Knitting sometimes seems to be a dying art, but Instructables is doing its best to bring it back. The website is actually a treasure trove of useful information, and its knitting instructions come in the form of a series of videos that allow you to develop your skills at your own pace. It's a hugely relaxing (and not to mention useful) pastime that anyone can learn with a bit of patience.
As children we scrawl, scribble, sketch, and experiment with drawing all the time, but as we get older, most of us stop altogether (aside from the odd doodle to waste time when we should be working!) But drawing is a fantastic hobby that not only gets the creative juices flowing, but provides a superb distraction from life's everyday stresses. Draw Space is a great tool for starters and teaches you all manner of techniques. You never know, you could be a budding Van Gogh without realizing!
If you fancy your chances as a trader, then Investopedia offers a wealth of resources for you. The site contains huge amount of information about the stock market, all presented in simple terms. Most importantly for any newcomer, there is a free Stock Market basics course to get you going. Just be careful should you decide to start investing money in the real markets!
