Continuing on from our last post, we’re looking at how to feel all cottagecore this weekend. Why not settle in and make a whole evening of it, drinking a cup of tea and tackling a cottagecore activity.
Far from being passé, crochet has actually taken teens by storm. A trending hashtag on TikTok, more people are learning how to crochet than ever before, popular with both boys and girls alike as something to do to soothe anxiety. There are great guides to making things like a snowman for a Christmas present, to practical belts, gloves, or bubble tea sling bags. Knitting and crochet are actually recommended by counsellors for people that have extreme anxiety due to its repetitie nature. There’s nothing better than looking after your mental health AND getting a sweater out of it!
You could also have a good time watching movies that the cottagecore community have determined are quintessential. Classics like the 1996’s ‘Little Women’, 1975’s ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’, and 1989’s ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ rub shoulders with 2017’s ‘Call Me By Your Name’, and most Wes Anderson films. Why not make a whole day of it and curl up under a (crocheted!) blanket while watching one of these?
Finally, why not get back into nature? Cottagecore is all about heading outside and seeing the natural world, so put on a pair of sturdy shoes and go out adventuring from your front door. Popular cottagecore activities include foraging, either for mushrooms or wild plants, sketching your surroundings, and making pressings of leaves and flowers. In the end, it’s really about appreciating and enjoying how nice life can be without fancy technology or expensive items, getting back down to basics in the mud and soil.
Got other rustic plans this weekend? Why don’t you let us know on the Thousand Dollar Facebook page or Instagram? We’d love to see a crocheted Peggy on there!
Photo by Brodie Vissers from Burst.
