Just because you’re living on the road doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy your hobbies. There are so many options to keep busy while you’re traveling! Here’s some ideas on crafts I enjoy as well as some others that are on my “to do” list. I’ll even show you what I’m working on when I’m not working on LuLu!
Crochet & Knitting
Don’t be fooled by some people’s yarn stash (including your own!) Both crochet and knitting are great crafts to do while on the road. Depending on how quick you finish projects, you don’t need more than a few skeins on hand at any one time. Skeins themselves are also pretty small – they can fit on an empty seat, the glovebox, a cabinet, or even as decorative pillows. I currently have 3 projects I’m working on an all my supplies fit in a second-hand Victoria’s Secret Pink tote!
The possibilities of what you can make are endless, too. Do you need a blanket? A new rearview mirror charm? Some cozies to make sure your breakables stay safe? You can even use them to store fruits, veggies, and other supplies.
The best thing about this craft? You can do it anywhere! It’s easy to take with you while relaxing outside or inside, by the beach, or laying in bed. Once you’re done with a skein, you can challenge yourself to make some other small items with it or you can donate it. This keeps your stash small. Its also a great hobby to have to make a little extra cash or trade for goodies.
Embroidery & Cross Stitch
If yarn is still taking up too much space, skeins of thread are much smaller. Many embroidery projects can fit in a gallon-sized bag, so they save even more space. Recently, I’ve gotten really into samplers because they offer quick gratification.
Even if you don’t want to commit to creating a specific item (think tea-towel or framed art), check your closet. There’s bound to be some items that could use a little jazzing up. Maybe you could add some x’s on the hem of your favorite shorts or flowers on a pocket! All you need is a few needles and a couple skeins of embroidery floss to get started.
Geocaching
Have you heard of geocaching? Basically, you go outside and locate a little stash box (aka cache) at a certain set of GPS coordinates. I’ve been wanting to start geocaching for years now because it sounds like so much fun! While you don’t have to remove the treasure in the cache (and therefore don’t need a replacement), its a lot of fun to find a little reward. There’s whole website dedicated to geocaching, so definitely check it out.
As far as crafting goes, geocaching usually requires very small items, like a small keychain. This may take more supplies than embroidery and crochet, but as long as you’re not trying to mass produce, you can contain them in a pretty small space.
Journaling
Junk journaling has really boomed recently, like bullet journaling did a few years ago. I absolutely love both but the ND means I lean more towards junk journaling. Whatever kind of journaling you’re doing, you can get away with just a journal, some markers, and some pens.
Using things you find around you can also create some really wonderful art. Pressed flowers, leaves, brown paper from that fast-food bag and pretty stickers you were going to buy anyway can really go a long way towards making your journal just so. Journals can absolutely be a work of art!
Arts and crafts on the road don’t have to be boring and you don’t have to ditch your hobbies just because you live in a tiny space. None of these require you to be inside while doing them and are typically small enough to store in a tote that you can carry with you on your adventures. Find the idea of starting a new hobby daunting? All of these are beginner-friendly, too! The possibilities are endless!
What are your favorite crafts while travelling? Let me know so I can try them out, too!
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