Glad to hear that you work your socks as as you feel like it. Lots of people ask me what pattern I use to make socks. I don't have a pattern I just work what I feel at the time. But always toe up.
Froggers unite! I frog my projects all the time, even after they’ve been long finished and no longer bringing me joy. The yarn goes into a joyful project ❤
Amen sister! It’s ok to frog projects. We make it more complicated than it has to be. For me it has to do with the cost of the project and what am I going to do with the yarn now. Bottom line, I’m 63 years old. If it’s not bringing me joy, I don’t have time for it!! Thanks for sharing!
Looking forward to a dual motion advent calendar: you'll count down the days when unpacking your advent calendar, and making your blanket grow while knitting them up!
Oh!!! You do you! Energy vampires need to be let go!!! Kay, I have wrapped up knitting projects with the yarn and the pattern and sent them off to charity... in the hopes that someone else would love it, or at least love the yarn and frog!! Your EPP looks amazing!!!😍
I enjoy frogging projects. I have a skein of acrylic yarn that I continuously start projects and then frog before finishing. I call it my palette cleanser skein. I've also frogged 2 sweaters and a pair of gloves this year. I have more frogging planned.🐸🐸🐸
I would have frogged it too. My knitting is all about bringing me peace and joy. If a project isn't doing that I am not going to waste my time on it. Life is too short! Good for you! Thanks again for sharing your projects with us Kay.
Thanks Kay for cheering up my evening. Love seeing your projects ; finished or in progress, it doesn’t matter. With your gentle encouragement I have finished over a dozen pairs of socks this year. Yeah, used up all the Christmas yarns. Currently working on some simple hats and even a few crowns. Thought knit crowns would be more fun than the paper ones from the Christmas crackers. Thanks again for your lovely videos. 😊
I like your idea about a holiday cozy memories blanket! Also I just have to say, I find it so bizzare that people feel like they need to make you feel bad about what you do with your knitting! People can be so silly, you should never feel that you have to justify anything you are doing, especially when you are sharing your time with us for FREE. Keep being you, you are always a joy and inspiration!
People can definitely be silly!! I just felt I really needed to explain the process of why I was frogging on a video so I wasn't answering the same questions in messages over and over again. 😂
I'm learning to frog what doesn't make me happy. When you start something new, it's like an experiment. If it doesn't work for you, I don't believe you should have to continue it. Good on you for doing what you felt you needed to do. 💜
Thanks for sharing UR thoughts on frogging things,,,, Agree,,,,knit what makes you happy for sure,,,,, Love UR socks,,,epp,,,,, DK jelly roll ,,,,!! Elaine 😍🏡
Good for you frogging the sweater you're not enjoying working on. I've done that on a couple completed projects that just weren't right for me, but loved the yarn and wanted to repurpose it. It can be painful, but a relief over all. The Prayer Shawl is working up beautifully! Alice's Embrace is such a wonderful organization. Happy Knitting!!
So happy you decided to frog your sweater if that is what brought you a sense of relief -- you should feel no pressure from anyone! The cozy memories blanket idea for your Advent knitting sounds perfect -- keep it simple and enjoyable this holiday season. I generally only have two projects on the needles at one time - one larger project like a blanket and one pair of socks for my "portable" knitting, however, I've been dying to cast on more socks -- holiday themed!
I'm glad that you did what was right for you with the sweater. Love all of your socks and your plan to focus on fewer projects for the time being. I tend to ebb and flow on my making as well.
Very inspiring that you were able to make the choice for yourself and your knitting that was right for you! Since that´s really what our making is about - brings us you and no one else. :)
I can understand feeling a bit sad seeing a beautiful project get unravelled, but in a way that you quickly move on from. It's so silly to make a big deal out of it and send comments that make people feel bad for frogging it! It's just a sweater after all, and the yarn isn't going to waste. If anything it would be more wasted sitting in your drawer as a sweater you never wear or a project you never finished! I actually think there's a weird pleasure in seeing things get frogged too. Knitting/crocheting are one of the few things where you can undue a finished result and get the composite ingredients back in full form. You can't do that with baking/cooking, can't do that with painting, can't do it with sewing. And frogging reminds us of this very special trait about yarn crafts. So it's actually a pretty great thing imo!
