Frogging

**Shelli_wnj** · 01-08-2010, 03:38 PM

Does anyone here besides me HATE frogging???!!! it used to be so bad that I wouldn't frog even a few stitches to fix a mistake in crochet. I got better, and didn't mind so much to go even a few rows back if I realized I missed a stitch or something because the finished product looked so nice.
Well now I pulled out a lapghan I started making while in the hospital with my 1st (6.5 years ago). It went with me again for my middle son, and again 2 years ago with my youngest. Let me tell you, you shouldn't stitch after labor and delivery. it just doesn't work well!!! I just looked at the almost finished product, and it needs to be frogged - completely. All the rows are uneven, there is almost no stitch definition and it looks just awful! I am not looking forward to this.

On another note, I have been learning to knit this month, and I have already made one completed hat. However I have frogged 2 started scarves and another hat!

Wanna start an "I hate frogging" club with me so we can support each other through our mistakes?

Shellie

**Lady_V** · 01-08-2010, 04:58 PM

Crochet, I will frog... Knitting on the other hand, I have to take it out COMPLETELY, I hate it that much !!!

**vickilynn** · 01-08-2010, 05:03 PM

frogging.....yeah, it's the pits

**kettel6** · 01-08-2010, 08:40 PM

Well it takes me forever to get just the right look I want whenever I start a new project that I will usually frog several times before I'm happy with it. I actually frogged a baby blanket today so it will be narrower and hopefully the yarn I'm using will be enough to crochet a descent size blanket.

**Debbie-cat** · 01-08-2010, 08:48 PM

I'll join you in the I hate frogging club. If I have to frog too much, I usually throw the thing in my "I'll get to it someday" pile!

**YankeeMom** · 01-08-2010, 09:43 PM

I don't mind frogging (ripping it out entirely or back to the mistake) but I REALLY hate 'tink-ing' (knitting backwards or un-knitting). It's so time consuming!

**miss_thrifty** · 01-09-2010, 09:48 AM

I hate frogging too.

**justpeachy92** · 01-09-2010, 09:56 AM

LOL Gotta say I so opened up this thread visioning people out catching frogs. I am knew to crotcheting and knitting I am just learning, so I have been doing the rip it out and start again method, not sure what or how to frog something.

**YankeeMom** · 01-09-2010, 11:44 AM

Frogging = Ripping it out. Get it..."rip it, rip it" sounds like "ribbit ribbit". Hence, frogging

**MandaRenee** · 01-09-2010, 11:49 AM

If its not too far back I will frog it. If its a ways back and not that noticeable I will leave it and pretend I didnt' notice! lol

If its really bad I'll usually just get mad and put the entire project in a box somewhere.

**ladytoysdream** · 01-09-2010, 12:25 PM

I have done my share of frogging. Both crochet and knitting.
I try to double check my work as I go....so if I see a mistake early on, I can pull then. I won't leave a mistake if I can help it. I will know it's there and it will drive me nuts...till I back up and fix it.
And the un knitting...oh yeah....if I see a mistake ...back a row or two...I un knit it....what fun that is....NOT........

**Shelli_wnj** · 01-09-2010, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by MandaRenee

If its really bad I'll usually just get mad and put the entire project in a box somewhere.

I can not tell you how many things I have "in a box somewhere"

I just recently went through the box now that my skills have improved. Some stuff got finished, and others - right back in that box!!!

**kettel6** · 01-09-2010, 09:27 PM

I forgot to mention that I usually ask my kids to do it, with strict instructions that they are never to do so unless asked. The little one, 6 especially loves it.