To frog or not to frog...🐸
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
- Today we’re answering the question:
TO FROG OR NOT TO FROG?
**The verse I recite in the intro was written with some help from an AI generator. After struggling over and over to write a witty intro, and deciding that I wanted to do a play on the "to be or not to be" soliloquy from Hamlet, but was somewhat low on time to sit and rewrite Shakespeare in full iambic pentameter, and I remembered how folks have used AI to write prose in a particular verse style...I gave it a shot and was really impressed with how well it did. I had to restructure a few things and change wording here and there, but it was helpful to have all of the meter sort of done for me with the little time I had.
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Today I'm circling back on the frog or not to frog dilemma to help sort through my maybe-languishing WIPs. And yes. If I have a chance to incorporate a play on Hamlet's 'to be or not to be' speech, I'm taking it. 😎
Enjoy and happy Wednesday!
PS: The verse I recite in the intro was written with some help from an AI generator. After struggling over and over to write a witty intro, and deciding that I wanted to do a play on the "to be or not to be" soliloquy from Hamlet, but was somewhat low on time to sit and rewrite Shakespeare in full iambic pentameter, and I remembered how folks have used AI to write prose in a particular verse style...I gave it a shot and was really impressed with how well it did. I had to restructure a few things and change wording here and there, but it was helpful to have all of the meter sort of done for me with the little time I had.
That intro was fabulous! It truly captures the knitters woo. 😂
woe to the knitters!
The riff on Hamlet was greatly appreciated. I did not expect more than the initial phrase, but I applaud your extension of the metaphor to the very end of the speech. Very well realized!
Indeed! I was amazed it went all so long! And the dramatic, emphatic reading! It was such a pep talk! I felt inspired. 😁
Thank you Rachel! ❤️
Thank you Martha!! I couldn’t help myself.
That knitting Shakespeare at the beginning was one of the best things I've heard all year!!!
Has anyone else ever frogged a project to use the yarn for something else? I have frogged small beginner items because I wanted a small amount of a certain color but not the whole new skein. 😂
Take that blanket and finish the current row. Donate it to a women's shelter at its current size. The donate the yarn to the seniors centre!
Great review of your projects!
I was going through my bags.... I found a sock I knit when our daughter was pregnant with her first child. Our granddaughter is now 27. 🤣 One sock syndrome. I'm thinking I'll embroider her DOB on it and gift it as an ornament. 🤦
“To frog or not to frog” is similar to the “Finish It February” I participated in a few years ago. It was so freeing! I now have little to do or consider each February, as I am now more discerning when I plan projects.
I like Roxanne Richardson's idea of "Finish It February". Leading up to Feb 1, sort your WIPs and UFOs with the considerations you mentioned. During February dont cast on new things; the month is dedicated to UFOs and near-UFOs. Frog the things you don't want, fix things that need mended, sleeve length adjusted, etc, and focus on a few UFOs and get them done. March 1st, cast on with abandon 😉
Great Shakespearean intro 🙂!
Love ❤️ the Hamlet bit
There's not enough time and too many beautiful yarns to use something you dislike. Just donate that blanket!
In thy face I see the map of honor, truth and loyalty. What an amazing intro!!
Thank you Brenda. 😊
Interesting - I just stopped knitting a hat. I loved the yarn and the pattern, but I kept making mistakes. The pattern was one row of knit and one row of yarn over - K2 together. I kept making mistakes on the yarn over row. I just couldn't correct my mistakes and they just didn't stop. No matter how I concentrated - this stupid line kept me being negative. So... I ripped it out totally. I hope one day to knit that hat - but I guess this is not the time.
I had that problem with a shawl, similar stitches. I figured the yearn didn’t want to be that. Frogged it, and later it became a nice asymmetrical garter stitch shawl-just flew off the needles.
Regarding your crochet blanket - it looks large enough to be a lapghan. Why don't you bind off - perhaps put a border edging on it and then gift it to a senior who would put it to good use.
