As sewists, we find that craft hobbies come in threes – or more! The point is that most of us who love to sew are often creative in other ways too. Maybe you love to knit, embroider, macramé, draw, or something else entirely. Whatever it is, it’s important to embrace your creative side!
If you’re looking for a new craft to get your teeth into or are on the hunt for brilliant presents for crafters, we’ve got the perfect thing: craft boxes. Either as subscriptions or one-offs, these boxed bundles of joy are heavenly for anyone who loves to be arty! To give you plenty of inspiration, we’ve put together our top ten craft kits that we think you’ll love.
1. Lauren Aston Designs Knitting Craft Kits
For those sewists who also love to work with needles and yarn, we adore Lauren Aston Designs’ craft kits. With a lot of variety, there really is something for every knitting enthusiast. Take a peek at the subscription boxes for regular yarns and patterns delivered to your door, or try out a one-off knitting kit and bring to life their wonderful designs.
Each knitting kit contains everything you need to make an entire item. For budget-friendly craft gifts, smaller projects like socks and beanies are ideal at around £25. Larger craft kits, like the jumpers, come in at around £65 and make lovely special treats for you or a loved one. We particularly love the Roll Up Knit Down jumper in green for a super cosy knit!
2. Whole Punching Punch Needle Kit
Punch needle is a super popular craft right now, with tutorials on Instagram and TikTok making it a viral sensation! Similar to rug hooking, it’s a type of embroidery that creates fluffy, tactile designs. If you’re looking to give punch needling a whirl, we recommend the Whole Punching kits, which are great for beginners.
Add some greenery into your living space for a natural look without the responsibility of being a plant parent with the Fern Punch Needle Kit. At £45, it’s a winner in our books!
3. The Bargello Edit Crafting Kit
Whether you’re on the hunt for Christmas presents for crafters or a new hobby for yourself, why not try bargello? This is a pretty unique craft kit that not many people know about. It’s actually a type of needlepoint embroidery that’s used to create beautiful tapestries as well as plant covers, cushion covers, and more! If you’ve never tried it before, start simple with The Bargello Edit’s Headband Kit for a fairly straightforward make.
4. Oh Sew Bootiful Embroidery Kit
Embroidery is one of the most therapeutic, calming crafts out there. Oh Sew Bootiful was launched by Steph, who has struggled with mental health in the past and found relief in embroidery. Now, she creates embroidery kits for others, sharing the healing power of crafts! We adore the Bees and Wildflowers Embroidery Kit, which is beautifully bright and colourful, adding a little boost of happiness into your life or the life of whoever you choose to gift it to.
5. Wool and The Gang Crochet Presents For Crafters
Wool and The Gang are well-known in the knitting community, but did you know that they do other crafts as well? They have lots of crochet kits, for example, that are ideal for anyone who wants to pick up another hobby. The patterns are gorgeous, too, with a wide range of stylish, wearable garments. For a cute, trendy vest that Harry Styles would definitely be jealous of, check out the Wild One Vest.
6. Oh Hello Maker General Crafting Boxes
For our sewists who love to try new things, Oh Hello Maker is a brand you have to follow. They put together amazing (seriously, amazing) kits that let you try out lots of different crafts, including:
- Polymer clay jewellery kits
- Jug painting kits
- Jesmonite kits
- Cyanotype kits
We particularly love their Modern Calligraphy Kit, which is worlds away from any sewing crafts! At only £30, it makes a wonderful present for crafters, too. Or, sign up for a subscription box and receive a new craft kit every month, along with video instructions and amazing photography. There’s a one-off subscription box, too, if you want to trial the kits before you commit.
7. Wool Couture Company Macrame
Macrame wall hangings and rugs can sell for hundreds of pounds in high-end shops, but they’re actually pretty easy to make yourself if you have a kit by your side. As a crafter, you’ll probably find much more joy in creating your own macrame decor rather than buying it, too. A proudly British company keeping textiles alive, the kits from Wool Couture are high-quality and embrace boho chic. Take a peek at their Table Runner Macrame Kit and add a touch of nature-inspired style to your table.
8. La Basketry Rope Kits
Even if you’re not in the market for craft kits, La Basketry is a gorgeous brand that every decor lover should know about. Their beautiful range of woven baskets and homeware has us swooning every time we take a look! The fact that you can bring their designs to life yourself using their kits is an added bonus. Our current favourite is the Rope Basket Bag Kit, which is simple to make, stylish, and oh so beautiful.
9. Make, Do and Trend Dried Flower Embroidery
Here’s something a little different for our adventurous crafters. Make, Do and Trend offer a whole new take on embroidery by incorporating dried flowers for some truly unique makes. Their Letter Everlasting Floral Hoop Kit, priced at £22, comes complete with an embroidery hoop, tulle, dried flowers, and everything else you need to create these gorgeous works of art! The brand also offers in-person workshops that we think make for the perfect parties.
10. Hazel and Blue Candle Making Kit
Hazel & Blue have a wide range of beautiful products and craft kits, and their entire brand encapsulates a wholesome, cosy feel. Their candle kits make us want to wrap up in a cosy jumper and craft the afternoon away! Made with all-natural ingredients, they’re delightfully sustainable, too. We’ve currently got their Tea Lovers Soy Candle Making Kit on our wish list, which contains everything you need to make a beautifully fragranced glass jar candle.
Create Your Own Sustainable Sewing Kits With Good Fabric
We adore all of the kits mentioned here, but there is one that’s missing: a sewing kit! Whilst we don’t have any pre-made craft kits at Good Fabric, we do have an easy way to make your own. Simply choose from one of our indie sewing patterns before selecting the perfect sustainable fabrics to match. Voila, your own DIY sewing kit!
If you have any questions about our sewing patterns or eco-friendly fabric, feel free to get in touch and we’ll be more than happy to help.
