Project Session Timer
Record time spent crafting.
How Project Session Timer Works?
The Project Session Timer works by counting Elapsed Time in minute blocks and logging the Session Status for each sitting. Tap once per minute block, or use Step by 10 to log 10-minute blocks.
Note the start
Check the clock when you pick up the work.
Log the time
Tap the count pad or press Space for every minute, or every 10 minutes at Step by 10.
Mark the session
Press → to add 1 to Session Status for each session you finish.
Stamp the end
Press Bookmark to show the count and time in the status bar.
Project Session Timer Formula
The Project Session Timer formula is total hours = Σ session minutes ÷ 60. A handmade item's time value equals hours times an hourly rate.
- Total hours
H = Σ m ÷ 60m is minutes per session.
- Average session
Avg = Σ m ÷ sessionsAvg is the typical sitting.
- Time value
Value = H × rateUse the rate you set for handmade work.
Worked example: Twenty-four sessions averaging 50 minutes add up to 24 × 50 ÷ 60 = 20 hours.
Project Session Timer Conversion Table
The Project Session Timer conversion table lists typical hours for 6 projects.
| Project | Typical hours | Sessions of 45 min | Sessions of 90 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hat | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| Pair of socks | 15 | 20 | 10 |
| Shawl | 25 | 34 | 17 |
| Sweater | 45 | 60 | 30 |
| Baby blanket | 30 | 40 | 20 |
| Throw blanket | 80 | 107 | 54 |
Hours vary with yarn weight, stitch pattern and speed.
What is Project Session Timer?
A Project Session Timer is a tool that records the time spent on a project, session by session. Knowing the hours helps with gift planning, pricing and pace.
The Stitches Counter tool saves the minutes and session count in your browser. Bookmark shows the time stamp of each check.
What are the uses of Project Session Timer?
There are 4 main uses of the Project Session Timer, including gift deadlines, pricing and habit tracking.
Gift deadlines
Check hours left against the date.
Pricing
Price commissions by hours.
Habit tracking
Track daily crafting time.
Pattern testing
Report time to designers.
About the Project Session Timer
Built-in stopwatch and craft session timer to track exact hours and minutes invested in your handmade knitted and crocheted creations.
How to Use This Tool Efficiently
- ✓Pause timer automatically when no count advances are detected for 5 minutes.
- ✓Crucial for calculating fair pricing when selling finished handmade artisan goods.
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