New Pursuits for the Curious Mind: 2021's Top Choices for Learning a Fresh Hobby
**New Year, New Hobbies: Explore Your Interests with These Popular Activities and Their Typical Price Ranges**
Starting the new year with a fresh perspective and new hobbies can be an exciting adventure. Here's a list of popular hobbies for 2025–2026, along with their typical price ranges for essential items. These prices are approximate, based on U.S. retail averages (excluding sales/discounts), and reflect beginner to mid-tier quality.
1. **Origami**: Dive into the art of paper folding with origami sheets, priced at around $1.90 (approximately ₹139), and an origami guidebook for around $13.23 (approximately ₹1,323).
2. **Ukulele**: Known for being one of the easiest and fastest instruments to learn, a ukulele can be purchased for around $30–$50 (approximately ₹2,200–₹3,600).
3. **Puzzles**: A 1000-piece puzzle can cost around $10 (approximately ₹779).
4. **Sudoku**: A Sudoku book typically costs around $2 (approximately ₹139).
5. **Travel Scrapbook**: Capture your memories with a travel scrapbook, priced at around $40 (approximately ₹399).
6. **Blank Manga Comic Book**: For aspiring manga artists, a blank comic book costs around $17–$20 (approximately ₹1,664).
7. **Paint-by-Numbers Kit**: Unleash your inner artist with a paint-by-numbers kit, priced at around $30 (approximately ₹2,990).
8. **Kindle e-Reader**: Immerse yourself in digital books with a Kindle e-reader, costing around $80 (approximately ₹7,999).
9. **Fitness Watch**: Monitor your fitness progress with a fitness watch, priced at around $200 (approximately ₹1,999).
10. **Crossword Puzzles**: Challenge your mind with a crossword book, costing around $6 (approximately ₹615).
11. **Tarot Reading Cards and Guide**: Explore the world of tarot with a deck of cards and a guidebook, priced at around $12 for the deck (approximately ₹1,120) and $7.50 for the guide (approximately ₹748).
12. **Spanish Language Course**: Learn a new language with a beginner's Spanish course, which includes books and audio CDs, costing around $240 (approximately ₹2,374).
13. **Macro Phone Lens Attachment**: Upgrade your phone photography with a macro lens attachment, priced at around $120 (approximately ₹1,199).
14. **Beginner's Gardening Kit**: Grow your green thumb with a beginner's gardening kit, costing around $30 (approximately ₹299).
15. **Sewing Machine**: Sew your own creations with a sewing machine, priced at around $100 (approximately ₹8,946).
16. **2-in-1 Bullet Journal Set**: Organise your thoughts and ideas with a 2-in-1 bullet journal set, costing around $20 (approximately ₹199).
17. **Resin Kit and Resin Pigments**: Create unique resin crafts with a resin kit and pigments, priced at around $6 (approximately ₹599) for the kit and $16 (approximately ₹1,650) for the pigments.
18. **Adult Coloring Book**: Relax and unwind with an adult coloring book, priced at around $4 (approximately ₹291).
19. **Embroidery Kit for Beginners**: Discover the art of embroidery with a beginner's kit, priced at around $6 (approximately ₹599).
20. **Calligraphy Pens and Instructional Book**: Improve your handwriting and learn calligraphy with a set of pens and an instructional book, priced at around $2 (approximately ₹200) for the pens and $9 (approximately ₹899) for the book.
- For those interested in digital art, a tablet for inPinterest drawing could cost around $150 (approximately ₹12,999).
- If you're a bookworm, you can find a vast selection of titles on Amazon India with prices range from affordable to premium.
- DIY craft enthusiasts might enjoy international content on intlcomtent for getting inspiration, priced at around $3.99 per month (approximately ₹329).
- If you're a beginner in fashion and beauty, you can find cost-effective hobby ideas on Amazon's Fashion and Beauty section.
- Love cooking? Explore new food-and-drink recipes during the coronavirus lockdown and experiment with them in your own home-and-garden setting.
- strengthening relationships can be a valuable hobby. Consider quality time with your pets, travel (when safe), or even learning how to care for a car together.
- For hobbyists with a passion for shopping, consider supporting local businesses for unique items and experiences over large retail chains.
- Discover the tranquility of painting, sketching, or drawing during your free time. Art supplies can be found at reasonable prices on Amazon.
- If you're an aspiring manga artist living in India, crafts materials like storyboards and comics can be purchased on amazon India for a variety of prices.
- Hobbies can bring people together. Try hosting game nights, puzzle parties, or paint-and-sip events with friends and family.
