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Buckets Quote by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

“Everybody tells me that they would love to knit, but they don't have time. I look at people's lives and I can see opportunity and time for knitting all over the place. The time spent riding the bus each day? That's a pair of socks over a month. Waiting in line? Mittens. Watching TV? Buckets of…” quote by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
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“Everybody tells me that they would love to knit, but they don't have time. I look at people's lives and I can see opportunity and time for knitting all over the place. The time spent riding the bus each day? That's a pair of socks over a month. Waiting in line? Mittens. Watching TV? Buckets of wasted time that could be an exquisite lace shawl.”

Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

About This Quote

Source Book: “The Knitting Book” by Stephanie Pearl‑McPhee, 2010

Every idle moment can be turned into productive knitting time.

In simple terms: Use spare minutes for knitting.

Key Takeaway

Integrate knitting into daily routines.

Themes

craft time‑management creativity productivity

Mood

calm resourceful

Type

practical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • commuting
  • waiting in line
  • watching TV

Key Concepts

habit formation mindfulness hand‑craft

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you make crafting fit your schedule?
  • What benefits do you gain from creative breaks?
A Different Perspective

Some may view knitting as low‑priority compared to work.

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