Craft kits are the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to get into craft. There's craft kits designed specifically for kids, teens and even adults so that you can pick up a new skill.
From Etsy to Amazon, craft kits for adults are becoming more and more popular and there's one for every discipline! Whether you want to try your hand at sewing, woodwork, knitting or embroidery there is a kit out there with your name on it.
We've collected the top craft kits for adults in ten different crafts so you can really see the range available on the market. We've selected craft kits for adults from both top sellers and independent designer-makers.
If you know what type of craft kit you're looking for click the craft below to be taken straight to that section!
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Best craft kits for adults in 2024
Edited 08/11/24 to ensure pricing and product availability is up to date.
Sewing craft kits for adults in 2024
If you're new to sewing and need a little help with the basics make sure you read our beginners guide to sewing and browse our best sewing machines for beginners guide to pick up your first machine! We also have a ton of sewing kits for beginners too.
1. Whale cushion craft kit for adults
Buy from Etsy (£10.00)
Sew your own cuddly whale pal with Windswept Girlie's super cute sewing craft kit for adults. It's a really simple make and all the materials are sourced from Cornwall.
2. Foxy Felt sewing kit
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Get your Great British Sewing Bee on with Clara's Foxy Felt sewing kit. Stitch your own cute little felt fox with this easy sewing kit.
This would be a fabulous gift for anyone who is new to sewing.
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3. Leather glasses craft kit
Buy from Etsy (£55.00)
This craft kit for adults is for those of you experienced sewists who want to try something a little different. Move away from fabrics and try leather with Artisans' leather glasses case kit.
Choose from three colours of Italian vegetable leather and start making your own leather creation today.
4. Sock llama sewing kit
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This cheerful sock llama sewing kit is guaranteed to raise a smile! Turn socks into a charming little llama character by following the simple sewing guide.
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5. Scrunchie sewing craft kit
Buy from Etsy (£6.95)
This super-affordable craft kit for adults is by Frock Chick Clothing. The kit includes everything you need to make your very own scrunchie.
We love how eco-friendly this kit is - each box includes fabric that would have ended up in landfill!
Mosaic craft kits for adults
6. Bee Happy mosaic heart kit
Mosaic craft kits for adults don't come more beautiful than this adorable Bee Happy heart from Not On The High Street! This gorgeous mosaic design would look incredible in your garden or hanging inside your home, wherever you think it looks best.
7. Slate house number mosaic
Make your front door stand out with this creative mosaic house number kit from Not On The High Street. This would make a wonderful present for someone who has just moved house.
8. Lemon tile craft kit for adults
Buy from Etsy (£28.00)
We all need some fruity mosaic craft kits for adults in our lives. Montet Mosaics has created a beautiful lemon tile kit which comes in a 20 x 20cm piece.
It comes with the tile you will stick your pieces of sea glass too but you'll need to trim it down to size with wheeled tile nippers. Montet Mosaics sell these in their Etsy shop.
9. Olive branch mosaic craft kit for adults
Buy from Etsy (£37.00)
Swallow Mosaics are the kings of mosaic craft kits for adults. How lovely would this olive branch tile look mounted in your kitchen or garden?
This elegant mosaic kit also requires tile cutting so make sure you have the appropriate tools before you buy.
Woodcraft kits for adults
10. Steer skull pendant woodcraft kit
Buy from Etsy (£12.95+)
Carve your own jewellery with Giles Newman's woodcraft kits for adults. There's a range of different pendants available on the store all you have to do is pick your favourite and start carving.
11. DIY birdhouse craft kit for adults
Buy from Etsy (£38.96+)
DJA Woodworks has created the lovelist woodcraft kit for adults which the whole family could get involved with.
Buy one of their kits and you'll get all the pieces delivered so you can create your own DIY birdhouse. Then you can get painting! The birds will thank you later...
Crochet craft kits for adults
For all your basic crochet techniques head to our crochet guide for beginners and our how to crochet tutorials. We also have even more kits in our crochet kits for beginners round up.
12. Crochet cactus kit
Could this crochet kit be any cuter? Make your own adorable little cacti to display in your home. The kits contain everything you need to get crafting, including the yarn, tools and toy stuffing.
The best bit? They won't die if you forget to water them.