Well Kay, you are a beaver spirit than me. I have a couple items on the needles that I should do the same but I see all my time and effort sitting there needing to be finished. I do like the idea of keeping yourself stress free and starting in a happy place. Even for a short period of time. 😊 StitchedbyMimi
I think it's wonderful that you frogged a project that wasn't bringing you joy! I have done the same from time to time, as I discover what I do and don't enjoy knitting. Hope the peppermint mocha creamer was delicious.
I can only handle a few projects at a time but usually end up focusing on one. I always have a pair of socks in my work bag. I have a granny stripe blanket going using leftover sock yarn and then one other project. Of course there are several old WIPs in a tote, but we won't talk about those😊
I'm with you on the frogging! I don't knit many garments, I prefer socks, toys, and blankets, but last boxing day, I decided to knit myself a cardigan. I completed 75% and then got to a part I just couldn't figure out, I searched UA-cam endlessly and got all different answers! I left it in the naughty corner until last week, and then I pulled it all down! It felt so good! I might try again with a different pattern, or I might just stick to what I know and love! My planned boxing day cast on for this year is a cowl, I've never knit a cowl either, but I want to try, and if I don't get on with it, I'll make socks with the yarn instead! See you next time ❤
All that fisherman’s rib frogged! It’s painful to think about. But more painful to hear how much you were just powering through cause you felt pressured. Even though this is your job you should never feel that you need to churn out certain things for us. Just showing us your process and projects is enough! I’ve knit and frogged the same sweater with the same yarn 4x in the past year. Each time I frogged it it was painful. And there were months and months where I didn’t even want to go near the room where I stored it. I finally figured out the issues I was having (needless size and my first ever chart) and I was finally able to finish it and I love it. But that was my journey with that sweater. Everyone’s looks different. And we’re here to see yours no matter what that looks like. So no pressure! Gorgeous projects as always and can’t wait to see your next video! 💜
I knitted two autumn pillow covers. One was completed and the other one is still in the project pile. After watching this I am going to frog it and use the yarn for a hat! Sometimes you just have to let it go!
If you weren't going to finish the sweater it was a great idea to frog it so you could use the yarn for other things. No need to stress over something that is supposed to.make you happy.
Hi Kay. What you do with your making is your choice. Who are we, as your audience, to make a judgment on what you do? To be honest and put it plainly, it’s none of our business. You do you and we do we. Stay happy!
I totally get the sweater frogging. Especially with that color, the yarn could easily be used for other items that you enjoy making. I've had projects that 10k people have made and raved about and I either couldn't grasp it or didn't like it. About 15 years ago, many were making Drop in the Pond crocheted afghans. I love the look, but I could not get it and ended up hating it. Not my thing and I don't want to waste more time trying to get it right. Love the prayer shawl.
I frogged a SW MKAL shawl from last year that was sparking no joy at all and it felt so good ripping it out and knowing I know have my gorgeous yarn for an Andrea Monty shawl - so totally understand how great it felt for you. Knitter’s relief!
Congratulations for finally frogging your cardigan .... I have frogged finished objects and almost done projects and moved on. I have agree with you knit what brings you joy. Yes ... I remember you peppermint mocha creamer crazy 🤣
I can't even remember how many sweaters I have frogged. Even fully finished. I have a tendency to knit my sweaters too big. I have one now waiting to be decided . all of your socks are beautiful.
Have a great week! And you’re right! Only do the projects that bring joy! Otherwise the entire project becomes a big black hole! Lol! A bottomless pit! An endless project! Ugh! Anyway! Never feel bad about frogging a project! It restores your “ah” with each undone stitch!
