Hello home and 24!

by ysolda on July 1, 2009 · 97 comments

I’m home, exhausted but happy and 24! I’ll catch up with you soon, but right now I’m going to sleep in my own bed.

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Roo July 1, 2009 at 9:58 pm: Happy Birthday!

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Sasha July 1, 2009 at 10:05 pm: You’re only 24? Come to think of it, you definitely don’t look any older than 24. I have no idea why I thought you were older than me (I think it’s because your knitting-fu is more developed than mine).

Happy birthday! :-D

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Sadie July 1, 2009 at 10:21 pm: Happy Birthday! You’re exactly 19 years younger than my husband!

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Jen July 1, 2009 at 10:25 pm: Happy Birthday!

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Alison July 1, 2009 at 10:35 pm: Happy Birthday Ysolda! All the best!

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soknitpicky July 1, 2009 at 10:39 pm: Very happy birthday to you!

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yarnpiggy July 1, 2009 at 10:43 pm: Happy Birthday, Ysolda!

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sarah July 1, 2009 at 10:47 pm: happy birthday, hope being 24 is as much fun as 23 appeared to be! xx

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Petra July 1, 2009 at 10:50 pm: Happy Birthday!
The best part of traveling is coming home!

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Mary July 1, 2009 at 10:52 pm: Happy Birthday to the happy (albeit tired) traveler!

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mai July 1, 2009 at 10:58 pm: happy birthday, ysolda!!!! i hope you had a great day :)

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Jamie July 1, 2009 at 11:21 pm: Happy Birthday! I know it must be nice to finally be home. I really enjoyed following your blog as you were traveling though. It was so interesting to see all the places you traveled to.

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Alison July 1, 2009 at 11:30 pm: Happy Birthday m’dear! Lovely to meet you last month.

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Gaea July 1, 2009 at 11:33 pm: Welcome home and happy birthday!

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Michaela July 1, 2009 at 11:54 pm: Happy birthday!

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Lily July 1, 2009 at 11:56 pm: I can’t believe you’re only a year older than me! You’ve accomplished so much. Reading the posts of your travels made me exhausted in sympathy with you. Kick back your feet, relax, and spoil yourself- you’ve definitely earned it!

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HeatherLouise July 2, 2009 at 12:22 am: Happy Birthday! Here’s to 24 more years of creative excellence!

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Camille July 2, 2009 at 12:41 am: Happy Birthday!!!

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April July 2, 2009 at 12:55 am: Many happy returns! Hope you have a wonderful day!

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P-la July 2, 2009 at 1:01 am: Hope your birthday wishes all come true this year!

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crudmonkey July 2, 2009 at 1:05 am: Happy birthday! :)

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donaji July 2, 2009 at 1:11 am: Happy birthday!!

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Chantal Boucher July 2, 2009 at 1:42 am: Bonne fête!

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regina July 2, 2009 at 1:49 am: Happy birthday!

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Kat July 2, 2009 at 1:59 am: Happy birthday!

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kelgell July 2, 2009 at 2:16 am: Happy Birthday Ysolda! Hope you had a most lovely trip.

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Allison July 2, 2009 at 2:45 am: Happy birthday! I got to meet you at Brooklyn General and had the best time. I hope you enjoyed your trip!

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Clumsy Knitter July 2, 2009 at 2:52 am: A very happy birthday to you! :)

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Kris July 2, 2009 at 3:41 am: Happy Birthday!

Thank you for graciously spending time with us in Oak Lawn, IL at Nana’s Knitting Store. It was a pleasure meeting and knitting with you. I hope you enjoy your day.

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Jocelyn July 2, 2009 at 4:14 am: Happy birthday.

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Silvia July 2, 2009 at 4:54 am: Happy Birthday!

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Christelle July 2, 2009 at 6:13 am: HAPPY 24 Ysolda!

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Birgitte July 2, 2009 at 6:40 am: Happy Birthday (yesterday)! :)

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Christine July 2, 2009 at 6:44 am: Happy Birthday and welcome home! Trust me, being 24 is great ;)

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Katya July 2, 2009 at 7:03 am: Happy Birthday!

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Katherine July 2, 2009 at 7:24 am: Welcome home and happy birthday!