13. Crochet pot craft kit for adults
Buy from Etsy (£30.00)
Cocoon and Me has loads of craft kits for adults and we especially love this mini crochet pot kit. It's designed for beginners and will look so lovely hanging on your wall filled with plants.
14. Amigurumi giraffe craft kit
Buy from Etsy (£18.41)
Craft kits for adults don't come cuter than Bava Craft's giraffe kit. Make this adorable little fella complete with striped sweater using the simple step-by-step photo tutorials.
15. DIY crochet puppy kit
This sweet little crochet puppy is made for cuddling! You could give the finished dog as a gift or keep her all to yourself.
The kit includes eco-friendly recycled cotton in the colours you need, but remember that you will need to buy the toy stuffing separately.
16. Mini crochet basket craft making kit
Buy from Etsy (£22.00)
This mini crochet basket kit is by The Left Hookery and is great if you're fairly new to crochet. It comes beautifully packaged with everything you need including a crochet hook and stitch marker.
You could either give the craft kit as the gift or give the completed basket as a gift!
Knitting craft kits for adults
New to knitting? We've got complete knitting for beginners guide and a whole bunch of knitting kits for beginners so you can start your knitting journey.
17. Rainbow blanket knitting kit
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Looking for the perfect blanket to snuggle up under this winter? We love this beautiful rainbow blanket knitting kit from Not On The High Street.
You can personalise the yarn colours so your blanket matches your decor perfectly. You'll be able to stay warm underneath it while you're making it too!
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18. Roll up knit down jumper kit
Buy from Etsy (£82.50+)
Take your knitting to the next level with Lauren Aston Designs' gorgeous knitted jumper craft kit. You can either select a kit which will create a striped jumper in whatever colours you fancy or a simple one colour jumper.
The kit includes all the super chunky yarn you'll need, the pattern and instructions. You can pay extra for circular knitting needles and a tapestry needle.
19. Giant blanket knitting kit
When it comes to cosy blankets, bigger is always better! Supersize your throws with this giant blanket knitting kit from No On The High Street, which is available in 30+ colours.
Macrame craft kits for adults
To master all the macrame knots in these kits check out our basic macrame knots and free macrame patterns. We take you through each step one by one with easy to follow photo instructions.
20. Plant hanger craft kit for adults
Buy from Etsy (£15)
If you're a plant lover then this is the macrame craft kit for you. Handmade by Hens UK's is selling a craft kit that comes with everything you need to make a DIY plant hanger.
They can even include a birthday card if you're giving it as a gift for a loved one.
21. Macrame coaster craft kit for adults
Use your macrame skills to create these gorgeous coasters by Bergin & Bath's craft kit for adults. Choose your colour of coasters – each set comes with three different colours.
Follow the step-by-step guides to make your own beautiful set of coasters.
22. Macrame cactus kit
Brighten your home with one of these little macrame cacti! This is a fabulously simple craft kit for macrame beginners and the set comes with all the materials and instructions you'll need.
23. FREEBLOSS Christmas macrame set
In the mood for a spot of Christmas crafting? This cool little macrame kit can be used to make a selection of jolly Christmas ornaments.
Each kit contains cords, beads, wooden stars and more. There's a QR code you can scan to get detailed instructions too.
Weaving craft kits for adults
Our weaving techniques blog post will help you these craft kits! Make sure you also check out our weaving patterns for some techniques you can use in your woven creations.
24. Beginner's loom craft kit
This wooden weaving kit for beginners is a brilliant way to get into this satisfying craft. You'll learn to experiment with different patterns to create your own handmade textiles.
The kit includes a comb, a loom, varying merino wool yarns and weaving needles.
25. Medium circular weaving loom kit
If you want to take your first steps into weaving without buying a full-sized loom, this mini weaving kit is a great alternative. You can get a little taste of weaving and see if you like it!
There are several different options to choose from with a range of yarn shades.
26. Weaving craft kit for adults
Buy from Etsy (£58)
If you're a seasoned weaver and already have a loom then these little craft kits by Wild Woven are for you. They'll contain tutti-frutti yarns, a rustic loom, hand carved weaving needle a piece of driftwood for the centerpiece.
27. Frame weaver starter kit
Take your weaving to the next level with this fantastic frame weaver starter kit. In addition to the complete weaving set, you'll also gain access to an online course for beginners so you can master weaving at your own pace.
There's two different loom size options as well as a choice of yarn colours.
