Apr 3, 2013

49 ... 50

Can you guess what today's post is about?  It's my birthday but not just any old birthday ... I'm 50 today, and it's both an amazing and shocking feeling to have hit half a century.  My dear friend, Toni, told me that turning 50 was freeing for her, and I love that idea.  So, on this very special birthday, I'm looking forward to shedding the doubts and roadblocks that have been scattered throughout my life over the years and embrace a more free me!

Now, let's talk knitting!  As a birthdaygift to myself, I started a new knit-along over on the Project: Stash KAL group on Ravelry.  Every now and then, we knitters need to knit just for ourselves and in the Pour Moi KAL we'll be choosing a project that we've been stalking and that will take us a little out of our comfort zone. I'm thinking of knitting a lace shawl as I've not tried to knit a full lace pattern before.  I've got this beautiful skein of Lorna's Laces Solemate in their stoplight colorway which might turn into this.


I'd love you to join me! 

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23 comments:

  1. Tracey ~ CloverApril 3, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Happiest of birthday's Evelyn. Fabulous at 50!
    I will be 50 in September so I am right behind you, Mike will be 50 next week. Seems 1963 was a very good year indeed!

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  2. Ana BCApril 3, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Congratulations on your fab 50!!! Celebrate your wonderful life ♥

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  3. bettyApril 3, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Happy Birthday!

    Youth is wasted on the young -- that's what I say.

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  4. San @ Made in HemApril 3, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Happy, happy birthday!!! And what a beautiful shawl to knit!!! Wishing you many more lovely years full of knitting!!! ♥

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  5. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    Oooh happy birthday; I hope 50 is amazing for you. Happy knitting xx

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  6. AnonymousApril 3, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    A Very Happy Birthday, dear Evelyn. That shawl looks fabulous. I look forward to seeing it created!

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  7. MichelleApril 3, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Happy Birthday, Evelyn! Hope this is a blessed and liberating year for you. I was just thinking about leaving my comfort zone with my knits today, also in red. I may have to wait to cast on so I can be part of your KAL.

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  8. StefanieApril 3, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    OMGosh! Has it been a year already? No way, 50? You so don't look it. I hope your day is fantastic.
    That color is way pretty and it will be so awesome in that shawl. I haven't started on my shawl yet. The yarn needs to be wound and I wanted to CO fewer sts so I have to put on my thinking cap. I can join in on the Pour Moi KAL.

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  9. Angela @ Knit LuckApril 3, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Happy happy birthday!!! Hope this year is amazing and full of beautiful yarn!

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  10. Deb HickmanApril 3, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Happy birthday, you don't look 50!!!!! Age is just a number, you are as old as you feel. I love your yarn, I'm hoping to join in the KAL, I bought some Lace yarn to do a shawl and never got around to it, I just need to find the pattern. Enjoy the rest of your day. Deb x

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  11. BethanyApril 3, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    Happy Birthday Evelyn!! Hope your day is full of yarn and cake!

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  12. autumngeishaApril 3, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Birthday hugs to you! What a great way to celebrate by casting on for your first full lace shawl. Lovely yarn.

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  13. SandraApril 3, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    Happy birthday Evelyn!!

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  14. NoreenApril 3, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    Happy birthday Evelyn...you wear your decades well!

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  15. AnonymousApril 3, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    Happy Birthday! I hope it was fabulous, filled with good food and good knitting!

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  16. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    Happy, happy birthday!

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  17. Sarah ~ Crafts from the CwtchApril 4, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    Happy Birthday Evelyn! I'm shocked that you are 50, you look younger. I hope you have a wonderful
    Day
    Xxxx

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  18. kateApril 4, 2013 at 2:07 AM

    Many happy returns, you wonderful woman! Enjoy your stunning red yarn, that will make a gorgeous shawl. Hope you had a wonderful day :) xx

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  19. AnonymousApril 4, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Happy happy birthday! And great attitude. :) Hope you fully enjoyed your day, and that you have a beautiful year!

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  20. AndiApril 4, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Happy Birthday Evelyn! Hope it was a wonderful one!

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  21. Lisa-24-7April 4, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    I hope you have a good birthday! My current Cardi is totally appropriate for you KAL. Maybe I'll join.

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  22. WildflowerWoolApril 4, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Happy Birthday! Hope you had a great day!

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  23. Marie/Underground CrafterApril 7, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Happy birthday! Knitting for yourself is definitely the right gift.

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