In a Rut? These 'Grandma Hobby' Starter Kits Might Help You Feel Better

Embroidery (which includes methods like needlepoint and cross-stitch) takes patience and focus, and it's a sure-fire way to direct your attention towards something enjoyable. This beginner kit comes with fabrics, an embroidery hoop and everything else you need to help you practice more than 30 stitches and lettering. When you're finished, you'll have three charming samplers to display.

For the bird lover, a pair of binoculars will help you observe without disturbing them. This set comes with a tripod you can balance on the ground or on a table for easier viewing. Per the brand, it delivers a clear view from 650 feet away and also has a phone adapter, so you can snap pictures to share later. Pick up an easy-to-follow guide and you'll be a birder in no time.

Art therapy is a wonderful way to spend a few hours creating something tangible you can admire, or give as a gift! This set from Sculpd has everything you need to make a few pots out of air-dry clay, from the step-by-step instructions to the glossy finishing varnish. It's even easy to replenish your clay supply as needed.

The Woobles kits offer a fun way to enter the world of crochet, as they walk you through every step while you make cute penguins, dinosaurs and bunnies — or even characters like Harry Potter and Snoopy. The best thing about this hobby is that it's portable: Just toss your supplies into a tote bag and you can crochet anywhere.

Remember paint-by-numbers kits from when you were a kid? Well, now you can get a blank canvas custom-printed with one of your favorite photos, and you'll receive everything you need to paint a wonderful keepsake. (These also make amazing gifts!)

If you're going to make puzzling a hobby, you'll appreciate the convenience of this rotating board. It sits flat, has six drawers and swivels like a Lazy Susan. Best of all, a cover protects your unfinished puzzle. Whether you’re working on a small puzzle for an afternoon or have a 1500-piece project underway, this table will keep everything organized. When you finish one that you're proud of, preserve it with these cool puzzle glue sheets and pop it in a frame!

If you've always wondered about your artistic abilities, here's a kit that will inspire you to sit down and give it a shot. It comes with graphite and charcoal pencils, as well as blenders, sharpeners and a sketch pad. You can either draw freestyle and see what you create, or use a book with drawing tips and daily prompts.

Scrapbooking is a hobby that often requires a lot of craft supplies, but big kits can provide enough decoration to fill at least one book. Add your own photos and handwritten memories before decorating with the included stickers. If you want to expand your stash of supplies, look for packs of washi tape, background cardstock, pretty stamps or art markers. Whether you keep your finished scrapbooks for yourself or give them as sentimental gifts, it's a creative way to preserve precious memories.

Even if your grandma was never one to serenade her friends at the beach, someone's granny certainly took center stage from time to time. With a bit of practice, that could be you! This ukulele bundle comes with the instrument, a gig bag, a tuner, a guitar strap, picks and extra strings. Also included are free online ukulele video lessons through the Donner Music app to help get you started.

Not a hobby kit per se, with LEGOs, you may find yourself so deeply focused that you lose track of time. (That could be a good thing!) This wildflower bouquet only has 756 pieces, is easy to build and will look nice on your desk when you're done. If you want an even bigger challenge, try Rome's Trevi Fountain or Van Gogh's Starry Night.