28. Woolly Mammoth weaving loom kit
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Create your own stunning woven textiles with this large loom kit from Woolly Mammoth. They have a selection of kit options from basic to quintessential, which come with instructions for use.
If you've tried weaving before, you can opt to buy just the loom.
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Papercraft kits for adults
If you're in need of some tools to help you while making these craft kits head to our best printer for card making round up and our review of the best die cutting machines on the market.
29. Miniature 3d Greenhouse craft kit
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Craft kits for adults just got miniature! Create your own mini greenhouse complete with plants, tools and even a baby birdhouse with ROBOTIME's papercraft kit. The kit comes with all the pieces and instructions but you will need to buy the glue and papercraft tools if you don't already have them.
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30. Solar paper printing craft kit for adults
Buy from Etsy (£7.35+)
Harness the power of the sun into your crafts with Elemental Leaf's nature shadow print kit. The craft kit includes five sheets of light sensitive paper, then you simply add your plants, develop in the sunshine and fix in water. It comes with a video tutorial to show you how to start solar printing.
31. Paper quilling craft kit for adults
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This quilling kit craft kits for adults includes 9 tools, 900 strips of quilling paper and 40 pearl pins. This kit really has everything you need in it to become a paper quilling pro.
For more paper quilling fun check out our quilling ideas for beginners.
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32. Papercutting craft kits
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Get into paper cutting with this set of 36 beautiful designs! You'll need to buy a cutting mat and knife separately to make the most of this pack. If you want to step up your papercraft game read our round up of the best paper cutting tools.
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Embroidery craft kits for adults
Master all the embroidery techniques in these craft kits with our embroidery for beginners guide. There's also plenty of embroidery starter kits for you to choose from to help you on your stitching journey.
33. Starry Night embroidery kit
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Recreate the magic of a Van Gogh painting with this incredible embroidery kit. The set includes embroidery floss as well as instructions to help you recreate Van Gogh's iconic art.
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34. Bee embroidery craft kit
Buy from Etsy (£24.95+)
Oh Sew Bootiful also has plenty of craft kit for adults available to buy. This summery little kit will teach you how to create six different embroidery techniques and turn them into this lovely bumblebee scene.
35. Bugs, birds and berries cushion embroidery kit
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Create an enchanting cushion design with this embroidery kit from Not On The High Street. The intricate pattern features birds, foliage, insects and berries.
The kit comes with all the supplies, plus a detailed instruction book with photographs.
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Cross stitch craft kits for adults
Check out our cross stitch for beginners guide to help you with these craft kits. We've also rounded up a whole bunch more modern cross stitch kits if these five aren't enough!
36. Pusheen cross-stitch kit
This Pusheen embroidery hoop is a craft kit for adults that will keep you entertained all evening long. It includes three pieces of fabric, a mini hoop, enough thread for three designs, a needle and some mini scissors. You'll get to keep the little book with is full of adorable Pusheen charts too!
37. Hello Sunshine cross stitch kit
Lift your spirits with this glorious Hello Sunshine cross stitch kit. This fab little cross stitch set is ideal for beginners and it's here to brighten your day!
38. Watercolour map cross stitch kit
Dream of new adventures and savour happy memories as you sew this pretty watercolour cross stitch map kit. Buy just the kit or add an embroidery hoop or needle minder to your order.
Basket weaving craft kits for adults
Head to our complete beginners guide to basket weaving for advice and techniques on how to basket weave.
39. Mini basket kit
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Try basket weaving for the first time with this endearing mini basket kit! This kit comes with helpful step-by-step instructions plus all of the materials you'll need to make a pretty, practical basket.
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40. Christmas bells craft kit
We love this festive craft kit for adults by Wonder Weaver Design. Weave your own Christmas bells with their kit which comes with a wooden bell mould, canes, jingle bells, twine, bows and instructions. They'd make great Christmas decorations for your home.
Get making with the best craft kits for adults
Whether you want to try out a new hobby or choose a crafty gift for a friend, the best craft kits for adults give you the chance to explore your creative side.
We've rounded up a fantastic selection of craft kits for you to browse. Pick your favourite and get crafting!
Make stylish accessories with the best jewellery making kits
Ever fancied making your own earrings, bracelets or necklaces? Learn how to create your own unique accessories with Gathered's pick of the best jewellery making kits.
