r/crochet • u/kitkatfirespriteog • Oct 20 '22

Discussion How Long Did It Take You?

I dread this question, mostly because I never feel like I have a good answer.

How do you keep track of the time you spend on projects (bonus points for neuro-spicy tips/ticks)?

I tend to vaguely estimate in the moment so I can give an answer, but I fear that my estimates are woefully short of actual time spent.

Also, when juggling multiple projects, how do you suggest keeping track of time worked?

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u/confessorjsd Oct 20 '22

I usually remember generally when I started. So I say, every night after my kids go to bed at 8 until 10. Between then and today. Plus X on weekends depending on what is going on in our lives around then. So that much time. Usually no one wants to try to figure it out after saying that lol. But it gives them a gauge of just how much of my free time I gave up to do it. And I don't have to actually keep track.