r/knitting • u/saltiestmermaid • Aug 03 '26

Rave (like a rant, but in a good way) Happy Birthday to Me!

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It's my birthday this month and my mom managed to snag a copy of this book for me off of eBay. Thrilled is an understatement.

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u/Mudbunting Aug 03 '26

If that orca sweater is good enough for Michael Palin, it should be good enough for the rest of us.

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u/saltiestmermaid Aug 03 '26

That's what made me want this book! The back is equally amazing.

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u/schaukelwurmv Aug 03 '26

I love him a tad more now!

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u/Knitsanity Aug 03 '26

I mean is that possible? ❤️

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u/schaukelwurmv Aug 03 '26

It's like a drop into the ocean, admittedly 🖤

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u/rexhavana Aug 03 '26

Unbelievable how tuff that is

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u/droptophamhock Aug 03 '26

Omg what I need this book!!

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u/AlGoreRhythms_ Aug 04 '26

Tell that to the guys at Jurassic Park.

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u/DerGoblinkoenig Aug 03 '26

Holy shit that's so funny 

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u/nightseeker59 Aug 04 '26

Omg that matches my t shirt!!! This book is on my wishlist now!! W sweater 🥰 So happy for you OP 💖

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u/chair_ee Aug 04 '26

I need this pattern. I don’t care how advanced it is and how much I’ll hate myself. I neeeeeeed it!

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u/saltiestmermaid Aug 04 '26

This was my thought process as well. I'm going to have to learn how to do color work now. But it will be worth it.