How long is a good session?

How long is a good session?

Post by Dewayne Cushma » Fri, 24 Mar 2000 04:00:00



Hello all,

I was wondering about how long all my 'net' friends consider to be a
good day knitting/chrocheting/weaving in a day. Some days I can't knit
at all and on some I have an entire 12hr period open. On these days I
seem to be able to work in about 2hr sessions, with a 30 minute break
in between to clear my focus, and just get up and stretch. My wife
usually can crochet 8 hrs a day with breaks, but typically only knits
for 1 hr at a time. Mostly because she can't watch TV as well while
knitting. :)

So, to rephrase my question, what is your typical knitting day. 8hr
marathons like a production knitter, or 30min spurts during evening
sitcoms? Is there a limit to how long of a session you can comfortably
sit and focus on your craft?

Thanks for your time,
Dewayne Cushman
Houston, TX

 
 
 

How long is a good session?

Post by Laurie Graha » Fri, 24 Mar 2000 04:00:00



Quote:
>Hello all,

>I was wondering about how long all my 'net' friends consider to be a
>good day knitting/chrocheting/weaving in a day. Some days I can't knit
>at all and on some I have an entire 12hr period open. On these days I
>seem to be able to work in about 2hr sessions, with a 30 minute break
>in between to clear my focus, and just get up and stretch. My wife
>usually can crochet 8 hrs a day with breaks, but typically only knits
>for 1 hr at a time. <snip>Is there a limit to how long of a session you can
comfortably
>sit and focus on your craft?

>Thanks for your time,
>Dewayne Cushman
>Houston, TX

I have mild CTS, for which I'm trying to avoid surgery.  In doing the
research on the CTS, I found that the best "cure" was prevention.  When
doing any repetitive task (knitting, picking beans, crocheting, stuffing
envelopes, etc.) it was recommended to stop about every 2 hr and stretch for
about 5 mins.  I do specific stretches for my wrists, yours may differ.  If
in doubt you can try to talk to an occupational therapist (I know that may
not be possible, but I don't know where else to tell you to ask.)

Laurie

 
 
 

How long is a good session?

Post by JAS » Fri, 24 Mar 2000 04:00:00


Quote:

> So, to rephrase my question, what is your typical knitting day. 8hr
> marathons like a production knitter, or 30min spurts during evening
> sitcoms? Is there a limit to how long of a session you can comfortably
> sit and focus on your craft?

An interesting question and one I'll also be interested to see the answers
to because I've always wondered how long it takes y'all to make all the
beautiful things you talk about. I go to school full time and work part
time so my free time is limited. My typical knitting week consists of
about 4 hours of knitting while on the bus to and from work and then maybe
four more hours spread out in little hour long spurts throughout the
week. I could happily knit for hours at a stretch with only a 15 minutes
brek every couple of hours if I had that kind of time.

Jacquilynne

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How long is a good session?

Post by Brian Dambois » Fri, 24 Mar 2000 04:00:00


For me, I am not a television watcher so I find that I can knit longer while
listening to a radio station with some easy listening music.  As I sing
along or just listen to the messages in the songs I find that I am more
relaxed and can knit longer.  The time goes by and I'm so surprised at how
much I have actually got done.  Being a stay at home mom I have different
things to accomplish during the day when the kids are at school.  I take my
breaks when the washing machine needs to be reloaded or when the dryer
finishes and the clothes need folding.  Also, having a big house means that
vacuuming can become tiring so I do a bit, knit, then go back.  I don't
think anybody can say exactly how long you should be able to do something,
it's something that you have to figure out on your own and do it.

Donna from Ontario, Canada

 
 
 

How long is a good session?

Post by Taroy » Fri, 24 Mar 2000 04:00:00


Quote:
> So, to rephrase my question, what is your typical knitting day. 8hr
> marathons like a production knitter, or 30min spurts during evening
> sitcoms? Is there a limit to how long of a session you can comfortably
> sit and focus on your craft?

Hmmm..Well, I normally only crochet while watching Voyager.  So, that is
about 3 hours worth a week!  Between playing pool, and playing on the
computer, and being active in a 12-step group, as well as working, it takes
me quite a while to get things done.  But I can't do more than about an hour
at a time, even on weekends that I am home!
Taroya
 
 
 

How long is a good session?

Post by Joel Shimbe » Fri, 24 Mar 2000 04:00:00


When you're playing Irish music, a good session is about five hours. When
you're playing Old-Time music, a good session lasts all night.

Joel

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Post by chex » Sat, 25 Mar 2000 04:00:00


Am expecting a second grandchild in June, the first for my daughter, and
everyone else seems to be having babies also so have been in baby knitting
for about a month.  Usually knit 2 or 3 hours an evening about 4 evenings a
week.  Am using up a lot of yarn...that makes my husband very happy.
 
 
 

How long is a good session?

