Are you running short of time that you hardly get time for yourself, let alone a hobby?

Or are you one of those people that has a lot on their plate and wondering how to fit in more?

Being a crochet blogger myself, there has been days (and there will) when I have hardly 30 minutes to actually sit down to crochet. I kid you not, this is the reality.

There are so many out there that crochet/knit, has given up on their hobby for lack of time during their day. What if I tell you can very well pursue your favourite hobby amidst your busy schedules?

Here are my 7 tried and tested ways you can find time to crochet in your day.

1.Keep it simple.

The last thing you want to do when you are struggling to find time to crochet is picking up a project with intricate designs. Don’t get me wrong, I am not saying that you cannot take up such projects altogether.

Choose simpler projects with easy stitch and row repetitions to work on, until you get the rhythm going. By doing so, you can cut sown the time of looking into the pattern every now and then and get more time into crocheting.

Simple designs like Simple Summer shawl and Elegance in Elements cardigan need very less time to get the hang of the pattern and you can get more time to crochet.

2. Set a cozy-crochet-corner.

A cozy-crochet-corner is any comfortable place in your house where you can sit and crochet. It can range anything from a dedicated room to a section of your kitchen counter.

Make sure it is in the vicinity of your most-accessed places of your house and keep all your crochet stuff for the project you are working on near the crochet corner. You can keep your stuff in a large basket.

Your cozy-crochet-corner should be instantly accessible so that you can get there to crochet even for a few minutes.

3. Crochet in-between tasks.

Having set your cozy-crochet-corner, you can now resort to your space as and when you get time. Crocheting in-between tasks in one way to squeeze in time.

I do this especially while cooking. I slither into my crochet corner while the cooking is under process, like the waiting time when something is boiling, and you have nothing else to do.

Even five minutes is precious when you are pressed for time. Therefore, crocheting in between tasks is the way to go for those are trying to find time to crochet. But make sure to keep your projects simple. You don’t want to be looking into the pattern in the short span of time.

4. Crochet on the go

This one is for those of you who get a lot of time sitting outside, for instance kids playing in the park, lunch breaks in office and travelling time.

All you have to do is, always have a project on hand, packed in a project bag or even a Ziplock bag and keep it in your bag or purse. Whenever you find yourself sitting simply, grab your project and start working on it.

Just be mindful of your project size and the amount of yarn you must carry. To crochet on the go, one skein projects like Wanderlust shawlette is the best as the space occupied by yarn is very minimal.

5. Multitasking

Are you someone like me who likes to indulge in a lot of activities? I love to read, watch videos on YouTube and love listening to songs and podcast at times. If you are any or many of these, I’ve got you covered.

You can very well pick up your crochet project while doing any of these activities. My favourite is listening audiobooks and crocheting. I can do this all day every day, and I can never have enough.

Are you looking to take this up? Read my post on Multitasking while crocheting and I’m sure you will start doing it immediately.

6. Schedule your crochet time

Your craft is your self-care too. It’s the time you get to spend with you. So, why not have an allocated time for it?

Well, I know it is easier said than done. But in this busy world and especially at this time where some of us had to send most of the time indoors, it is particularly important to take time for ourselves to refresh and replenish.

When finding time to crochet is difficult, we ought to schedule time either before dawn or dusk, at least to keep our sanity in check.

For me, I like to start me day before sunrise with a large hot cup of cumin water and crochet project with a mild music in the background. I do this most days and those days have been the wonderful.

So, schedule at least 30 minutes in your day to crochet and see what difference it brings to your life. If you would like to know the positive impacts of crocheting, read this post HERE.

7. Find a crochet buddy.

Befriend someone you vibe with and plan projects together. Be accountable to each other and plan to complete sections of the project together. You can also form an accountability group and meet (online or in-person) once a while to check-in.

Having a friend like this breaks the monotony of having to do stuff alone and brings in motivation to pursue your craft. If you are looking for an accountability crochet group, come join Yarn ‘n Me Makers. You will definitely have fun in there with a lot of crochet stuff going on.

Takeaway

Now that you know how to find time to crochet, its time to grab your yarn and hook and start wiping up some stitches. But always remember to,

• Set realistic goals.
• Plan your projects ahead.
• Give yourself grace.

After all, we don’t not want crocheting to be another item on our to-do list but a means to soothe and relax ourselves. So incorporate and implements at least two of these tips and experience the fun and therapy of crocheting.

So, which of these tips are you going to implement in your daily life?

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