I'm in total agreement you should knit what brings you joy. I have frogged so many things that didn't work for me the way I wanted and I'm at the point where I don't hesitate anymore. Socks are my joy so I do try to stick to those 😊
I absolutely agree in frogging when you can’t go any further with a project. I frogged a wrap with sleeves after fighting with it for a couple months and felt so much better afterwards!
If you were not happy with the sweater. Then frog it. Don't feel sorry you frogging it. You are right you can use the yarn for something else that makes you happy. Did you get more pepermint creamer.. Ha, Ha I do remember. Mine was the pumpkin spice this year. Wow that's a big bag.
I'm on Team Frog It if it's not bringing you joy! Not enough time to work on things that we dread!! So, good for you! Thanks for the video! Great, as always.
I also find it funny that people are so invested in your decisions about your own knitting....as another UA-camr says..."I'm the boss of my own knitting" 😁
I fully support frogging projects that are not enjoyable or that feel like they’re draining creativity. This was something that was hard for me to learn at first, but as a long-time knitter, there are too many things I want to work on! So I’m glad you decided to frog a project that was not bringing you joy! I also appreciate your view on working on a couple projects at a time and not overwhelming yourself. I have had so many things going that I get burnt out or feel like I’m never going to get done, so I have made myself stop casting on new projects until I have either finished a project or at least gotten a lot of progress. It helps me stay motivated to finish things. Thanks for sharing! I enjoy your podcast so much!
I have knit many sweaters and frogged a few. I often feel sad that something I thought I would live didn’t work out, but never regrets. After all you don’t have to buy yarn for the next project!
I'm pleased you frogged it! I love knitting socks, shawls and blankets much more than knitting garments but always feel pressure to knit sweaters and even though they turn out fine I rarely love it and hardly wear the garments. So I'm glad you took a stand!
I’m glad you feel good about frogging your sweater, but I’m also glad you started on it because I loved the fisherman’s rib in that yarn so much I decided to make a different fisherman’s rib sweater in that yarn, and it helped a lot with yarn choice lol
I have frogged several items that I felt that I didn’t enjoy making or decided I would never wear. One should never feel guilty about frogging a project. I love the idea of focus projects and will give it a try in 2024.
I totally understand why you frogged it. Sometimes it is for the better 💕 and the feeling after you have decided is like a weight of your shoulders ☺️ love your finished socks this week, can’t wait to soon cast on some vanilla socks again 🧶💕 thanks for making great videos that I always look forward too ☺️💕
Frogging is a good thing. Joy is an even better thing! You could use that Big twist from the frogged project to make another prayer shawl. My focus is Thanksgiving and Christmas socks at this point. I have a couple of hats to make too. Not sure what gift knits there will be this year.
I frogged something this week, too. It is a rare thing for me to do but I did not LOVE how the design turned out (it was a mystery) and there was a ton of knitting left. I also knew the intended recipient would not love it either. I let my decision marinate a few days and yesterday was THE day. Glad that is off the horizon. Knit what you love!
good for you kay-dont feel pressure because you have your projects on social media-you are a process knitter and the process just wasnt working with that sweater-you shared its ok to rip it out-reuse and get joy!!!!!
I'm just casting on a chunky sweater on 10mm needles, I know it won't be my favourite knit but I shall think of the pleasure of my sons girlfriend who asked me to knit it, it is also a very easy top down raglan. Craft time is to precious to do stuff you don't like. Can't believe people got upset and told you so😮
Thank you so much! You’ve inspired me. I’m going to frog my sweater. Every time I look at that bag I cringe I feel so much better knowing that I’ve made a decision about it. I hope you have a lovely week.
It is so refreshing to hear truthfulness about creative endeavors. I try and push through the “no joy” thinking the joy would come when the project was completed. It has taken a long time to give myself grace and to say it’s ok to not finish whatever project is not making me happy. Thank you for your transparency. That is as inspiring as all your gorgeous items you have shared with all of us.
Good for you for frogging! You have to do what brings you joy. Last month I frogged an entire, finished and blocked sweater because I knew wearing it would not bring me joy.