Post by Bill William » Sat, 25 Mar 2000 04:00:00


Dewayne:  Wow!  Not often do we get to speak to a man on this group.  I
usually have a project in my basket beside my chair and when I sit down to
watch TV, I work on it.  That works out to be about 3 hours a day.  Don't
really have time for more than that.  Connie


Quote:
>Hello all,

>I was wondering about how long all my 'net' friends consider to be a
>good day knitting/chrocheting/weaving in a day. Some days I can't knit
>at all and on some I have an entire 12hr period open. On these days I
>seem to be able to work in about 2hr sessions, with a 30 minute break
>in between to clear my focus, and just get up and stretch. My wife
>usually can crochet 8 hrs a day with breaks, but typically only knits
>for 1 hr at a time. Mostly because she can't watch TV as well while
>knitting. :)

>So, to rephrase my question, what is your typical knitting day. 8hr
>marathons like a production knitter, or 30min spurts during evening
>sitcoms? Is there a limit to how long of a session you can comfortably
>sit and focus on your craft?

>Thanks for your time,
>Dewayne Cushman
>Houston, TX

 
 
 

How long is a good session?

Post by elsj » Sat, 25 Mar 2000 04:00:00



Quote:

> Dewayne:  Wow!  Not often do we get to speak to a man on this group.  I
> usually have a project in my basket beside my chair and when I sit down to
> watch TV, I work on it.  That works out to be about 3 hours a day.  Don't
> really have time for more than that.  Connie



> >Hello all,

> >I was wondering about how long all my 'net' friends consider to be a
> >good day knitting/chrocheting/weaving in a day. Some days I can't knit
> >at all and on some I have an entire 12hr period open. On these days I
> >seem to be able to work in about 2hr sessions, with a 30 minute break
> >in between to clear my focus, and just get up and stretch. My wife
> >usually can crochet 8 hrs a day with breaks, but typically only knits
> >for 1 hr at a time. Mostly because she can't watch TV as well while
> >knitting. :)

> >So, to rephrase my question, what is your typical knitting day. 8hr
> >marathons like a production knitter, or 30min spurts during evening
> >sitcoms? Is there a limit to how long of a session you can comfortably
> >sit and focus on your craft?

> >Thanks for your time,
> >Dewayne Cushman
> >Houston, TX

Interesting question.

Well it all depends on what I am doing.  I stand behind my loom when I
weave.  The loom is a countermarch and large, thus standing is very nice.
My back and arms are much happier that way.  I do take breaks for a cup of
tea or some garden work or getting the mail.  However;  when things are
going well I can weave for several hours at the time.  Kumihimo (japanese
braiding I do often while watching TV, this means it is stop and go.
Spinning is often done as a social event, I belong to a Guild and we meet
during the summer in peoples gardens and in the winter time at a Hall.
Spinning and talking.  I would think that that is then more relaxed
working and with lots of little breaks.  Mostly I like to take breaks in
all what I do.  Just to be able to get up and move about.  When we go
sailing I will always bring something to work on, a bit of braiding,
knitting (although I do not knit that much) crossword puzzles or a book
and sometimes an inkle loom or my wheel.  "All" will get some attention
between handling the sails... :-)
Els

 
 
 

How long is a good session?

Post by elsj » Sat, 25 Mar 2000 04:00:00



Quote:

> Dewayne:  Wow!  Not often do we get to speak to a man on this group.  I
> usually have a project in my basket beside my chair and when I sit down to
> watch TV, I work on it.  That works out to be about 3 hours a day.  Don't
> really have time for more than that.  Connie



> >Hello all,

> >I was wondering about how long all my 'net' friends consider to be a
> >good day knitting/chrocheting/weaving in a day. Some days I can't knit
> >at all and on some I have an entire 12hr period open. On these days I
> >seem to be able to work in about 2hr sessions, with a 30 minute break
> >in between to clear my focus, and just get up and stretch. My wife
> >usually can crochet 8 hrs a day with breaks, but typically only knits
> >for 1 hr at a time. Mostly because she can't watch TV as well while
> >knitting. :)

> >So, to rephrase my question, what is your typical knitting day. 8hr
> >marathons like a production knitter, or 30min spurts during evening
> >sitcoms? Is there a limit to how long of a session you can comfortably
> >sit and focus on your craft?

> >Thanks for your time,
> >Dewayne Cushman
> >Houston, TX

Interesting question.

Well it all depends on what I am doing.  I stand behind my loom when I
weave.  The loom is a countermarch and large, thus standing is very nice.
My back and arms are much happier that way.  I do take breaks for a cup of
tea or some garden work or getting the mail.  However;  when things are
going well I can weave for several hours at the time.  Kumihimo (japanese
braiding I do often while watching TV, this means it is stop and go.
Spinning is often done as a social event, I belong to a Guild and we meet
during the summer in peoples gardens and in the winter time at a Hall.
Spinning and talking.  I would think that that is then more relaxed
working and with lots of little breaks.  Mostly I like to take breaks in
all what I do.  Just to be able to get up and move about.  When we go
sailing I will always bring something to work on, a bit of braiding,
knitting (although I do not knit that much) crossword puzzles or a book
and sometimes an inkle loom or my wheel.  "All" will get some attention
between handling the sails... :-)
Els

 
 
 

How long is a good session?

Post by elsj » Sun, 26 Mar 2000 04:00:00



Sorry guys for the hickup, sometimes my link gives up before I have said
all and this time it posted the same message twice... :-)

Els