Finish it or Frog it February (FIOFIF)

 

Does it bring you joy?

Last February we kicked off what is now an annual event: Finish it or Frog it February. FIOFIF 2024 is our second celebration and assessment of works in progress.

Now you know Liz and I have a million projects on needles or in progress with a hook, so rather than the literal pressure of “I must totally complete everything on needles or I must frog it (rip it out)”, here’s what it means for me:

I am going to evaluate all my projects in progress, and do one of 4 things:

  • Frog it (rip it out, reclaim the yarn for another project, perhaps decide to make the pattern again with other yarn)

  • Finish it (completely done)

  • Bind it off (acknowledging I will not finish it, but I’d like to preserve what progress I made)

  • Pledge to finish it in the future (it will not die in time-out or deep hibernation)

Most of this will be determined by contemplating the project with the question in mind, does it bring me joy? If the answer is no, why? Is it the yarn, the pattern, a combination of how the yarn looks in that pattern, or will I come to love it later?

I’ll keep updating the lists below as the month goes on. Pictures of them may be posted on Instagram or Facebook.

Current progress- in 2024 I had 40 projects mid-way, I’ll keep all of them in the “Pledge to Finish” until I make a decision. I may have found one or two more along the way……..

 

FIOFIF2024

Frogged (9)

  • Glymur Poncho, Jennifer Weissman. knit. Yarn: Gedifra Metal Tweed

  • Tumbling Shawl, Melanie Rice. knit. Yarn: Cascade Friday Harbor

  • Cascade 220 LYS wrap 2022, knit.

  • Pompom Quarterly bag. crochet. Yarn: Juniper Moon Zooey

  • Ponderosa sweater, Wool & Pine. knit. Yarn: Fyberstpates Vivacious 4 ply

  • Richland Shawl, Dee O’Keefe. knit. Yarn: Plymouth Hearthstone

  • Granny Square inspired top, Pompom Quarterly. crochet.Yarn: Fyberspates Vivacious 4 ply

  • Flagstaff Shawl, Dee O’Keefe. knit. Yarn: Juniper Moon Herriot Fine.

  • Aureole Hat, Lucia Luciano. Pompom Quarterly 42. Yarn: Plymouth Yakima

Finished (6)

  • Sockhead Slouch Hat, Katy McClure. knit. Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 ply Sparkle

  • Washington Hat, Crafty Girl. knit. Yarn: Cascade Heritage 6

  • See My Vest-Chunky, Maker Maker. knit. Yarn: Noro Rikka

  • Dingley Dell, Isabel Kraemer. knit. Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Fine

  • Bulky Brioche Bandana Cowl, Lavanya Patricella. Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm La Pampa

  • Dodge Shawl, Wolf & Faun Knits. knit. Yarn: Plymouth Yakima

Pledge to finish (currently on needles/hook) (about 28)

  • Billie Pullover, Sari Norland. knit. Yarn: Cascade 220.

  • Pressed Flowers Cardigan, Amy Christoffers. knit. Yarn: Feederbrook Entropy DK & Jody Long Alba.

  • Tecumseh Sweater, Caitlin Hunter. knit. Yarn: Jody Long Alba

  • Climbing Cowl, Melanie Rice. knit. Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm Saxony

  • Mountain Mist Sweater, Tin Can Knits. knit. Yarn: Friday Harbor

  • Goldwing, Jennifer Steingass. knit. Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca

  • Room with a View shawl, Lisa Hannes. knit. Yarn: Fyberspates Vivacious 4 ply & Queensland Perth

  • 2 Papillon shawls, MarinJa Knits. knit. Yarn: Cascade Heritage, Queensland Perth, Lang Puno.

  • Forestland, Jennifer Steingass. knit. Yarn: Noro Tasogare and Juniper Moon Patagonia

  • Polyrythm, Johanna Kunin, Pompom Quarterly 39. knit. Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca

  • Rebel 2 Shawl, Lesley Anne Robinson. knit. Yarn: Fyberspates Vivacious 4 ply & Daydream Dyeworks.

  • multiple pairs of socks, various patterns.

  • Faye Summer Top, Irene Lin designs. knit. Yarn: Jody Long Summer Delight

  • SMAUG Mittens, JennyPenny. knit. Yarn: Cascade Heritage

  • Stonecatcher Wrap, Erin Kurup. knit. Various hand dyes.

  • Flax, Tin Can Knits. knit. Yarn: Plymouth Encore

  • Aster Tee, Megan Nodecker. knit. Yarn: Yarn Baby

  • Lace Fan Shawl, Raffela Tassoni. crochet. Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Fine

  • I am Dragon, Alexandra Davidoff. knit. Yarn: Fiber Faerie

  • Mom’s Christmas Wrap. knit. Yarn: Amano Mayu Lace

  • Fingerless Mitts, knit. Yarn: Wisdom Universal Sugar Saki.

  • Ronde de Jamb legwarmers, knit. Yarn: Noro Tasogare

  • Sierra Nevada Shawl, Ksenia Naidyon. knit. Yarn: Fiber Faerie

  • Dark Matter Triangle Shawl, Cheryl Faust. knit. Yarn: Queensland Perth & Cascade Heritage

  • Botannical Wrap, Purl Soho. knit. Yarn: Queensland United Foursome

  • Crochet Blanket

FIOFIF2023

Frogged (12)

  • Squill Shawl, Amy Christoffers. crochet. Yarn: Juniper Moon Patagonia

  • Hitchhiker Shawl, Martina Behm. knit. Yarn: Araucania Huasco Coton

  • Aise II Wrap, Espace Tricot. knit. Yarn: Sugar Bush Drizzle & Amano Mayu Lace

  • Mikkel’s Piano Scarf, Anna Abrahamsen. knit. Yarn: Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock.

