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Kelly Spenhoff

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Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

Hello, how are you!?! Are you working on anything fun? I’d love to hear about it. Send pics!

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I finally finished the front (or back) of the bamboo mesh sweater. I think I’m just going to make it sleeveless so I can be done with it sooner. I’ve tried so many different things with this bamboo yarn. I’m never going to like it. I’ll either use the rest on something like fringe or tassels, or I’ll give it to one of my kids who crochet. At least I know I gave it a fair shot before breaking up with it.

I learned so much about bamboo and my patience over the course of all the making and frogging. I don’t regret it, but I’ll be glad when it’s over! 🤣🤪 If it was any other color, I’d frog the whole thing right now and never touch the yarn again. Without batting an eyelash! But it matches my hair, so I really want something finished with it.

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Since my current yarn project is no fun, I’m making something different that IS fun. It’s tentatively called The Rule Breaker’s Permission Slip and Finishing Matrix. It also has a Frog Log. It’s almost ready, so I’ll send you the free link next week. Keep an eye on your inbox next Friday!

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Just in case you ever wondered how hard it is for me to get this newsletter out to you, please see the evidence below. This 7-pound boy will not allow me to type. My sweet little Sausage doesn’t mind what I do, as long as she can stay nearby!

Have a great week, see you next Friday with goodies!

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Kelly Spenhoff

I'm a crafty maker and designer who loves to talk about knitting and crochet. Subscribe to my newsletter if you’re crafty and like to have fun!

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