I am on the same page as you re frogging. I’ve done it in the past too and felt somewhat guilty but in the end was 100% relieved to repurpose the project into something that I love to do.❤😊 Thanks so much for sharing.
I feel like you have just given me permission to frog projects I am not enjoying. Thank you for sharing. I also keep trying to be a monogamous knitter, but I fail every time. New starts just bring so much joy
love that you frogged it! I did a KAL for. a sweater and I hated everything about that experience . From the knitting bullies to everything else. I got home one night and dropped it and kicked it behind the house and left it there. The next day there was a chimpmunk in it! I dusted it off and when back the next week and kept working on it. I finally finished it and despise it and I can think of nothing more than cutting into a million pieces. It;s been years and thats all I still want to do with it🤣. it was such an awful negative horrible experience all around and there is hate in every stitch. I even stopped knitting for quite awhile after that. I've made multiple sweaters before and since. I should have frogged on day 1!!!
Your discussion of frogging your sweater really hit home with me! I just finished a beautiful sweater using a discontinued Cascade yarn (Luminosa). I did a swatch but wasn't sure I had enough yarn to do the sweater, so my swatch was really little. When I finished the sweater and washed it, it turns out that it's too big. I'm trying to decide whether to frog it (yikes!), wear it as is, or put it in the washing machine to see if I can shrink it. I'm toying with knitting a large swatch and washing the swatch in the washer to see how well it shrinks. Right now the sweater really doesn't bring me joy (except that the yarn is sooooo soft and cozy) and you've given me the courage to do whatever I need to do to make the sweater fit.
I really enjoy your podcasts…. Fun to see all your works! This year I am getting my First yarn advent! I am so very excited!!! I plan on doing the Cozy Comfort Throw. I have been going through all my WIPs and working to finish them.. I am finding I really enjoy picking them up again! I am surprised that you haven’t started a Christmas sock!!!😊 have a great weekend!!
When the frogging is more fun than making the project, you know you’ve made the right decision 😂
Yes! 😂
I think frogging (without tears) is the first sign of maturing as a knitter. Your sentiment is 100% spot on. ❤
Knit what makes you feel good! You’ll get twice the fun from your yarn when you find something else to make with it.
I'm glad you frogged it, if you are making something that you don't like, stop it, life is too short to make yourself unhappy.
That 'sinful delight' colourway is beautiful. 🧶💖 Happy crafting!
I get that feeling of people have seen this project so I have to finish it. It’s always a relief to walk away from these projects.
Progress knitter here! All about the 🐸 🐸 🐸 👏🏼
Glad to hear that you work your socks as as you feel like it. Lots of people ask me what pattern I use to make socks. I don't have a pattern I just work what I feel at the time. But always toe up.
Froggers unite! I frog my projects all the time, even after they’ve been long finished and no longer bringing me joy. The yarn goes into a joyful project ❤
Yes!!! 🙌
I love your attitude. You are very lucky to have a job that brings you joy. Good for you.
Amen sister! It’s ok to frog projects. We make it more complicated than it has to be. For me it has to do with the cost of the project and what am I going to do with the yarn now. Bottom line, I’m 63 years old. If it’s not bringing me joy, I don’t have time for it!! Thanks for sharing!
I am happy that you frogged that sweater. It is your knitting and you do not need to explain. Happy knitting
Knitting is for enjoyment so congratulations on frogging the cardigan. Enjoy the peppermint mocha. 🇬🇧
Looking forward to a dual motion advent calendar: you'll count down the days when unpacking your advent calendar, and making your blanket grow while knitting them up!
