Crochet has been a favourite hobby for so many of us and will always be. This fibre-art, on its own can be quite engaging and demanding at the same time. And many of us, at times, cannot find time or afford time for their favourite craft.

Being a crochet blogger, there have been and will be days where I get to crochet like ten minutes between tasks like cooking, for instance, crocheting while my curry simmers, and so on. Also, I missed out on many of my other favourite activities while I indulge in my crocheting.

But now, the worry is over. There are five things that we all can do while crocheting. You can couple your crochet with one of these five activities based on your crochet skill level-beginner or pro, the project type – simple repetitive stitch patterns to intricate one-time stitch patterns.

1. Watching television or ‘Netflix & Crochet’

This is one of the favourite activities for most of the fibre crafters out there- sitting on the couch with our projects and binge-watching shows on Netflix. It is the most popular of all the other activities are listed here. The joy of crocheting and binge-watching on Netflix is another level. At times, I like to couple my crochet with You tube videos. I catch up on all my subscribe channels while doing so.

If you would like to watch something on screen while crocheting, select projects that has a quite simple stitch pattern, the ones that does not involve a lot of counting. Something like the Elegance in Elements cardigan. With such crochet pattern you will easily be able to get through both your shows and your project. However, if you are just getting into crochet and making one of your first projects, I would not recommend this.

2. Catching up with friends

Do you meet up with your friends quite often and miss your crochet? Or the other way, do you indulge a lot in your crochet that you miss out meeting your friends? You can always crochet while you are catching up with your friends.
The other day, I was having a conference call with a couple of friends on zoom and we talked for hours together. I was literally having my project on hand and crocheting all the way through our video chat. Mind you, crochet only if your friends are super understanding and you are a good listener.

If you are catching up with bunch of your friends who crochet as well, like meet-and-crochet kind of stuff, then that is fantastic for you. While crocheting with friends, I would highly recommend going for a project with simple stitch pattern as well.

Do you want a crochet project to accompany you while watching television or catching up with friends? Check out my Simple Summer Shawl and the Wanderlust Shawlette

3. Family time

Now, don’t get started on me. I am not asking you to spare your family time to crochet. Instead, you can always crochet while spending time with your family. For instance, you can chill by the pool, crocheting while your kids/hubby are chilling in the pool. You can always crochet during your movie night or watching series. Trust me, I have done all of this. All you must do is to choose the project that feels right for you that you shall not miss out on your family time.

For crocheting outdoors, projects using cotton yarn like the Cluster Around Placements is the best option.

4. Audiobooks/Podcasts

This is my most favourite activity to do while crocheting. I had been an avid reader before I picked up crochet. As much as I enjoyed crochet to the fullest, they had always been a lingering longing for reading books. I had missed out on a lot of reading and missed reading so much. This was all until I discovered the world of audiobooks.

With audiobooks, I can enjoy two of my most favourite activities, reading and crocheting, together. Since you are only listening and processing stuff in the mind, you can choose projects with quite a few stitch repeats. This type of multi-tasking is a sort of escape from a crazy day or scenario.

Fantasy fiction is one of my favourite genres to listen to while crocheting. The pace of the story line has always pushed my crocheting to a next level. The creative story telling amplifies my creativity as well. From fantasy fiction, I have also listening to self-help and personality development books.
Podcasts are my most recent discovery. They are just as fun as audiobooks. I follow and listen to a couple of podcasts on blogging, productivity, and self-help. Since then, they have become a part of my morning ritual.

If you are the type of person who like to listen to audiobooks or podcasts while crocheting, you can choose patterns like the Puffs on Slalom scarf and Pivoting Peaks tote.  

5. Music

How could we not include music in this list? It has become the most crucial element in getting through my difficult crochet projects. Let’s be honest here. There have always been some parts of any big projects, where we feel a monotony.  Well, don’t you worry anymore. Just add a pumping playlist to your crochet routine and see how that helps you get through,

One fine day, while I was working on my Meadow bag set, I was mid-way on my clutch. This was the time I felt monotonous and was about to give up for the day. Since the project demanded attention, I was not able to give my mind to television or audiobooks. Suddenly, I decided to play my favourite playlist on Spotify, and boom! I had completed both the clutch and the coin purse.

 Sometimes, all we need is a little boost from music to get through the monotonous parts of our project. This even helps for people who are just getting into crochet with one of their first projects. Music helped me to get through my Meadow bag set and is helping me with the Scheepjes Crochet-a-long 2020 (#teamconchology)

Have you tried to do any of these while crocheting? Is there anything else you have done while crocheting? If so, please let me know in the comments below. I would love to read your interesting stuff.

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