People Share The Best Cheap Hobbies To Pick Up During The Pandemic

Exercise Avoidance

"Not woodworking. Not woodworking is a great hobby that is practically free. The best part is, not woodworking is SO easy that anyone can do it!"

"Things you need:"

"1.Not Saws"

"2.Not Wood"

"3.Not chisels"

"4.Not Clamps"

"There are a few other things you need but if you have these basics then you should be able to get by! Now get out there and don't get into woodworking!"

-- ChandraMccreery

Finally “That Must Take Forever” is a Positive Thing

"One of my favorites is making stop motion films with clay. You can get decent clay for around $3, and any camera can do the job, including your phone."

"You simply move the subject around taking pictures of each tiny movement. Then compile the pictures in a video editing software. Free ones like Windows Movie Maker work."

-- RKingsman

For All of those Post-Quarantine Parties

"Learning old strong man tricks. Hold a chair down with one pinky, rip a phone book in half, so on. There are guides online. There is no greater power move than to be able to pick up a thick pile of papers, and just rip them clean in two."

-- MaxDamage1

High Time for Influencing

"Opening an Instagram account that focuses on a very specific subject, then only posting pics if that subject. For example interesting building facades in your city, or abandoned umbrellas, or people wearing purple. Whatever interests you."

"It becomes a fun scavenger hunt for you, gives an excuse to go on long aimless walks and develops a unique little collection that doesn't take up room or cost money."

-- Dislycan

An Absolute Classic

"Dungeons & Dragons."

"All the resources you need can be found online, the only thing you really need is a few people to play with and a set of dice which are less than 10 bucks. Now that everyone is quarantined we play using voice chat and it works surprisingly well."

-- awesomebananas

Just Choose a Spot Far Enough From Someone Else’s Spot, Please

"Nature observation and journaling. Go hang out in the same spot at the same time for the same duration, once a week. Document what you observe. Then contemplate it."

"Doesn't cost a thing, is educational and relaxing, and will give you a bigger appreciation of Gaia."

-- x01660

for the Takeout Addicts

"Cooking can be a pretty cheap hobby. I mean, you have to eat anyway, might as well enjoy the processes of making your own food." -- LoriannStell

"Honestly, I've found cooking and listening to podcasts to be really fun. Keeps the hands and mind busy, and then you have a necessity afterword so good results!" -- odd_ender

Prepare the Lungs

"Running. Especially now, you can literally keep your distance from people and better yourself at the same time."

"And not a bad idea to build up that cardio in case sh*t starts truly popping off. I'd rather be fit during dark times than fat; you'll likely live longer." -- OMS6

"You ever seen a lion limber up before taking down a gazelle?" -- allothenamestaken

Plenty of Time for Gazing

"I recently got into astronomy and astrophotography. All you need is yourself, a notebook if you want to take notes and a camera/phone. Very cheap and very fun and interesting. You can use starfinder apps on your phone to know what stars you're looking at."

-- IwishIwasElonMusk

Busy Hands are Happy Hands

"Knitting/Crochet" -- Elu_Tala

"Idk about cheap to start but it is incredibly relaxing once you have the motions down. That's basically how I survived college." -- aaron2718