2. Make money knitting

If you have basic knitting skills you can create products that you can t hen sell for a profit.

The easiest, and the one that most people begin with when they first start to knit, is the scarf which you could sell to your friends, family or even a market stall if you come up with a creative enough design.

Once you’re a little more confident with your skills you can move on to jumpers, socks, hats, bags, cushion covers and blankets.

If you don’t fancy standing on a market stall all day or find the idea of selling online a hassle, there are different ways that you can make money from your knitting skills.

For example, designers sometimes look for very skilled knitters to make up specific items.