I knit the Sophie scarf, while travelling by plane. An easy little thing to bring, when on the mowe😊
And what a pretty thought, to give the senior center the crochet project❤ it may give some the Joy, of having some creative to do🧶
Thank YOU, for a great midweek ramble🙏
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Haven’t even watched the rest of the video yet but have to take a moment to bow down to the intro! Shakespeare would approve!❤
English nerd and librarian here… that intro was gold!! The verbiage, the dramatic reading.. just fab! 😁
Also… I love the idea of you donating the partially crocheted blanket with the yarn and pattern so somebody can finish it. That’s a sweet idea. 😉
This was such a good exercise! I was mentally going through my projects. There is only one I am unsure about. It’s my first shawl. I finished it, but then ripped back the BO so that I could make it bigger…. But it’s striped and I’m not loving the colors together… I really like the yarn… but am no longer enjoying knitting it. I feel compelled to finish it bc it’s my first shawl, but I don’t think I’ll really wear it. I might frog it and decide how to repurpose the yarn. 😅
Very clever intro. Bravo.
Thank you!
It's videos like this where your experience as an educator really comes out and shines. I think you were a great teacher and it's definitely one of the things that keeps me watching your videos and coming back again and again. ❤
That makes my day. Truly. Thank you so much August. ❤️
First, I LOVED you Shakespearian take on frogging. Second, I'm a big frogger. I had a brown cable sweater laid out to piece together for over a year. I finally caved to the pressure and frogged the mess. 🐸 I also had a glossy pale blue yarn sweater knitted and hated it. 🐸 Now I can decide what projects those yarns are really meant for. 🐸🐸
I would add a category…Are you using the right needles? I had a project that I had set down about a month ago and just picked it up again…and hated it. The yarn was too fine and slipping all over the metal needles. I switched to wooden needles and I love it. Definitely finishing it now!
Absolutely. It's amazing what a difference switching needle types can make. Kind of reminds me of hating a shrub in my back yard. Moved it to a different spot and now it's one of my favorite plants.
i agree with the other commenters saying to just cast off the blanket and donate it to a shelter somewhere and donate the last of the yarn. there’s always someone out there who could use a blanket regardless of the size.
I do this every February. Some people have called it Finish it February. Where I go through all my projects and decide what to finish and what to frog. I've gotten better since doing for a few years about the amount of UFOs I have going on and limit myself to 4.
I like what you said about creative vision. Sometimes the creative vision has changed and it renders an old project obsolete.
Finish the Sophie Scarf. It’s good hockey knitting.( I used a ring row counter to keep track of where I was at. )
And another thing... On the Sundance granny ripple blanket.. I made one from your suggestion and I hated using the yarn but I did finish it. When I washed it, it softened up and is really much better and cuddly. I did choose a different color combo that suited my rooms and taste a bit better.
Best intro EVER!!!!!!!!
The crochet piece would be a lovely gift to Ronald Mcdonald House. They give small blankets to families to wrap around a sick child in hospital. The acrylic would make it easily washable multiple times. Wish i lived closer. I would finish it for you to gift to my favourite charity in your name 🇨🇦💕
What I thoughtful idea…..love it!
I LOVE this. Thank you so much for this suggestion. I think I may just do that.
Where were you when I was teaching literature to middle schoolers for 40+ years!.?! I absolutely loved the opening. Well done!
16:03 you owe it to yourself to try at least one Sophie! The back-and-forth becomes quite rhythmic and the look of the finished item is so classy. The alpaca is perfect for next-to-skin. Then you can decide if you like the look. (I've made 3 so far.) Also, I love the Shakespeare adaptation 😂😂😂 Perfect!
Hamlet at 7 am! That was great. :D
I frogged socks yesterday because I hated the yarn and I wasn’t enjoying the process. I felt terrible about the time loss, so I found this so helpful, thank you! Not sorry I frogged any longer. Now I’m working on a project that I am truly enjoying. Knitting should always be enjoyable!
Not only the soliloquy, but the presentation of it were both incredible
Whoah.....that opening was good!
Thank you Mindy!
I can see through this video how one can get your mojo back by going to each WIP. You were so happy when you found that pair of socks in the leather bag. Thanks this help me.
I had a Sophie Scarf on my needles for the longest time, but one day I decided I was going to finally finish it and then was able to knock it out in two days. It's really nice and light yet warm to wear under a hoodie or with a sweater on a cold day. The yarn you chose would look really great on you, too!
Great Intro! I tend to be a monogamous knitter over all. I will knit most of a sweater and take a quick break to knit a simple hat or scarf if I am on sleeve island…. But I would be overwhelmed if I had too many things on my needles.
I definitely can relate to having the experience of not liking the yarn that I am working with on occasion, donating it is a great idea.
I knit every day, I have so many things I want to knit and a stash that is overflowing currently. Time for a NewYears yarn diet!