Oh!!! You do you! Energy vampires need to be let go!!! Kay, I have wrapped up knitting projects with the yarn and the pattern and sent them off to charity... in the hopes that someone else would love it, or at least love the yarn and frog!! Your EPP looks amazing!!!😍
I enjoy frogging projects. I have a skein of acrylic yarn that I continuously start projects and then frog before finishing. I call it my palette cleanser skein. I've also frogged 2 sweaters and a pair of gloves this year. I have more frogging planned.🐸🐸🐸
I completely agree with the difficulty reading the pattern for your sweater!!! Always find your joy when knitting! ❤
I would have frogged it too. My knitting is all about bringing me peace and joy. If a project isn't doing that I am not going to waste my time on it. Life is too short! Good for you! Thanks again for sharing your projects with us Kay.
I loved this episode thank you for showing all your beautiful projects 🩷 x
Knitting or crocheting is my time for me. If I am working on something and not enjoying it I have no problems frogging.
Ohh those scrappy socks are gorgeous 😍 and good for you for frogging! The best thing about knitting/crocheting is that yarn is reusable 🙌🏼
Thanks Kay for cheering up my evening.
Love seeing your projects ; finished or in progress, it doesn’t matter.
With your gentle encouragement I have finished over a dozen pairs of socks this year. Yeah, used up all the Christmas yarns.
Currently working on some simple hats and even a few crowns. Thought knit crowns would be more fun than the paper ones from the Christmas crackers.
Thanks again for your lovely videos. 😊
Blessings and crocheting 🧶
I like your idea about a holiday cozy memories blanket! Also I just have to say, I find it so bizzare that people feel like they need to make you feel bad about what you do with your knitting! People can be so silly, you should never feel that you have to justify anything you are doing, especially when you are sharing your time with us for FREE. Keep being you, you are always a joy and inspiration!
People can definitely be silly!! I just felt I really needed to explain the process of why I was frogging on a video so I wasn't answering the same questions in messages over and over again. 😂
So glad you frogged the cardigan!! And your joy of focusing on one project at a time is definitely contagious 😁
I'm learning to frog what doesn't make me happy. When you start something new, it's like an experiment. If it doesn't work for you, I don't believe you should have to continue it. Good on you for doing what you felt you needed to do. 💜
Love your friend’s socks. So pretty! 😊
Thanks for sharing UR thoughts on frogging things,,,,
Agree,,,,knit what makes you happy for sure,,,,,
Love UR socks,,,epp,,,,,
DK jelly roll ,,,,!!
Elaine 😍🏡
I’m glad you are focusing on what you like!
Good for you frogging the sweater you're not enjoying working on. I've done that on a couple completed projects that just weren't right for me, but loved the yarn and wanted to repurpose it. It can be painful, but a relief over all. The Prayer Shawl is working up beautifully! Alice's Embrace is such a wonderful organization. Happy Knitting!!
People and their opinions! You do you, Kay! 😊
it was a happy frogging 😆 those are the best! thank you for sharing
This was perfect timing! Too many projects to force yourself to finish something you’re not enjoying
Enjoyed watching while knitting on a sock following your vanilla socks on DPN's pattern. Thanks for sharing!
So happy you decided to frog your sweater if that is what brought you a sense of relief -- you should feel no pressure from anyone! The cozy memories blanket idea for your Advent knitting sounds perfect -- keep it simple and enjoyable this holiday season. I generally only have two projects on the needles at one time - one larger project like a blanket and one pair of socks for my "portable" knitting, however, I've been dying to cast on more socks -- holiday themed!
I'm glad that you did what was right for you with the sweater. Love all of your socks and your plan to focus on fewer projects for the time being. I tend to ebb and flow on my making as well.
Loving your jelly roll blanket, I also prefer the side with the joins.👍 Very pretty socks for your friend.🧦🧶😊
Very inspiring that you were able to make the choice for yourself and your knitting that was right for you! Since that´s really what our making is about - brings us you and no one else. :)
Thank you for sharing about frogging your sweater. You probably made some people feel better about frogging a project. Yay!
So inspiring as usual, Kay!
