On the second day there was panic

So I tried to finish the Christmas shopping yesterday. It did not go well. I even went to the mall. Honestly I think the last time I went to the mall was like in June. I never go to the mall. But it wasn’t really that bad. We had a specific goal and we found it quickly. Today the man is home so we are getting ready to go out and finish buying all the things.

But I’m feeling a little blue this Christmas. I was supposed to go home for the holidays but with the new house that just wasn’t in the cards. And I think this last minute louie shopping is cutting into my holiday spirit as well. So for today’s special half off of a few blue things with the code “blue”:

Auber – the sixth of the Seven Songs in Ever After Yarns

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Esquiline – in ocean blues and greens in KnitWitch Yarns

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The Frosted Goblet Shawl – ’cause Lord knows we ain’t getting any snow in Florida. I think it was 80 yesterday!

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Kyveli – in gorgeous inky MadTosh

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And finally Sixpence – something blue for a sweet bride in Little Traveler from the Sanguine Gryphon.

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Four and three and firsts

I slept so late today that I’m combining the specials for the fourth and third day with a few firsts. Last night I made my first batch of sugar cookies where I piped outlines and used flood icing. I used the techniques and recipes from Bake At 350.  (Thanks Sharon for the linky-loo!) My cookies look nothing like the marvelous creations highlighted on that blog, but I am crazy happy with how I did for my first try.

So for today’s (and tomorrow’s) Christmas specials I am offering $2 off any of these patterns which are some of my firsts in any given category with the coupon code “snowflake”.

Wormy Socks - not my first socks published, but the first ones I designed. And a shot out to my dear friend Kimber who could use some virtual hugs today.
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The Alseid Hat – the first hat where I felt like I had really come up with something different and special.
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The Gaenor Shawlette - my first sideways shawlette and my first real taste of success!
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And the Debussy Shawlette – my first of the Seven Songs, and in one of my favorite colorways ever – Strawberry Crab Bugga.
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So use the code “snowflake” and go and grab $2 off any or all of these firsts of mine. I’m going back to making cookies!

Five Gold Rings – ba dump bump bump

When it comes to Christmas music I am a sucker for all things Muppets. Especially the John Denver Muppet Christmas album. And I say album because we totally had it on vinyl. Yep, I am an old woman. A fact I am feeling quite acutely after getting my toes tangled in the tinsel in the Christmas closet and crashing down hard. The bruises are annoying. The overall achy-ness that comes from the fall and the fact that I did three hours of yardwork on Sunday is just ridiculous. When did I get this old? I really need to get in better shape – but that is a post for January 1st ;)

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Today we have something golden that is free. So for today and today only, the Cordelle pattern is free with the coupon code “golden”. Only four days left til Christmas. Yep, I’m sweating it. How’s your holiday preparations going?

Laying Geese?

Sadly the only thing geese lay around here is things you don’t want to step in. We have a lake behind the house, and the geese kind of hang out and flit from yard to yard to decide who gets the lawn “decorations” for that day. And don’t even get me started on how they block the street. Geese!

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So that’s Rachmaninoff up there, framed by the lovely geese-infested lake in my backyard. Actually it’s not that bad. Sometimes I will go weeks without seeing them. I think they call a number of little lakes around here home. But you can get a BOGO deal on any individual PicnicKnits patterns if you use the coupon code “geese”. So go, buy Rachmaninoff or any other PK pattern and get one free!

We will not mention how many days it is until Christmas or how much shopping I have left to do. I’m developing a twitch.

Swan Lake

I never did a song for Tchaikovsky, or else that would be the perfect special for today. Instead, I will put a few shawl patterns on sale that I feel like have feathery looks to them! So use the code “swan” for 50% off of…

Fenmore – hey look it’s photographed by a lake!

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Prokofiev – the one that I think looks most like feathers and wings!

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Or Bakersfield – with a little feather-like edging.

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Milkmaids

I had today’s special completely written up – all was good and shiny. And then I realized that it was day eight and not day seven. Insert headdesk here.

So for today you can get 50% off three patterns that are worked up in pretty milky colored yarns with the coupon code “milk”. A hat, a shawlette, and a pair of socks.

Surrey – worked up in natural Malabrigo.

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Eira – worked up in Plymouth Baby Llama Glow – undyed.

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And Deaton Socks – worked up in Marble Jitterbug. Ok, so it has a bit of other colors in it, but it still fits the theme!

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We can dance if we want to

This is a quick entry because I forgot to post the sale before I left for the day, so I’m being all sneaky like in the boys’ school library to get an entry up!

Today’s special is $7.00 off Sideways Shawlettes – filled with eight beautiful shawlette patterns suitable for a night out on the town dancing. Yes I know it’s a stretch to go from nine ladies dancing to Sideways Shawlettes, but work with me here!

Use the code “goodnight” to get $7.00 off the Sideways Shawlettes e-book!

Leaping Lords

Ten lords a-leaping sounds a little, um, fancy. So since we have ten toes, I’ll offer up some of my fancier socks today for sale so that your ten toes can be toasty!

First up my Sockings – perfect quick knit Christmas socks in DK weight yarn.

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Then my Finery Socks, very fancy indeed!

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And finally my Mother Necessity Slippers. These aren’t really fancy, but they are super fast knits if you need a last minute knitted gift!

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These pictures were taken back when my 12 year old baby had little feet. Now his feet are bigger than mine – *sniff*

Use the coupon code “toasty” for 50% off any of these patterns!

Eleven Pipers?

Today we’ll do a bit of a Scottish theme for the specials. Today you can get the Surly Scotsman

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Or the MacDuff hat…

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For half price – only $3! Use the code “piper” to get your discount on these patterns! Oh and the special on Seven Songs is gonna be continued until I get home from work today – cause I got a late start yesterday!

Only 12 days?

Are there really only 12 days until Christmas? Really? I’m not sure how this happened to me. Again. Time is running out and I have knitting and baking and shopping to do! Geez.

But I’ve been remiss in having a Christmas sale – so for the next twelve days there will be a featured item (or items!) on the blog – along with special holiday pricing! Today’s special? The Seven Songs!

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The Seven Songs have all been sung, and today you can use the code “sing” to get a $5 discount off the e-book! So for $16.95 you can have all seven songs to make your very own!