I’m finally feeling better after a prolonged sinus infection, so I’m trying to get all the work and editing done while I feel good. If you follow along with me, regularly, you know that I typically edit, take pictures, draw diagrams, etc while my son is napping, in bed for the night, or while he’s at school (he goes to preschool two days a week).

I also use part of naptime during the week for my exercise and lunchtime, so sometimes it can be hard to get focused and edit when I might only have an hour or so to get into it (and especially after exercising, because it can wear you out). It helps me to make a list of smaller tasks for each pattern to help break it down and keep me focused. Too exhausted to think about numbers and grading after exercising today? Check list – Okay, edit some pictures instead.

I usually make this list once I’m finished, or nearly finished with the actually crocheting of a garment. Some patterns have a much longer list than others, especially if a particular pattern involves more detailed shaping or an added element, such as sewing or embroidery, but having a list of all the components and tasks broken down into small pieces helps make sure everything gets done. And once you’ve made a few patterns, you start to develop your own sort of editing system, so you kind of know what tasks to expect, which tasks take the longest, which are easier or harder for you.