I can understand feeling a bit sad seeing a beautiful project get unravelled, but in a way that you quickly move on from. It's so silly to make a big deal out of it and send comments that make people feel bad for frogging it! It's just a sweater after all, and the yarn isn't going to waste. If anything it would be more wasted sitting in your drawer as a sweater you never wear or a project you never finished! I actually think there's a weird pleasure in seeing things get frogged too. Knitting/crocheting are one of the few things where you can undue a finished result and get the composite ingredients back in full form. You can't do that with baking/cooking, can't do that with painting, can't do it with sewing. And frogging reminds us of this very special trait about yarn crafts. So it's actually a pretty great thing imo!
Well Kay, you are a beaver spirit than me. I have a couple items on the needles that I should do the same but I see all my time and effort sitting there needing to be finished. I do like the idea of keeping yourself stress free and starting in a happy place. Even for a short period of time. 😊
StitchedbyMimi
I think it's wonderful that you frogged a project that wasn't bringing you joy! I have done the same from time to time, as I discover what I do and don't enjoy knitting. Hope the peppermint mocha creamer was delicious.
That’s funny about the creamer. Lol!!
I can only handle a few projects at a time but usually end up focusing on one. I always have a pair of socks in my work bag. I have a granny stripe blanket going using leftover sock yarn and then one other project. Of course there are several old WIPs in a tote, but we won't talk about those😊
I'm with you on the frogging! I don't knit many garments, I prefer socks, toys, and blankets, but last boxing day, I decided to knit myself a cardigan. I completed 75% and then got to a part I just couldn't figure out, I searched UA-cam endlessly and got all different answers! I left it in the naughty corner until last week, and then I pulled it all down! It felt so good! I might try again with a different pattern, or I might just stick to what I know and love! My planned boxing day cast on for this year is a cowl, I've never knit a cowl either, but I want to try, and if I don't get on with it, I'll make socks with the yarn instead! See you next time ❤
All that fisherman’s rib frogged! It’s painful to think about. But more painful to hear how much you were just powering through cause you felt pressured. Even though this is your job you should never feel that you need to churn out certain things for us. Just showing us your process and projects is enough! I’ve knit and frogged the same sweater with the same yarn 4x in the past year. Each time I frogged it it was painful. And there were months and months where I didn’t even want to go near the room where I stored it. I finally figured out the issues I was having (needless size and my first ever chart) and I was finally able to finish it and I love it. But that was my journey with that sweater. Everyone’s looks different. And we’re here to see yours no matter what that looks like. So no pressure! Gorgeous projects as always and can’t wait to see your next video! 💜
I knitted two autumn pillow covers. One was completed and the other one is still in the project pile.
After watching this I am going to frog it and use the yarn for a hat!
Sometimes you just have to let it go!
If you weren't going to finish the sweater it was a great idea to frog it so you could use the yarn for other things. No need to stress over something that is supposed to.make you happy.
Hi Kay. What you do with your making is your choice. Who are we, as your audience, to make a judgment on what you do? To be honest and put it plainly, it’s none of our business. You do you and we do we. Stay happy!
I totally get the sweater frogging. Especially with that color, the yarn could easily be used for other items that you enjoy making. I've had projects that 10k people have made and raved about and I either couldn't grasp it or didn't like it. About 15 years ago, many were making Drop in the Pond crocheted afghans. I love the look, but I could not get it and ended up hating it. Not my thing and I don't want to waste more time trying to get it right. Love the prayer shawl.
I have found that can work on 3 project and can accomplish them and not become overwhelmed or burden down.
I have frogged a shawl so totally get it!
I frogged a SW MKAL shawl from last year that was sparking no joy at all and it felt so good ripping it out and knowing I know have my gorgeous yarn for an Andrea Monty shawl - so totally understand how great it felt for you. Knitter’s relief!
Oh, I was waiting to see the end! Well, if you’re not happy with it, that’s the best thing to do. ❤️
Congratulations for finally frogging your cardigan .... I have frogged finished objects and almost done projects and moved on. I have agree with you knit what brings you joy. Yes ... I remember you peppermint mocha creamer crazy 🤣
I can't even remember how many sweaters I have frogged. Even fully finished. I have a tendency to knit my sweaters too big. I have one now waiting to be decided . all of your socks are beautiful.
