I started crafting outside during the pandemic and honestly never stopped. There's something about knitting on a porch or painting at a picnic table that just hits different. These are the kits and supplies I actually use.
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Knitting & Crochet Kits 🧶
Painting Outdoors
Embroidery & Stitching
Macramé Supplies 🪢
Journaling & Lettering
Outdoor Craft Comfort
Knitting & Crochet Kits 🧶
I taught myself to crochet sitting on my back deck last summer. These kits made it way less intimidating than I expected.
this is how I started. comes with hooks, yarn, and a little booklet that actually makes sense.
Boye Learn to Crochet Pet Clothing & Accessories
perfect first project 🫧 you end up with something useful too
Katech Beginner Dishcloth Knitting Kit
the color changes do all the work for you. so satisfying to watch it build up.
Lion Brand Yarn Mandala 525-212 Spirit
my hands used to cramp after 20 minutes. these fixed that completely.
Clover 3672 Amour Crochet Hook Set
way easier to manage outside, yarn doesn't slide off the ends when the wind picks up
Boye 29-Inch Aluminum Circular Needles Size 15
Painting Outdoors
Plein air painting sounds fancy but I literally just sit in my yard with a watercolor set. It's the most relaxed I ever feel.
great pigment for the price. I've gone through three of these 🎨
ARTEZA Watercolor Paint Set, 12 Colors
pages hold up well and don't buckle too much when wet
CANSON XL Watercolour 300gsm A4 Paper
soft brushes, travel friendly. I keep them in my tote bag all summer.
Princeton Aqua Elite
folds flat and weighs nothing. I bring it to the park constantly
Miratuso Tabletop Easel Painting Easel
tiny little kit that fits in your jacket pocket. bought one for my sister too 💛
Sakura Koi Pocket Field Sketch Kit
Embroidery & Stitching
I do most of my embroidery on the patio. Something about natural light makes it so much easier to see the stitches.
everything you need in one box. the hoops are decent quality too.
Caydo 6 Pcs Kids Cross Stitch Embroidery Kit
so many colors. I keep them organized in a little bead box.
DMC Embroidery Floss Anniversary Pack,36 Colors
cuts clean and doesn't fray much which was a problem with cheaper ones I tried
Pllieay 4 Pieces Printed Aida Cloth 14ct
bought this for my niece and then made one myself lol 😅
Dimensions Learn-A-Craft Cross Stitch Kit 6"
sharp and small. they live in my craft bag permanently now.
SINGER 4.5in ProSeries™ Scissor NANO Tip™
Macramé Supplies 🪢
Making macramé plant hangers outside just feels right. Plus the mess stays outside which my partner appreciates.
soft cotton, doesn't shed everywhere. my go-to cord.
BOCHIKNOT 3-Ply Macrame Cord 3mm x 330yds (300m)
keeps everything pinned and organized while you work
The Beadsmith Mini Macrame Board
smooth finish, no sanding needed. I use the 3 inch ones most
20PCS Natural Wood Rings for Crafts
way better instructions than YouTube honestly. I reference it all the time. 📖
Macrame for Beginners and Beyond: 24 Easy Macramé
natural wood look that goes with everything. nice and lightweight.
3000 Pieces Mini Round Colorful Wooden Beads Set
Journaling & Lettering
I fill up about one journal a month just sitting outside with coffee in the morning. It's become my favorite routine.
the paper is thick enough that markers don't bleed through ✨
LEUCHTTURM1917 - Hardcover Notebook Medium (A5)
blend so smoothly. I use the pastel set the most.
Tombow 56198 Watercolor Set with Dual Brush Pens
waterproof ink which matters when you're outside and it's dewy
Sakura Pigma Micron Color Pen Set, 73 Ct
fill it with water and go. no cup to knock over on uneven ground
Aquash™ Water Brush - Fine Point SMALL
fun little addition to any journal page. my kids love picking stickers for me
Olive's BIG Sticker Book Collection
Outdoor Craft Comfort
Crafting outside for hours means you need a couple creature comforts. Learned that the hard way my first summer.
stable surface for working in a camp chair or on a blanket 🏕️
V-Hold Laptop Lap Desk with Cushion
I use this to inflate my seat cushion. tiny but powerful.
FLEXTAILGEAR Tiny Pump 3X Portable Air
waterproof bottom so morning dew doesn't soak through
Coleman Water Resistant Blanket, 80"x80", Aqua
I wrap my yarn around these to keep it from rolling away in the breeze
Nite Ize Original Gear Tie
clips right to my project when the sun starts going down. simple and bright.
