tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post122585666582055132..comments2024-02-23T03:24:15.600-06:00Comments on knittinggenes.blogspot.com: Is it a sin to frog a prayer shawl?kathy bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-37674546264320092472009-08-06T23:09:12.640-05:002009-08-06T23:09:12.640-05:00It's knitting. There are no rules!It's knitting. There are no rules!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08524593912913005806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-69455454272454546012009-06-22T12:16:43.929-05:002009-06-22T12:16:43.929-05:00I just looked at the fringed, final version and am...I just looked at the fringed, final version and am so glad you didn't frog it! I do know exactly what you are going through... I have a half-made one, out of yarn I hate, and it sits on stitch holders simply because I haven't dealt with my issues around frogging it. I am pretty sure the prayers went out to the person right straight along though.Birdsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06341638516293843227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-24762755128209847912009-06-17T09:14:44.891-05:002009-06-17T09:14:44.891-05:00I think the shawl is lovely and would agree that y...I think the shawl is lovely and would agree that you should not frog it. As for is it a sin - I'm in the camp that prayer is never wasted and if you frog and reknit, then there are double prayers which could not hurt.<br /><br />But I think frogging would be a waste because of the beauty of the colors. If you crochet or can get someone who does, you could add a crochet border easily to enlarge to whatever size you want. Come visit to NJ and I'll do it for you :-) (and I'll add my own prayers which can only multiply yours)<br /><br />And I don't even think the size is so bad to be honese.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698357440367685868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-58265787420611057782009-06-17T09:14:05.803-05:002009-06-17T09:14:05.803-05:00I am almost positive...
the Bible is mum on knitt...I am almost positive...<br /><br />the Bible is mum on knitting and frogging ;o)<br /><br />But pray.<br /><br />Always a good thing!Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-2056591044116051442009-06-16T16:39:39.370-05:002009-06-16T16:39:39.370-05:00It's not a sin, I'm pretty sure. Taking p...It's not a sin, I'm pretty sure. Taking pleasure in immodest dress IS a sin, but frogging seems to entail adding something, rather than taking it away. I will leave a message for Sister Mary Martha on her blog just to double check. Remember, frogs are God's creatures too. Even St. Martin de Porres befriended the rats in his prison cell, which is why he is the patron saint of rats. Also, children of mixed race (hello, Obama!) and hairdressers. Mainly because he was a child of mixed race and a hairdresser. It ain't rocket science. xo Sister KateKathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02648445994908351438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-10476127302820913482009-06-16T10:34:02.642-05:002009-06-16T10:34:02.642-05:00Prayers are never wasted but I wouldn't frog i...Prayers are never wasted but I wouldn't frog it. It's beautiful as is! But the people who suggested adding lace borders to make it larger have the right idea. <br />And then again, sometimes we just need something over our shoulders & back of the neck to keep the chill off and your aunt may very well appreciate that. Go with you gut feelings.Rhonda the Stitchingnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13293726323658592275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-48172369745535625042009-06-16T08:05:23.301-05:002009-06-16T08:05:23.301-05:00It's a beautiful shawl. Such pretty colors. ...It's a beautiful shawl. Such pretty colors. Why frog it? I think if you did though that the prayers have already served their purpose. You could frog it and knit it again and have a double prayer shawl! Also, small triangle shawls are in!!Katherinehttp://blog.knittingonthego.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-77933721913539168662009-06-15T23:32:50.772-05:002009-06-15T23:32:50.772-05:00I love the shawl so I say dont frog it.Also you ar...I love the shawl so I say dont frog it.Also you are the winner of the greek deli coffee cup kit please send me your full name and adress to give to StoneMason.Congratulations DarcyDarcys Knotty Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00022869069300030504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-38202677799598007302009-06-15T23:29:34.817-05:002009-06-15T23:29:34.817-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Darcys Knotty Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00022869069300030504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-78912100930553201172009-06-15T18:36:30.769-05:002009-06-15T18:36:30.769-05:00I