What do you watch or listen to while you craft?

Mouse121

Hi! I just joined and I'm really excited to get chatting to people. I've just finished watching Only Murders in the Building while I've been working on my cross stitch. What do other people watch or listen to when they are crafting? I'm always on the look out for more things to have on in the background. I think part of it is finding a balance between something interesting to watch but not too distracting. I've been listening to a lot of audiobooks as well - just finished one that was about what would happen if the moon turned to cheese which was a very funny read.  

tempest.steel

I’m currently watching the Pokémon anime while I crochet some Pokémon amigurumi. Generally I like things that aren’t too challenging to follow: police procedurals, medical dramas, Mystery Science Theater 3000.

TestKnit

I've recently finished Pantheon, a little science fiction series. I like watching animations that keep my brain interested as I mostly knit clothes, which, unless you're working with a chart or colorwork, is very repetitive and can be... boring, in a very peaceful and enjoyable way! But still, boring. So adding a series that I can watch and think about while I work on my stockinette stitch is perfect. Also, since I work in science, it's fun!

If I am, however, working on something where I have to concentrate, I put on some cookalongs, knitalongs, you get the gist. It makes me feel accompanied and entertained enough to enjoy the work. So far, my absolute favorite has been Cooking with Babish. He makes delicious food!

Mouse121

I haven't seen either of those, but I am going to put How I Met Your Mother on my to watch list. i've heard loads of good things about it and it seems so good to craft to - nice and easy. Same as It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. I like true crime, but only during the day haha. Netflix has really good true crime stuff though - it's been a while since i've looked through it. Thanks for the suggestions!   

Mouse121

pitussa replied at 2025-8-19 18:39
Usually True Crime on streaming platforms.
Or knitting podcasts on YT

YT has so much crafty stuff to watch. I haven't watched any knitting stuff for a while - it's been ages since I've knitted anything. but there is so much stuff on flosstube! I'll have to explore some knitting podcasts too and see if it inspires me to start knitting again

StitchFairy

I love to listen to audio books. I love cozy mysteries. One of my favorite recent series I listened to was  The Sunny Side Up Cozy Mysteries. The entire series is fantastic!!

babo4ka

I can't watch anything while stitching. Just to look up occasionally, really. That's why documentaries on Youtube and/or Flosstube are my favorites.

pepperjack

When I x-stitch I usually "watch" a streaming show. More like listening with a few glances up here and there

brinxybaby

I watch tv shows that I’ve watched before and love. That way I know what’s happening without having to watch closely.

merinomorena

I love an audiobook but only if the project is pretty easy!! Otherwise I won’t be able to fully listen to the book

Euodkdndk

I love series like How I met your mother or The Big Bang Theory! Or true crime on Netflix or YouTube haha

pitussa

Usually True Crime on streaming platforms.
Or knitting podcasts on YT

wolfie

Queen! the best band ever!