Jempast Report post Posted December 26, 2008 I was just wondering how long can you crochet for at a time before taking a break. I can probably crochet for 90 minutes maybe 2 hours before having to take about an hour break. I was just wondering how long everyone else crochet at a time. How long is your break until you pick up your project again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlowCrocheter Report post Posted December 26, 2008 I get up a lot so I can go for as much as 4 to 5 hours. But I can only go about 30 minutes and I have to get up and go to the ladies room or something. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaryPat Report post Posted December 27, 2008 I 'm always getting up for something. Maybe the longest is a straight set between 2 commercials! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyzkraftz Report post Posted December 27, 2008 i take mini breaks alot of times i have to get up to check on my son or to get him something so im up and down when i sit i crochet but with no mini breaks later at night i can go about an hour and a half maybe 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ropergirl3 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 yeah I am up and down alot when my son is here, but he likes to see me do it and see what it is I am making so he isn't too bothersome. But I will hook off and on all day and night when I am home. I am a fast crocheter so I go right through things, but then I rip up about half of what I make because I decide I have a better use for the fibers, don't like it or really have no use for it! I made about 12 dishclothes last week but only kept one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyOldCro Report post Posted December 27, 2008 I crochet for about 5 or 6 hours a day, but have to take many breaks. I am a care giver as well as my own medical issues, so there is no way of knowing how often I have to get up and down... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knit Happens Report post Posted December 27, 2008 generally while "watching" tv I crochet...I can go for a few shows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tryptikangel Report post Posted December 27, 2008 I spent an entire day crocheting awhile ago with small breaks in between for meals, using the powder room, etc. I'm not sure how long I sat still for, but in total it was about 10 hours! lol Usually I will crochet for a couple hours and then I take a break to work on something else or play online or something. My breaks vary in length, so I'm only spending 5 or fewer hours actually crocheting now. It's amazing I'm making any progress on the gifts I still have for my mom and grandmother! It's a good thing I won't see them until Sunday or I'd have gone completely mad by now with these 2 projects! Just edging to do and putting them in lovely gift bags then I can start on my next project! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DawnofMarch Report post Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) I was just wondering how long can you crochet for at a time before taking a break. I can probably crochet for 90 minutes maybe 2 hours before having to take about an hour break. I was just wondering how long everyone else crochet at a time. How long is your break until you pick up your project again? Hours and Hours. One time I started around 4 pm and didn't stop till like 12 hours later except to use the bathroom and brew up some more tea as I am an avid tea drinker. Edited January 2, 2009 by DawnofMarch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yarnhookncandle Report post Posted January 5, 2009 Actual sitting and crocheting time, about an hour and then I have to get up and move around for a few minutes, grab a cup of coffee. I could go all day and night this way as long as I take my little breaks but rarely do I have an entire day to crochet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fc1123 Report post Posted January 6, 2009 I've never really timed it because I'll work on the project and not keep track of the time though I do get up for mini breaks to go to the bathroom or get a drink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrissyf Report post Posted January 6, 2009 with the new hook i got i can crochet for a few hourse before i have to go to the bathroom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiste Report post Posted January 6, 2009 On a weeknight I'll crochet for about an hour then take a 30-60 min break and crochet for another hour. On the weekend I'll crochet for 2-3 hours in a sitting with maybe occassional breaks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArielManx Report post Posted January 6, 2009 I can't go much longer than an hour or an hour and a half without taking a break to shake out my hands and stretch. Otherwise I start to cramp up. But I usually only need to rest a few minutes and I can get back to it. I think the longest I've ever crocheted total in a day was about 8 hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magiccrochetfan Report post Posted January 6, 2009 I guess I crochet for about an hour before I have to go to the bathroom, get a drink of water, or something. If there are several tv shows in a row that I like, I might keep crocheting for several hours with bathroom breaks during commercials. But if I am just crocheting, I'll start wondering what is being talked about here, so I get up to check the computer after about half an hour:lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crochetqueen Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Wellllll I could sit and crochet for hours BUTTT I don't because I have back issues so if I don't make myself get up every 45 min I will pay dearly for it and then won't be able to crochet for a few days, which I do not like when that happens and of course no one in the house or near me likes that to happen either, hehehehehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KublaKhan Report post Posted January 7, 2009 I get up maybe every hour or so to stretch and get something to drink or whatnot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jura2908 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 depends on how much coffe i drink while i am crocheting...lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Virginia_Hooker Report post Posted January 7, 2009 There's typically 8 hours that i don't crochet, and that's only because of work lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jojo9 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 I wish I could crochet for long periods... but my back and my cervical hernia don't permit it !!! Actually I shouldn't crochet at all but I can't leave it down if I'm in front of the TV.... oh well ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crochetbabo Report post Posted January 12, 2009 I can crochet for about 60 minutes before I need a break. I think it's more to give my eyes a chance to adjust because I'm concentrating on work that's close to my face. I'm glad that there are others that have to take frequent breaks. I thought I was unusual in that respect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celiawinters Report post Posted January 13, 2009 I do not have a set time. I know when I sit down how long I am going to crochet before I have something to do. If it is at night time, it may be before my eyes get the best of me! You know what I am talking about? Droopy!! I do also crochet when we are traveling and I do get a lot done. I set my goal as to what I need to get accomplished. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yarnkitty Report post Posted January 16, 2009 depends on the depth of the crocheting vortex lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CroJulee Report post Posted January 16, 2009 My longest crochet spurt would be about 7 hours of non stop crocheting and that's early in the morning when my parents/sisters/dogs are fast asleep and I won't get interrupted. Julee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgd Report post Posted January 18, 2009 I'm usually only good for 1.5-2 hours at most before I need a break. I'm 44, so my hands and wrists are beginning to get arthritic. Plus my back gets stiff sitting in one place for too long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
