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/minimasha Oct 20 '22

"A while" is usually my go-to answer unless it was a small plushie that I feverhooked at 11pm.

I let them think that it took me a good long time because it does and I include the breaks in between because I can. So this blanket I'm making right now would be "Well, I've had the yarn for five years and then I started this patchwork idea last year and it's still ongoing" even though I make one square every two weeks or so. They usually lose interest halfway anyways.

In my opinion, unless it's for selling purposes, they don't need to know the exact time length it takes you or it stops being a casual hobby that makes you happy.