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How much time do I need to crochet a week?

 



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Crocheting is a cool hobby. It may be your only hobby. For me, well, let’s just say, I have quite a few hobbies. So it really depends on what I am feeling. I may want to write, or scrapbook, or do some diamond painting…but let’s look at crocheting.

So instead of working out what times to allocate to your crocheting, first, lets look at your projects.

Ask yourself:

  • What are you working on currently? And yes, it can be more than one crochet project.
  • Do you have to count stitches when crocheting these projects?

Can you crochet and watch TV?

Sometimes, it’s nice to relax and crochet while watching TV. So you can do two things at once. If you don’t have to count stitches, then crocheting while watching TV can be very relaxing. Your hands have something to do while you watch your favourite show. Plus, you don’t have to find extra time in the day to add in crocheting.

Do you have two hours spare on your weekend?

Again, pending on what project you are crocheting, allowing yourself two hours to create one or a few crocheting projects, on the weekend, is perfect to keeping your crocheting hobby alive.

Also, you may not have two hours in one timeslot. So, break it down, do 30 minute chunks of crocheting and then stop after 30 minutes, then pick it up later for another 30 minutes when you have it spare. (I do this for exercise and break it up into 10 minute slots and do this 3 times in the day, instead of a one 30 minute slot.) It can relate to hobbies as well!

Do you have kids sports training during the week?

If you have kids sports training during the week, it normally goes for an hour or a bit longer. Make use of the time and sit down and crochet. Again, if you enjoy chatting to the parents, just take an easy project, that you don’t have to count stitches for and chat and crochet at the same time. The parents won’t care that you are crocheting while chatting. A win/win for everyone.

Do you travel on public transport to get to work or study?

Travelling on public transport can be anywhere from 30 minutes to 60 minutes or in some cases even longer. Put your headphones in and crochet to your hearts content. Again, I recommend a non-counting stitch project for public transport. Only because, if you have to follow a pattern, it might be hard to hold the pattern and your yarn and crocheting the actual project on your lap. So do a crocheting project where you don’t have to use a pattern (ideally). You can definitely try what you feel comfortable in doing.

Your lunch break

Lunch breaks are the best parts of the day. Whether you are working or studying or just out for the day. Take your crocheting project with you and crochet for the 30 minutes or so you may get as a break. I find just taking an extra small bag (or yarn bag if you have one) and put all your materials inside, because you don’t want to be losing the crochet hook during your break. Having a small bag for all your supplies will help you find what you are needing pretty quickly, rather than stuffing it in your normal bag, with everything else you carry.

In your favourite crocheting spot

We all have that favourite crocheting spot that we love to sit out. Whether its on your lounge, outdoors at a table, or even sitting down in a comfy spot you have made for yourself, with cushions with your back leaning against the wall. Find your crocheting spot and sit in it, at least once a week for 30 minutes crocheting.

Having a favourite spot, helps you get into the routine of crocheting quicker, everytime you sit in this space, your mind knows its time to crochet.

And finally, just make time to crochet

Life happens and things change on a daily basis. So just make a time in your day and tell yourself, at this time, I am going to crochet and nothing will stop me. Unless it’s an emergency! It doesn’t have to be for hours. Even just 30 minutes a week and if your project takes longer than 30 minutes, just write down what round you are up to in the pattern and finish it another time or the following week. You don’t have to complete a project in one go!

I hope this blog post has helped you work out a time and maybe a place of when to crochet! For those of us, who are lucky to crochet every day, that is super awesome, keep it up!

#crocheting #timeforhobbies #meltoye

Also if you are a beginner in crocheting, you may appreciate reading my ‘The journey of crocheting for beginners’ ebook by Melanie Toye. You can purchase here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1808619

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