Today is my 27th birthday! I’m not a crazy birthday person, but I do like a good birthday cake and an excuse to eat a lot of good food, which is what I’ll be doing all day. Minneapolis is due a huge ice/sleet/freezing rain/snow storm today, and along with being new in town and not knowing a lot of people, we are staying in tonight with Carson Daily and Dick Clark for the first time since I turned 18.

Am I disappointed? Hell no. Today’s menu includes soysage pancakes, lobster, goat cheese empanadas, and, of course, birthday cake with sprinkles. We’ve got wine and champagne AND beers, and cake. Best birthday ever? It just might be.

Also adding to the fun is my birthday giveaway! I’m giving away 27 items because it’s my birthday and I can do whatever I want!

Giveaway #1: 20 Patterns!

I’m giving away 20 patterns throughout the day on twitter, so be sure you are following me on twitter for your chance to win. I’ll be asking for retweets and feedback and dropping patterns like it’s hot. Any and all patterns will be up for grabs and the winner’s choice.

Giveaway #2: 5 Ebooks!

I’m giving away 5 of my complete knitting pattern ebooks on facebook! Winners will choose from either my Summer Tour or my Hello Winter! ebooks. Be sure you are a fan of The Sweatshop on facebook and check for information on how to win an ebook there.

Giveaway #3: 2 Etsy Items!

I’m giving away two items from my etsy shop here on the blog! Leave a comment here on this blog post about which item you’d like and I’ll announce two winners on Monday. Chose a finished knit or a knit kit! Whatever you want is yours. You’ve got till Sunday night to enter!

So there you have it! 27 ways for me to spread some birthday cheer. If you want some more Sweatshop in your life be sure to keep your eye on twitter and facebook today, and leave a comment here on the blog about what you want from my Etsy shop.

And happy new year!

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