So glad that I am not the only one that has the feeling she describes with dry hands and microfibre cloth! As she described it I cringed, much like some people do with nails on a chalkboard! Love the video, and makes me more motivated to actually let go of some projects way at the back of my knitting closet :)
i made the sophie scarf simply because of FOMO. Knit with silky merino, it was a quick knit. Then, the feeling of silky merino against my neck put it solidly in the W column
Once a year, usually in January, I frog almost all of my unfinished, long lost projects. If it doesn't get frogged it's because I all of a sudden got inspired and start working on it again.
Brilliant! I love the intro, your delivery was spot on 🔥
Thank you Carolyn!
That intro was amazing. You need to find a way to get that on merch for us!!!!
That would be cool! I find lots of the merch sayings funny but gotta day I’m not a fan of the plain blocky font.
Second this!
A good wash in fabric softner does wonders for Mandala yarn. I like it for bany blankets, but much better after I wash it!
You must have been an English Lit teacher! Loved my Shakespeare classes for my English minor. Excellent homage to Hamlet that beautifully expresses our knitting existential crises.
That monologue!!!! The DRAMA
I vote bandana over Sophie. I love that color. I think Sophie is the ultimate trendy pattern that will not be as classic and usable as the bandana in a warm yarn like alpaca.
Interesting trip through projects. I decided a while ago that I would begin and finish one project at a time. For me this works; if I have too many going on, I forget how I’m planning the project or start knitting with different tension, etc.
The downside is portability - lugging a sweater around isn’t always possible.
I like your criteria for consideration! Thank you.
I can't remember what level/subject you taught....but that intro was very ELA of you! I could see all my ELA colleagues who know nothing about knitting just loving it!
Thank you! I can’t take full credit for writing it as I had some help from…deep breath…AI in order to get the meter right and a skeleton I could build on (I know. I know.) but I did my part in adding some good knitterly verse. I remember having to write in iambic pentameter in my English and theater classes and it’s no easy thing. 😉
IP is so not easy! That’s crazy AI was able to help out! Here I was thinking… ‘how long has she been working on this Hamlet rework??’ 🤣🤣 But props nonetheless. 🤓
Just finished knitting the Sofie Scarf yesterday for a gift. I loved knitting it,the simple construction. I loved the the I- cord on each side. After soaking it was soft and beautiful. The first time I saw the pattern I thought " how dumb, who would ever wear that." Well I needed to make a gift and I used yarn from my stash, Farmers Daughter hand dyed held with silk mohair. I loved the way I looked on me and I love it. It's just Metro. It will be a 2 day knit. Don't stop!
Tayler, with all the love I can send, it seems like you have had struggles with the sweaters you cast on over the last several months. Mostly it seems to be gauge issues, yarn choice issues, or in the case of the cabled cardigan a stretching your skills issue. Can I suggest that: you are bored with plain stockinette sweaters but a cabled cardigan in pieces was too big a leap. Gauge and yarn choice: research, thoughtful planning, swatches, and knowing your preferences. As I type this, you are talking about your husband's sweater and how you aren't enjoying the sport weight, dark yarn. Knitter, know thyself😘
You're not wrong, Andrea. You're not wrong. ❤
Definitely Finish the Sophie Scarf! I just finished my first one in a beautiful deep Red Merino/Cashmere and I LOVE IT! I wore it to work the next day even before blocking it. You won’t be sorry .
When in doubt - FROG!
Fabulous intro Taylor………made me grin from ear to ear! 🎉🎉😂
Shakespeare and knitting….love it
Hi Taylor, maybe frig the Sophie scarf and try the drk everyday cowl. It's bandana style, engaging to knit and fly off the needles
20:44 That description of dry hands on microfiber cloth gave me such a visceral reaction! 😬 😂
OMG right!? ❤
GM Taylor
Loved the intro girl gave me a sense of mystery, suspence , and drama lol
❤ it
Your sweater looks so beautiful on you
The scarf colour is gorgeous the Sophie scarf can be done in car or watching tv
It’s a quick knit as I made a few last year
Your afghan can close it off as a lap blanket and then you’re done
Have a great weekend soon to be here
😊🥰
I’ve literally made tons of Sophie Scarves! Love them for the fastness and “giftability.”
