Head to hobbycraft.co.uk for a fantastic range of free patterns and step-by-step guides. You can try your hand at crocheting a pumpkin, knitting a toadstool handbag, or even making macramé baubles.

Hand-knitting, a knitting technique used to make "chunky blankets," is gaining popularity among younger generations. (Credit: CBS2) Not only is it easy, it's a good way to stitch away stress.