I think doing puzzles is now going to be an all year round hobby – I’ve certainly got enough stored up to keep me going for the next 12 months.

Crochet

I haven’t done any crochet in the past year, but I do enjoy doing it. Once I’ve finished blogging, it’s nice to do a bit of crochet in front of the tv, N also enjoys doing it, although he just likes doing chain stitch. I’ve taught him double stitch, but he doesn’t seem bothered by actually making anything.

Sewing

This is going to be my new winter hobby. Because why not, although it does take over the kitchen table which means I can’t do much in one go before having to clear up.