For the Sophie scarf I have made several. They were my car knitting or other times I needed a mindless knit. But most of all the scarf itself is great. I keep one in my coat pocket when when it gets chilly. I use it to keep my neck warm or even to tie around my head to keep my ears warm. I hand them out for people to use when we go hiking and they don't have a hat or cowl. I did see where someone knit more rows in the middle without increases or decreased to make less tight around the neck when you wrap it double. Plus they are quick and cute. Hope that helps!
Agreed, I'm on my 4th. My sis-in-law also started on them when she saw my first one and has knit many.
The Sophie Scarf would be a good hockey practice project. I made mine during figure skating watching last year--perfect. Blankets don't count as WIPs, but if you hate the yarn....
I've said this on another channel, but I love frogging projects. I have a skein of yarn I use as a pallette cleanser and constantly frog it and reknit something else. It keeps me from being afraid of the concept of frogging if something just isn't working out.
I knit 4 Sophie Scarfs last fall (2 as xmas gifts) and I have to say it was really great tv knitting for me! I actually realized on the 4th scarf that I had been reading the pattern WRONG the whole time (with that center point -- oops) but it's one of those low stakes patterns where I can just roll with it! It's a nice project for a palette cleanser, I think, especially after holiday knits!
I knit the Sophie scarf and absolutely love it! The color that you are work it is so perfect and I’m slightly jealous of the amazing yarn. It is a quick knit once you get going and the finished product is perfect for a fashionable light scarf.
That intro is Epic! Yarn that catches on my skin like a microfiber cloth gives me the heeby-jeebies. I think it might have a bit to do with living in the desert. It happens to me more here in ABQ than it did in OC.
OMG what an awesome intro!!
The Mandala acrylic softens up after washing. I had that same dislike of the texture while I was knitting a baby blanket. After I washed it and steam blocked it, it was soft and lovely. The mama who received it says it's not pilling and is holding up wonderfully to lots of washing. If you just can't finish it, donating to the senior center is a great idea. Someone will LOVE it.
I was just about to say the same thing! Acrylic does much better after the first wash
Loved the intro. As always, a great program.
Thank you so much Raschelle!
I’ve come the realization that in order for me to keep my knitting mojo, I really need to be a monogamous knitter. If I lose steam on a project or it’s too cumbersome to bring around with me, I’ll cast a smaller palate cleanser or to-go project, but if I have more than 2 projects on the needles I really get overwhelmed. I have one interchangeable needle set and that helps me not get overwhelmed. The progress just gets wayyyyyy too slow and I lose motivation. I also try to keep my main project and palate cleanser at different gauges so that my hands don’t get too fatigued with either very small or very large needles. This works great for me!
I knit the sophie scarf last fall in a bright cherry red and loooooved the process. The larger one knit up within a day or two, which made it a really nice break from larger, more time consuming projects. Now, it's actually my most worn scarf! I take it to work with me a few times a week because it's easy to throw on, doesn't take up a whole bunch of space, keeps me warm, and doubles as a cute accessory when I tie it onto my handbag to leave the office, as it's a bit warmer outside at the end of the day. I highly recommend and may or may not knit a few more this winter season!
That opening was truly a work of art! Best intro ever!!!
Thank you Hannah!
Thank you Tayler for another great episode.
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It is my pleasure! Thank you for watching and for your support Uschi. ❤
I absolutely hated doing "quick back and forth" projects like Ten-stitch and entrelac UNTIL I learned how to reverse-knit. Turns out I was mostly annoyed at having to turn the work and re-orient myself every thirty seconds. Forced myself to work on a ten-stitch baby blanket without turning the work at all, and afterwards, I took a stab at some entrelac socks. Much more enjoyable now.
That introduction was awesome
Thank you!
Your scarf with the back-n-forth, I would frog it and look for another pattern. I get so bored making scarves like this. I made one and felt like I would never ever finish it.
I knit a Sophie Scarf & want to k it another. I love how it looks, & I feel you would enjoy wearing it in that color. My opinion is that you should finish it as it is a great addition to your wardrobe.
👏👏👏👏 Bravo and encore for your Froglet performance at the beginning, there! Always enjoy watching your content and I happened to notice that you didn't drink much of your tea during the half hour of chatting. Do you have a mug warmer, yet?? Last year I got myself a candle/cast iron version, then a USB chargeable one for my dad, and inspired my friend to get her chargeable version, too. We all love them since they keep our tea/coffee nice and hot while sipping slowly! Anyways, thought I'd ask and put that out there in case you haven't discovered this affordable luxury yet! 😄
Thank you so much! And I really didn’t drink much of my tea! I think that’s because I was getting pretty warm. I actually ended up opening my window halfway through. And yes. I do keep my water close by and I was definitely my drinking that. ❤️❤️
Froglet!! 🤣 Yes!
