Need A Relaxing Hobby? Here Are 16 Of Our Favourite Craft Kits For Adults

Our collective interest in crafting and other DIY projects may have started as a distraction during the COVID lockdowns, but the trend is going strong.

During long Canadian winters, cozying up indoors with an art project can be both therapeutic and creative. Not sure where to start? Consider an all-in-one craft kit that includes all of the necessary tools and instructions.

There are countless options available to create anything from sweaters and blankets to jewelry and pottery. No need to worry about your skill level, these projects are designed with beginners in mind. Here are some of our favourite craft kits for adults to tackle this winter.

The 16 Best Craft Kits for Adults in 2025

Rarton Custom Paint By Number Kit, $33 to $80 (25% off)

No artistic ability? No problem. This custom paint-by-number kit lets you create masterpieces from existing photographs. Simply email or upload your fave snaps—family, friends, pets, you name it—and the company sends you a customized, pre-printed canvas and acrylic paints to create your own wall decor. The kit also includes with three paint brushes, hanging hooks and instructions. The canvas comes with or without a frame in four sizes.

SunSprinklesShop Beginners DIY Clay Earrings Kit, $78

If you love colourful, unique jewelry, have fun designing your own with this DIY earring kit. It comes with everything you need to create custom polymer clay earrings in various shapes and styles—clay in assorted colours, jump rings, stud backs, hoops, ball earrings, earring cards, super glue and other tools of the trade.

Wool and the Gang Switch Sweater Easy Knitting Kit, $143 to $189 (25% off)

We love this stylish chunky knit sweater from Wool and the Gang, which takes about 20 hours to complete. The 100% Peruvian wool comes in 18 colours and four sizes, with or without knitting needles.

WoolCoutureCompany Absolute Beginner Scarf Knitting Kit, $56 to $71

Scarves are a great place to start if you’ve never knitted before, and this kit has beginners in mind. It comes with soft, chunky merino wool for its scarves and two pattern choices: garter stitch and basket weave. It's available in 15 colours, and your finished scarf will be approximately 174 by 25 cm.

WoolCoutureCompany Garter Stitch Blanket Knitting Kit, $75 to $90

This beginner blanket kit will keep you warm as your work progresses—and you'll love cuddling up under it all winter long. The garter stitch blanket uses an acrylic-wool yarn blend that comes in seven colours, finishing at approximately 120 by 85 cm.

Woobles Pierre the Penguin Crochet Kit, $45

You may have seen Woobles go viral on social media, and we're all for collecting these adorable crochet stuffed animals. The yarn is custom made for beginners and the design is pre-started to reduce the chance of mistakes. The kit also comes with a yarn needle, stuffing, a PDF penguin crochet pattern, an ergonomic crochet hook and step-by-step video instructions.

Uncommon Goods Wooden Flower Bouquet Building Kit, $61

This totally unique craft kit is a wooden puzzle that, when pieced together, transforms into a bouquet of flowers. Once complete, your arrangement will feature wooden blooms of sunflowers, lilacs, red camellias, pink roses and eucalyptus. The project takes about three hours to finish; the kit contains instructions and 581 snap-in pieces.

Make Market Mushrooms Diamond Art Kit, $20

Add some whimsy to your wall decor with this diamond painting kit. Resin rhinestones are applied to a pre-printed canvas to create a “painting” that sparkles and shimmers like a mosaic. With this affordable kit, you’ll create six mushroom images that can be displayed together or individually, each measuring 4 x 6 in. The kit also includes a stylus and grip cover, craft tray, wax caddy and instructions.

Uphome Embroidery Starter Kit, $15 for a Set of 3

This starter kit is designed for novices and one of the most budget-friendly ones we could find. You'll have three lovely floral pictures to display when you're done. The kit includes a needle, hoop, instructions, stamped cloth and thread.

StudiostoneCreative Bear Soapstone Carving Kit, $34

Capture the spirit of the Canadian Rockies with this soapstone carving kit—and support a small business based in British Columbia. It takes about 90 minutes to carve your own soapstone bear. Each stone reveals a surprise colour when waxed, ranging from brown to green, and no two pieces are alike. This craft project is made with natural and non-toxic materials so it’s safe for kids, too.

AnnaHandmadeDIY Bead Embroidery Kit, $66

This bead embroidery kit creates a bird with vibrant botanical plumage. It's a truly stunning and intricate piece of nature art that you can display at home or gift someone who loves birdwatching. The DIY kit contains a 20 x 20-cm. canvas, 15 colours of beads, needles, thread and detailed instructions.

Rolife Bookstore DIY Book Nook Shelf Insert Kit, $63

Bibliophiles take note of this whimsical DIY bookshelf insert. Reminiscent of antique bookstores, this miniature 3D wooden puzzle is one of our favourite gifts for book lovers. It takes 194 pieces and about five hours to assemble the scene, featuring a red velvet sofa, potted plants, bookshelves, vintage books and other charming details. A built-in light adds a warm ambient glow. It also makes a great bookend.

Brin Brun DIY Winter Candle Making Set, $50

Add some ambience to your winter nights with this soy wax candle making set. This wintery kit features fireplace and Christmas tree scents, reusable glass jars and FSC-certified wood wicks. There's a tutorial video accessible by QR code and it takes about 30 minutes to make two candles, which burn for up to 20 hours.

HeartCraftedVN Macramé Kit, $50 to $125 (30% off)

We love the retro-meets-boho look of this macramé wall hanger, which measures approximately 6 x 29 in. The kit comes with everything you need including cotton cords, a wooden dowel, a knot sheet and a link to a video tutorial. There are 25 cord colours to choose from and you can order between one and three hangers.

StitcheryDotShop Wish Star DIY Counted Cross Stitch Kit, $76

This counted cross stitch project creates an ethereal portrait of a young woman in period dress reaching for a wishing star. This beginner-friendly kit includes cotton canvas, cotton floss in 18 colours, a needle , an enlarged chart and instructions.

MoraApproved DIY Pottery Kit, $37 to $52

This clay kit lets you create two pottery pieces imprinted with pressed flowers. It comes with everything you need for the project, including air dry clay, pottery tools and instructions. You can order acrylic paint for an additional fee.