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Margaret Law July 2, 2009 at 7:28 am: Happy Birthday fellow Cancerian (10th). Enjoy sleeping in your own bed with your own pillow, there is nothing quite like it!!! Margaret L.

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marta July 2, 2009 at 7:44 am: Dear Ysolda, I have been following your adventure in the USA and can imagine what a wonderful experience it has been! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You are so young and have accomplished so much!!!

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Lyn July 2, 2009 at 7:58 am: Happy Birthday!

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Liz T. July 2, 2009 at 9:17 am: Many happy returns – hope you enjoy the yummy looking cake!

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Romy July 2, 2009 at 9:26 am: Welcome home. Sleeping in your own bed will feel great!

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Eva July 2, 2009 at 9:31 am: Happy birthday :-D

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Yve July 2, 2009 at 10:07 am: Happy birthday! That cake is making my mouth water!

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Flossie July 2, 2009 at 11:38 am: Happy Birthday! x

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Clestial July 2, 2009 at 12:53 pm: Welcome home and happy birthday!

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Ana Salomé July 2, 2009 at 2:11 pm: Happy birthday! :)

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Sarah in Urbana July 2, 2009 at 2:21 pm: welcome home, Ysolda! You made quite an impression in the States, and we all wish you a happy happy 24th birthday! :)

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Georganne Powell July 2, 2009 at 2:23 pm: Happy Birthday — what a lot you’ve accomplished at such a young age!

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jonquil July 2, 2009 at 4:31 pm: happy birthday! nice sparkly candles, btw.

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Alicia July 2, 2009 at 4:45 pm: Happy Birthday! Glad to hear your home safe and sound. I’ll have to catch you next time your out here! Looks like you had an awesome trip!

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Kathleen July 2, 2009 at 7:19 pm: Happy Birthday and welcome home!

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lucy July 2, 2009 at 8:20 pm: happy birthday Ysolda! i hope you have a restful and enjoyable day!

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Gina July 2, 2009 at 8:21 pm: Happy, Happy Birthday!!!!

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Katherine July 2, 2009 at 9:28 pm: Happy happy birthday! Enjoy sleeping in your own bed – I’ve just come home from Glastonbury, and I know how nice that is. I look forwards to reading more about your travels.

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nosierosie July 2, 2009 at 9:34 pm: CONGRATULATIONS! I can’t believe you are so young and already such a good designer. I look forward to the years (and patterns) to come!

Rose

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Margaret July 2, 2009 at 11:02 pm: Happy Birthday from down under

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LittleWit July 2, 2009 at 11:50 pm: Happy Birthday and welcome home! :)

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Rachel July 2, 2009 at 11:54 pm: Welcome Home and Happy Birthday! 24! Such good years! Many, many happy returns.

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Frogginette July 3, 2009 at 12:37 am: Happy birthday! I’m shocked that you are only 24 and already so talented!

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Meagan July 3, 2009 at 1:00 am: Happy Birthday Ysolda! Hope this year is just as good and better to you as the last :)

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Sasha July 3, 2009 at 1:24 am: Happy Birfdaaaaay!! :D

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Norah July 3, 2009 at 1:31 am: Happy Birthday!

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Helen July 3, 2009 at 2:44 am: Happy Belated Birthday!

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Carla July 3, 2009 at 4:58 am: Happy Birthday!!!!
Feliz cumpleaños!!!

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Stephanie July 3, 2009 at 5:35 am: Happy Birthday Ysolda, all good things always.

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Gudrun July 3, 2009 at 2:04 pm: Happy (belated) birthday you wee young lassie!

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Judy B July 3, 2009 at 3:28 pm: Happy Birthday!

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yellow warbler July 3, 2009 at 4:15 pm: Happy Birthday! Being born in July too I know how great it is to celebrate it in the height of summer :D

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Sarah W. July 3, 2009 at 6:29 pm: We summer babies rule. Happy Birthday! You are quite an accomplished 24 year old!

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Isanou July 3, 2009 at 6:35 pm: Happy birthday to you Ysolda! (I’m late I know but it’s the thought that counts) :)

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Melly July 4, 2009 at 2:44 am: Wow! Who would have thought you were 24!! KEEP it up! Geez.