I need one of those…..I’m constantly reheating my tea in the microwave.
Love, love,love this intro I would like a tee shirt . Please
You haaaave to finish the Sophie scarf! It’s so fun! I will say I used a super colorful yarn so that kept my attention. I love to wear mine with a sweatshirt. I ride a bike and it’s great for keeping my neck warm.
Hello Tayler, please don't frog the blanket!! Give it away with the yarn!! I am sure that somebody will appreciate halfway knitting work done! 😊 Love so much your channel ❤ you are my guru 😁
Maybe wait until after Christmas to finish the Sophie Scarf...I get overwhelmed this time of year and think that I just have too many projects, but thoroughly enjoy them in January ..when things calm down.
*standing ovation* Bravo! BRAVO! 👏
Thank you!
What an intro!!
The Sophie scarf yarn looks great with the sweater you’re wearing. It least it seems to pick up color from the sweater. Whatever style you settle on, think about some version of neck accessory to pair with that sweater
Intro omg the best!!
Can you finish off the Mama in a Stitch Blanket at the size it is now and just gift it to someone with a kid who may like the colors then donate your leftover yarn?
I totally can. I didn't even consider that. It's a great idea. Thank you Somer!
I so adore you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much. That means a lot to me. ❤
Ditto. 😂
Instant like for that intro ❤🔥
Hahahahahahaha! Awesome intro 😂
Thank you Nicole! I couldn't leave well enough alone. 😂
@@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS It’s a thing of beauty for this English major 😉
Love, love, love my Sophie scarf. A few months ago we were traveling where it can be chilly and the Sophie was my companion several days. Super fun and cozy. Though I agree the process was a bit mundane but worth it.
Re the Sophie scarf dilemma: I made one little one which hasn't really seen much wear and a shawl size I'm much happier with. However, I have now made *two* Sherbet Bandanas, which I think was a pattern you recommended. One is for a gift but the one for me has been very useful. In particular, it has come in to fill the gap left by a jumper with a big but floppy collar, or one where the collar was just a tiny bit itchy. So my vote is for that pattern, assuming you've enough yarn.
Just love listening to you. For sure donate the acrylic blanket as is!! Someone will love to finish it
Thank you so much Laura. ❤
It may be too late, but don't frog that crocheted Sundance Throw. Bind off and donate to a NICU or nursing home, or put away for a baby gift. It is a perfect crib or lap sized throw.
Just watched a follow-up episode. Yay!!! So happy you donated to the Ronald McDonald House! That is one of my favorite charities. We were recipients of their generosity and I can't say enough about their mission!!❤❤❤❤
I totally made the Sofie scarf by petite knits for a friend for Xmas, and I loved it. It was finished super fast. It’s a good grab and go project. I was able to crank it out in less than a week. Finish it! You can do it.
Definitely inspiring! I’ll have to frog some things when hubby isn’t around, he doesn’t understand it. 🙄
Ah, my temperature blanket....it's a chore...it's an inspiration...it's 31 days from being done and I can finally pick something else up!
Thanks for the fun journey through your knitting baskets!
Crazy Sock Lady finally put her foot down on that one and stopped early. I've never really seen the charm of that project, but I also think the "cozy memories" blanket looks clashing and busy and unpleasant to me, so I'm just not the target audience for that kind of thing, I guess.
Your opening soliloquy was amazing! I loved it. Also, great use of the word "wont". It's an underused word and I love to hear it spoken. I'm a nerd, apparently. Great episode!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you appreciated this opening. I couldn't resist and it was fun to do. As for "wont", I completely agree. You don't hear it enough and I love to squeeze it in where I can. I too am a nerd. 🙌❤️
If I wasn't already subscribed, that intro would have done it! You made my theatre/Shakespeare nerd heart go pitty pat. 😉 Now onto listening to the rest if the video... 😁
Glad you enjoyed it! From one former theater nerd to another…😘
What an absolutely amazing episode! So much good information for all of us. And I couldn’t keep my eyes off that gorgeous No Frills ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much Kathy! That really means so much. ❤️❤️❤️
i love my sophie scarf and i have knit one for myself and 3 others for sister in laws.
Brilliant start to the podcast!