think it will be appreciated no matter one!! I ...I think it will be appreciated no matter one!! I really like it too!Virtuoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-42277695368823772462009-06-15T14:43:10.981-05:002009-06-15T14:43:10.981-05:00I saw a pattern for a plain baby blanket with a la...I saw a pattern for a plain baby blanket with a lace edging that you knit seperately and then sewed it on. Wish I knew where I saw it now ! Hate when I don't mark a pattern I like and then want it. You could leave it like it is, try knitting a band of lace, if you like it add it on and iof you don't nothing lost. Have you thought if adding a fringe to it? That would add length not only to how it looks but will also pull it down and stretch it a little and that too will help. If you have yarn from the striped section, you can use that. Do let us know what you end up deciding and post a picture please. We are all eagerly awaiting your decision !Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-40857738716033586002009-06-15T14:35:05.053-05:002009-06-15T14:35:05.053-05:00its beautiful and no I haven't frogged one but...its beautiful and no I haven't frogged one but I think that the lucky recipient winds up with double the prayers!!Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07690015792194520754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-29796271361993369392009-06-15T13:01:42.101-05:002009-06-15T13:01:42.101-05:00I love the shawl being modeled by St. Francis!I love the shawl being modeled by St. Francis!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03658570531652539325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-32694224501144341622009-06-15T09:56:32.424-05:002009-06-15T09:56:32.424-05:00Turtle
I appreciate the suggestion for a border....Turtle<br /><br />I appreciate the suggestion for a border.....hmmmm. I have a week before I give the gift....<br />This begs the question: if I end up swearing while I knit the lace border, as long as I do not say the name in vain, is it still a prayer shawl???kathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-91198435290710348212009-06-15T09:54:59.209-05:002009-06-15T09:54:59.209-05:00Purling Pirate,
That is a wonderful idea....but ...Purling Pirate, <br /><br />That is a wonderful idea....but I don't think I'll frog it now! new dilemna: am I denying the universe?????kathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-90151775244521910352009-06-15T09:25:02.184-05:002009-06-15T09:25:02.184-05:00I'd like to think that the prayers would be re...I'd like to think that the prayers would be released into the universe and spread to all!!PurlingPiratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11504945110401070831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-43229560705134170062009-06-15T06:40:42.406-05:002009-06-15T06:40:42.406-05:00Prayers are never wasted. The way I see it you ha...Prayers are never wasted. The way I see it you have 2 options - give this to a prayer shawl ministry who will donate it to someone smaller (child perhaps?) or frog it and reknit it. Those prayers will help no matter what you choose.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302370892784411084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-61524660027950401822009-06-15T06:01:23.637-05:002009-06-15T06:01:23.637-05:00Kathy...
The prayers are not wasted if you decide...Kathy...<br /><br />The prayers are not wasted if you decide to frog the shawl. Honest. They are sent to the Lord above, on behalf of the one you are praying for. It is a powerful tool, my friend. Praying while knitting the shawl helps to relax, find a rhythm in your prayers.Biancahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619238361162183280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-49305492721176323762009-06-14T20:04:32.256-05:002009-06-14T20:04:32.256-05:00umm frogging it seems wrong like all the prayers w...umm frogging it seems wrong like all the prayers will come unraveled also better a small prayer then no prayer at allAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-42130500027450898472009-06-14T15:31:05.357-05:002009-06-14T15:31:05.357-05:00i like it. What if you picked up along the edge an...i like it. What if you picked up along the edge and did a lace style design on the edge to make it a bit larger...with more prayers??Turtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851819627750022788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-41562867014563693242009-06-14T13:01:46.222-05:002009-06-14T13:01:46.222-05:00It is a really pretty shawl... I love the colors!It is a really pretty shawl... I love the colors!Angelhttp://knittingangel.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.com