Frogging can definitely bring joy 🐸
Have a great week! And you’re right! Only do the projects that bring joy! Otherwise the entire project becomes a big black hole! Lol! A bottomless pit! An endless project! Ugh! Anyway! Never feel bad about frogging a project! It restores your “ah” with each undone stitch!
No need to apologize for frogging a project. Gotta like what you knit 🧶
I'm in total agreement you should knit what brings you joy. I have frogged so many things that didn't work for me the way I wanted and I'm at the point where I don't hesitate anymore. Socks are my joy so I do try to stick to those 😊
I love the peppermint mocha creamer too! And I enjoy your channel so much!
I absolutely agree in frogging when you can’t go any further with a project. I frogged a wrap with sleeves after fighting with it for a couple months and felt so much better afterwards!
If you were not happy with the sweater. Then frog it. Don't feel sorry you frogging it. You are right you can use the yarn for something else that makes you happy. Did you get more pepermint creamer.. Ha, Ha I do remember. Mine was the pumpkin spice this year. Wow that's a big bag.
I'm on Team Frog It if it's not bringing you joy! Not enough time to work on things that we dread!! So, good for you! Thanks for the video! Great, as always.
I also find it funny that people are so invested in your decisions about your own knitting....as another UA-camr says..."I'm the boss of my own knitting" 😁
I fully support frogging projects that are not enjoyable or that feel like they’re draining creativity. This was something that was hard for me to learn at first, but as a long-time knitter, there are too many things I want to work on! So I’m glad you decided to frog a project that was not bringing you joy!
I also appreciate your view on working on a couple projects at a time and not overwhelming yourself. I have had so many things going that I get burnt out or feel like I’m never going to get done, so I have made myself stop casting on new projects until I have either finished a project or at least gotten a lot of progress. It helps me stay motivated to finish things.
Thanks for sharing! I enjoy your podcast so much!
I have knit many sweaters and frogged a few. I often feel sad that something I thought I would live didn’t work out, but never regrets. After all you don’t have to buy yarn for the next project!
I'm pleased you frogged it! I love knitting socks, shawls and blankets much more than knitting garments but always feel pressure to knit sweaters and even though they turn out fine I rarely love it and hardly wear the garments. So I'm glad you took a stand!
Hi Kay! I think you’ve made some great decisions! Bring on the joy!
Your life your knit You frog whatever you wish Knitting is FUN not a drudgery ❤
I’m glad you feel good about frogging your sweater, but I’m also glad you started on it because I loved the fisherman’s rib in that yarn so much I decided to make a different fisherman’s rib sweater in that yarn, and it helped a lot with yarn choice lol
Frogging is freeing!
Thank you!!
Your scrappy socks are so cute! I'm getting to the point that I am going to have to make a pair of scrappy socks myself 😊
You should! They are so fun!
I have frogged several items that I felt that I didn’t enjoy making or decided I would never wear. One should never feel guilty about frogging a project. I love the idea of focus projects and will give it a try in 2024.
I totally understand why you frogged it. Sometimes it is for the better 💕 and the feeling after you have decided is like a weight of your shoulders ☺️ love your finished socks this week, can’t wait to soon cast on some vanilla socks again 🧶💕 thanks for making great videos that I always look forward too ☺️💕
Im SO glad you frogged it! You shouldn't work on a project that drains your joy, absolutely not. Good for you!! 💓
Frogging is a good thing. Joy is an even better thing! You could use that Big twist from the frogged project to make another prayer shawl. My focus is Thanksgiving and Christmas socks at this point. I have a couple of hats to make too. Not sure what gift knits there will be this year.
Can't wait for vlogmis. The prayer shawl it's really pretty
Christmas socks excited project
Thank you! I am hoping to finish up the prayer shawl today or tomorrow.
i always enjoy watching you you have so many projects on the go i loved your coffee mug
I'm glad you frogged the cardigan even though you were so close. I struggle with reading some patterns also.
