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Get 30% Off EVERY Pattern – and a Freebie!

In honor of my big half-move to Minnesota this weekend, I’m having a moving sale! All of my patterns are 30% off by entering coupon code HollaMN when checking out at my ravelry designer page.

Want them all? My Summer Tour of Knitting Patterns Ebook is also 30% off! Zip over and get all 10 patterns for only $12.60.

And I know you are all scrambling to get your holiday knitting finished in time, so to help I’m offering my Gus Gus Kitty Toy pattern as a FREE DOWNLOAD! This quick, easy, and adorable toy is sure to be a hit with every cat lover on your holiday knitting list. Use coupon code HollaMN2 at check out!

This pattern sale is good through Sunday, December 5th at midnight.

And my Hello Winter! Knitting Pattern ebook will be hitting your inboxes in one week!

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Sweatshop Cash: I’m offering Sweatshop Cash, which will be good for EVERYTHING The Sweatshop has to offer: any and all classes (both in person and online), patterns and ebooks. It can come in any denomination and will be mailed in a super cute Sweatshop holiday card or emailed to the lucky individual whenever you want! Email me if you have questions or would like to send someone some Sweatshop Cash!

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I love holiday parties, and I love knitting, so putting those things together makes for the best night ever! The Sweatshop of Love Holiday Party is set for Friday, December 10th at 7pm at Streetside in Logan Square.

Bring some knitting, have some drinks, and show off your holiday presents to people who will actually appreciate them! I’ve set up a facebook event page for the holiday party, so RSVP there or shoot me an email if you are coming!


- Allyson

The Sweatshop of Love’s Fall/Winter Class Schedule

Group Knitting and Crochet: Come get help starting a project, finishing a project, picking a project, picking materials, or learning something new! These classes are here for you to make up class time with, especially missed Holiday Present Prep classes, and any scheduled classes you can’t make it to can be rescheduled during these class times. 2 hours, $15

Two Spots Left! Thursday December 2, 7-9pm

One Spot Left! Tuesday December 7, 7-9pm

Wednesday December 7, 7-9pm

Two Spots Left! Thursday December 9th, 7-9pm

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Finishing School: Need help getting those presents finished? Of course you do! No matter how early we get started we are always scrambling in December. Use these classes to seam, zipper, stuff, button, duplicate stitch, or embroider your hand knit and crocheted presents to make sure they are done in time for your holiday parties. (Good for knitting time, too!) 2 hours, only $5 or FREE if you are in Holiday Present Prep!

One Spot Left! Tuesday December 14, 7-9pm

Wednesday December 15, 7-9pm

Thursday December 16, 7-9pm

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One on One Classes: Is there something you are interested in knitting that you don’t see listed here? Pick a project or a new skill and email me to set up a one on one class! I generally schedule classes weekday nights 7-9pm and weekend days in two hour blocks between 10am-4pm. Send me a few dates and times that work for you. I will match our schedules, pick a time that works for both of us, and give you a class outline. One on one classes are $15 per hour; most classes are two hours long.

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Knitting Book Club: We’re reading Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood for our Monday, December 6th meet up. If you are interested in joining the book club, send me an email. Please don’t come with knitting questions as I won’t be teaching anything (so the book club can be free of course), just come to knit and chat about our book!

Please note that all classes are held at New Wave Coffee at 2557 N Milwaukee Ave / 3103 W Logan Blvd in Logan Square unless otherwise noted.

Ebook Patterns are Now Available Individually!

This last month has been so much fun; checking in on ravelry and seeing how many people are putting my patterns in their queues, seeing people tweet and blog about my patterns. It’s really helpful for me to see what patterns are more popular than others and what knitters are excited to knit so my upcoming patterns and ebooks can get better and better!

And now I’m happy to offer you each of my ebook patterns individually! The ebook is still available in it’s entirety, so if you like 3 or more of these patterns you can buy the ebook and have them all. Otherwise, enjoy 1 or 2!

Thanks again for all the support and feedback from my first ebook!

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Caitlin’s Cardi ~ More Info

Door County Wooden Handle Bag ~ More Info

Twin Cities Headband ~ More Info

Hyde Park Legwarmers ~ More Info

Traverse City Tube Top ~ More Info

Gus Gus Kitty Toy ~ More Info

Detroit Tigers Headband ~ More Info

Twin Cities Anklets ~ More Info

Baby Sweater Buffet ~ More Info

The Look Entrelac Tank Top ~ More Info

Please let me know if you have any questions about any of these patterns. I look forward to seeing all of your future FOs!

Get The Sweatshop of Love’s Summer Tour of Knitting Patterns Ebook Today!

Today is the day! I’ve been talking about it and working on these patterns like a crazy person and today it is finally ready for you to enjoy!

It's Here! It's Here!

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That link takes you to www.e-junkie.com where you will type in your info or paypal and a PDF of the ebook will be available for download. Pretty sweet, right?

This ebook includes easy to read and super clear instructions for 10 fun summer knits and some helpful how-tos to get you through this summer knitting season. Scroll down for pictures and click links for more information on each pattern.

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Questions about a pattern before you buy? Let me know!

Ebook Patterns:

Caitlin’s Cardi ~ More Info

Door County Wooden Handle Bag ~ More Info

Twin Cities Headband ~ More Info

Hyde Park Legwarmers ~ More Info

Traverse City Tube Top ~ More Info

Gus Gus Kitty Toy ~ More Info

Detroit Tigers Headband ~ More Info

Twin Cities Anklets ~ More Info

Baby Sweater Buffet ~ More Info

The Look Entrelac Tank Top ~ More Info

Shoot me an email if you have any questions about any of the patterns found in the ebook. I hope from the bottom of my heart that you enjoy it!

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Summer Tour 2010 Ebook Pattern: Gus Gus

Not that we would imagine feeding our favorite Cinderella character to a cat, but this little guy is so cute I can’t help but have him pay tribute to Gus Gus, Cinderella’s not so helpful mouse friend. And the worst thing that Lucifer could do to this toy is chew off an ear.

Gus Gus Cat Toy

With an i-cord tail and big floppy ears, this kitty toy is quick to knit and a great way to use up your yarn scraps. Knit a family of little Gus Gus toys in all different colors to keep your cat busy all day long.


GUS GUS KITTY TOY

MATERIALS

Yarn About 20g of any brown worsted weight yarn. Tiny bits of yarn for eyes and nose. This is a great project for left over scraps!

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm) double pointed needles.

Notions Tiny bit of fiberfill for stuffing, tapestry needle. Catnip and/or a bell, if desired.

GAUGE

Gauge is not important in this project.

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