I’ve been having a wonderful birthday month. (A little joke but I mean why not?) I went for tacos, a hike, and to a folk music festival with my kids. Bob and I drove to Oklahoma to visit my Mom and sister. I got to stop over at Bonny’s on the way there. I went to a yarn shop in Oklahoma City with a yarn-bombed bicycle in the window and — yes — bought yarn with birthday money. I even finished knitting a project!
I am keeping up with my Celtic Mists mystery knitalong. The designer makes the clues short and sweet! While I love alpaca’s softness and drape, I normally prefer wool for elasticity. But the way this yarn is spun keeps it springy. I love working with it!
I started another beanie on the trip with yarnmama’s superwash merino in Damson Plum. Another yarn outlier for me, this superwash is lofty and buoyant. I’m a fan! And the color is royal.
No frogs have shown up in my pond this year, but never mind. My sister gifted one to me for my birthday. We call him Okie.
Snakes & Cranes 
How cute (the frog)….you have been busy!!! Glad you had a great Birthday!
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Happy Birthday Month!!! ❤️
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Thanks Sharon! 🥰
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What a great month you’ve had so far. Well that frog is a cutie. I’d like a pond one day. The shawl is turning out really pretty. I love alpaca so that yarn sounds great. It should be lovely and warm.
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What a pretty pond. I’m sure you will have visitors soon for Okie. The purple sweater turned out great. What a beauty. The Celtic shawl looks amazing. The stitch definition is great even with alpaca. Glad you had a wonderful trip to see your mom.
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Looks like a fun trip! I’m glad you are enjoying the yarn, too. 😊
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Okie is a hoot! Maybe he will encourage other frogs to join him. You had a great birthday trip and your yarn is beautiful! Celebrating all month is a great idea!
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Sounds like lots of fun and that purple sweater is lovely!
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Love Okie–he’s so adorable! Wonderful progress with your projects, and the sweater is just lovely. Hope you enjoy the rest of your birthday month too!
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Thanks Anita!
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Happy belated birthday! Looks like you had lots of celebrations and wonderful things for it!
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Thank you! 🥰
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Happy birthday month! (It’s mine, too. 🙂 ) I think Okie looks super happy in your frog pond!
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Happy Birthday month to you!
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Thanks! It’s a good month for a birthday. 😀
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I think all birthday celebrations should be for a month 😉
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Happy Birthday Month! It looks like you are celebrating in style. Love the bicycle and your sweater is gorgeous. The Royal yarn for the hat is scrumptious! I really like the shawl although I don’t wear them.
I can see where you get your beautiful complexion…from your Mother!
Cute little froggy!
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Thanks Sandra! 😊
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You are having a good birthday month! The yarn for your new hat is gorgeous, and your Celtic Mist is beautiful as well!
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What a wonderful birthday month! It sounds great fun. I love the sweater and the shawl looks fab.
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