I frogged something this week, too. It is a rare thing for me to do but I did not LOVE how the design turned out (it was a mystery) and there was a ton of knitting left. I also knew the intended recipient would not love it either. I let my decision marinate a few days and yesterday was THE day. Glad that is off the horizon. Knit what you love!
I have a sweater that has languished. You’ve given me the motivation to frog it. Running to my knitting room now….😊😊
good for you kay-dont feel pressure because you have your projects on social media-you are a process knitter and the process just wasnt working with that sweater-you shared its ok to rip it out-reuse and get joy!!!!!
I'm just casting on a chunky sweater on 10mm needles, I know it won't be my favourite knit but I shall think of the pleasure of my sons girlfriend who asked me to knit it, it is also a very easy top down raglan. Craft time is to precious to do stuff you don't like. Can't believe people got upset and told you so😮
Thank you so much! You’ve inspired me. I’m going to frog my sweater. Every time I look at that bag I cringe I feel so much better knowing that I’ve made a decision about it. I hope you have a lovely week.
It’s your knitting, you can frog if you want to. 😊
It is so refreshing to hear truthfulness about creative endeavors. I try and push through the “no joy” thinking the joy would come when the project was completed. It has taken a long time to give myself grace and to say it’s ok to not finish whatever project is not making me happy. Thank you for your transparency. That is as inspiring as all your gorgeous items you have shared with all of us.
Enjoyed the video as usual. I get so much joy from seeing your socks. I joined yarnable through you, and I cannot wait for the December box.
I can't wait for the December box too!!
The past few Yarnable boxes have been so good that I decided to join the waitlist. Happy to say I got a spot in time for December!
You got me started on the peppermint mocha creamer last year. I love it. Just started yesterday. Gets me in the Holiday spirit.
Wonderful episode!! I just frogged 2 things myself!! It felt so good!!! Thank you so much for sharing your making with us!!
Good for you for frogging! You have to do what brings you joy. Last month I frogged an entire, finished and blocked sweater because I knew wearing it would not bring me joy.
I am on the same page as you re frogging. I’ve done it in the past too and felt somewhat guilty but in the end was 100% relieved to repurpose the project into something that I love to do.❤😊 Thanks so much for sharing.
I feel like you have just given me permission to frog projects I am not enjoying. Thank you for sharing. I also keep trying to be a monogamous knitter, but I fail every time. New starts just bring so much joy
love that you frogged it! I did a KAL for. a sweater and I hated everything about that experience . From the knitting bullies to everything else. I got home one night and dropped it and kicked it behind the house and left it there. The next day there was a chimpmunk in it! I dusted it off and when back the next week and kept working on it. I finally finished it and despise it and I can think of nothing more than cutting into a million pieces. It;s been years and thats all I still want to do with it🤣. it was such an awful negative horrible experience all around and there is hate in every stitch. I even stopped knitting for quite awhile after that. I've made multiple sweaters before and since. I should have frogged on day 1!!!
Love the pink elephants! lol
Your discussion of frogging your sweater really hit home with me! I just finished a beautiful sweater using a discontinued Cascade yarn (Luminosa). I did a swatch but wasn't sure I had enough yarn to do the sweater, so my swatch was really little. When I finished the sweater and washed it, it turns out that it's too big. I'm trying to decide whether to frog it (yikes!), wear it as is, or put it in the washing machine to see if I can shrink it. I'm toying with knitting a large swatch and washing the swatch in the washer to see how well it shrinks. Right now the sweater really doesn't bring me joy (except that the yarn is sooooo soft and cozy) and you've given me the courage to do whatever I need to do to make the sweater fit.
I really enjoy your podcasts…. Fun to see all your works! This year I am getting my First yarn advent! I am so very excited!!! I plan on doing the Cozy Comfort Throw. I have been going through all my WIPs and working to finish them.. I am finding I really enjoy picking them up again!
I am surprised that you haven’t started a Christmas sock!!!😊 have a great weekend!!