  • Ric Rac Shawl, CasaPinka. knit. Yarn: Fyberspates Vivacious 4 ply.

  • Favorite Flannel, Alicia Plummer. knit. Yarn: Plymouth Mushishi.

  • A Study in Pink, Martina Behm. knit. Yarn: Amano Mayu Lace.

  • I’ll Cat You (sweater, knit). Yarn: Cascade Heritage & Heritage wave.

  • ZickZack Scarf, Christie Kamm. knit. Yarn: Queensland Perth.

  • One Papillon Shawl, MarinJa Knits (3 finished, 2 more still on needles). knit. Yarn: Mirasol Kancha & Berroco Quinoa)

  • One row scarf, knit. Yarn: Lang Splash.

  • Rosa Canina, Lisa Hannes. knit. Yarn: Feederbrook Entropy DK

Bound off (9)

  • Rain or Shine Shawl, Stephen West. knit. Yarn: Lana Gatto Silk Mohair Lux

  • Spiral Euphoria Cowl, Lavish Craft. knit. Yarn: Noro Ito

  • Chevron Cloud, Espace Tricot. knit. Yarn: Rico Essentials Mohair Prints, WoolAddicts Water

  • Euclid Shawl, Isabell Kraemer. knit. Yarn: Juniper Moon Patagonia

  • Lace Fan Shawl, Raffamusa Designs. crochet. Yarn: Amano Mayu Lace

  • Confetti Scarf, Purl Soho. knit. Yarn: Cascade Heritage, Heritage Wave, Heritage Paints, Auraucania Huasco Sock.

  • Close to You Shawl, knit. Yarn: Twist Fiber Studio special dye

  • Winterbrush, Melanie Rice. knit. Yarn: Amano Ayni

  • Quadrangle Spires, Stephen West. knit. Yarn: Cascade Heritage, Queensland Perth

Finished (12)

  • Sockhead Slouch Hat, Katy McClure. knit. Yarn: Fyberspates Vivacious DK

  • Granny Square Blanket for charity, no pattern. crochet. Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash

  • Tarn Blanket, Tin Can Knits. knit. Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash

  • Lara Pullover, Melissa Leapman. knit. Yarn: Juniper Moon Mallow

  • Reluctant Homeschooler, Caitlin Hunter. knit. Yarn: Berroco Wizard.

  • Rebel Squirrels, Karin Fernandes. knit. Yarn: Heritage Silk.

  • Super Simple Log Cabin Shawl, Atty van Norrel. crochet. Yarn: Plymouth Hearthstone

  • Elowen Pullover, Ready Set Raglan book. knit. Yarn: Cascade Friday Harbor.

  • Entrelac Scarf, Freckles and Purls. knit. Yarn: Noro Ito.

  • Glenayr Scarf, Ashley Edmonds. crochet. Yarn: Juniper Moon La Pampa

  • Mina’s Vanilla Sock Recipe, Knitting Expat. knit. Yarn: Yarn Baby Tabitha

  • Braided cable cowl, no pattern. Knit. Yarn: Amano Yana XL

Pledge to finish (currently on needles/hook) (at least 25-30)

  • Glymur Poncho, Jennifer Weissman. knit. Yarn: Gedifra Metal Tweed Frogged FIOFIF2024

  • Avena sweater, Jennifer Steingass. knit. Yarn: Feederbrook Entropy DK & Fyberspates Vivacious DK FINISHED 2023

  • Rebel 2 Shawl, Lesley Anne Robinson. knit. Yarn: Fyberspates Vivacious 4 ply & Daydream Dyeworks.

  • At least 4 pairs of socks, various patterns.

  • Billie Pullover, Sari Norland. knit. Yarn: Cascade 220.

  • Room with a View shawl, Lisa Hannes. knit. Yarn: Fyberspates Vivacious 4 ply & Queensland Perth

  • Flagstaff Shawl, Dee O’Keefe. knit. Yarn: Juniper Moon Herriot Fine. Frogged FIOFIF2024

  • 2 Papillon shawls, MarinJa Knits. knit. Yarn: Cascade Heritage, Queensland Perth, Lang Puno.

  • Pressed Flowers Shawl, Amy Christoffers. knit. Yarn: Feederbrook Entropy DK & DK solids. FINISHED 2023

  • Tumbling Shawl, Melanie Rice. knit. Yarn: Cascade Friday Harbor Frogged FIOFIF2024

  • Dodge Shawl, Wolf & Faun Knits. knit. Yarn: Plymouth Yakima

  • Tecumseh Sweater, Caitlin Hunter. knit. Yarn: Jody Long Alba

  • Faye Summer Top, Irene Lin designs. knit. Yarn: Jody Long Summer Delight

  • Ponderosa sweater, Wool & Pine. knit. Yarn: Fyberstpates Vivacious 4 ply Frogged FIOFIF2024

  • SMAUG Mittens, JennyPenny. knit. Yarn: Cascade Heritage

  • Polyrythm, Johanna Kunin, Pompom Quarterly 39. knit. Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca

  • As You Wish Princess Bride Mystery Knit a Long, Lyrical Knits. Yarn: Fyberspates Vivacious 4 ply. FINISHED

  • Stonecatcher Wrap, Erin Kurup. knit. Various hand dyes.

  • Cascade 220 LYS wrap 2022, knit. Frogged FIOFIF2024

  • Auxin Shawl, Pompom Quarterly. knit. Yarn: Juniper Moon Saxony FINISHED 2023