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Shannon B July 4, 2009 at 5:48 am: You know what I just realised? I’ve been reading your blog since you were 20…the first birthday I recall was when you went to Venice.

How on earth did four years happen?

And did you know your birthday is the same as Canada’s? (If I’m right in thinking July 1…) Yay you!

Many happy returns!

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Tam July 4, 2009 at 6:33 am: oooooo… chocolate!

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Ayesha July 4, 2009 at 12:19 pm: Many Happy Returns for your birthday, Ysolda, and Welcome Home!
I’m guessing you may have come back with lots of inspiration and wonderful memories.Thanks for sharing your travels in the U.S on your blog. It was fun to read and reminded me of how much I love The States and the people I’ve met there.

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Anna July 4, 2009 at 12:54 pm: Happy birthday!
And if you need help eating that cake, I can be there in 12 hours flat.

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Cathy July 4, 2009 at 5:10 pm: Happy Birthday!

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Adry July 4, 2009 at 7:08 pm: Hi!… well… happy birthday at first…so… I knitted your Garter Stitch Mitts from your blog. The instrucctions are really clear! now I will post them in my blog with a link to your blog, but I`m from Argentina and I want to post a translation for spanish knitters, only if you allow me that.I wait for you answer. Have a nice day!

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julie July 5, 2009 at 11:42 pm: Happy late birthday to you!!! I have really enjoyed reading about your travels, but you must be so glad to be back home… X

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Jude Teague July 6, 2009 at 7:05 am: Hello,
I came across you via Ravelry,
I’m always interested in say hi to other Teagues. my husband is Geoff and he was born in Cornwall.
Having quickly read some of your blog, you’re a very busy lady and I love your shawlettes, where can I get a pattern?
I’m cariadjude on Ravelry

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no butterfly July 6, 2009 at 11:42 am: Happy birthday

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Elizabeth July 6, 2009 at 11:45 pm: Happy belated birthday! To commemorate your 25th birthday, how about a trip to the beautiful Pacific Northwest of the U.S.? So many yarn shops, so much indie fashion, good coffee, food, natural beauty…

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Emma July 7, 2009 at 12:24 pm: Happy Birthday! Hope you enjoyed every minute of it :)

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Linda July 7, 2009 at 3:53 pm: Happy birthday!! xxx

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Nicole July 7, 2009 at 8:40 pm: Happy Birthday!!!!

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Tracey July 7, 2009 at 11:08 pm: so young and already so knitting-famous! congratulations on an amazing year of accomplishments. i can’t wait to see what the next year brings.

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Kate G. July 8, 2009 at 3:25 pm: Happy 24th. Sorry to lose you to the other side of the pond, but thanks for taking us along for the ride.

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Théonie July 9, 2009 at 3:50 pm: Happy birthday Ysolda !

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Jody July 10, 2009 at 2:02 am: Happy belated birthday and welcome home. Are you still sleeping? :-)

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tara July 11, 2009 at 8:16 am: Happy Birthday!

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Marimi July 11, 2009 at 5:57 pm: happy birthday and welcome home

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Andrea July 12, 2009 at 1:09 am: Happy Birthday. I am so glad you made it home safely. I’m also glad I had a chance to meet you while you were in the states.

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Sally July 12, 2009 at 12:35 pm: Hope you had a very happy birthday and are enjoying being home from your travels.

I haven’t been able to open your blog in Internet Explorer recently – it’s OK in Firefox though. I know some other UK blogs eg Posy had the same problem – something to do with favicons I believe. Just thought I’d mention it…

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Edilene July 12, 2009 at 5:12 pm: Olá! Conheci seu cantinho e é muito lindo! Amei mesmo!!! Parabéns pelo seu trabalho!… Se puder, dê uma espiadinha no meu:
magiadaines.blogspot.com

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Emily July 12, 2009 at 6:42 pm: Happy birthday, fellow 1985-er, and welcome home. Sleeping in your own bed must’ve been fantastic after so long away =)

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Helen July 12, 2009 at 9:31 pm: Many Happy Returns, you Spring Chicken!

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Susie July 14, 2009 at 11:05 am: Happy Belated Birthday, Ysolda!

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sareth July 17, 2009 at 4:54 pm: Just recieved your book. It’s gorgeous! Can’t wait to start knitting.

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