Hey there, hi there, ho there, knitters! 

One week down, eleven more to go--has the shock worn off yet?  For those of you who've already gotten started on your holiday knitting, you should be very proud of yourselves. And for those of you who haven't, don't sweat it--you've got plenty of time! 

If you're a first time reader, welcome.  We're glad you're here.  If you've been with us since the beginning, thanks again for your continued support--we wouldn't be here without you!  At Wool & Honey, we believe that the best way to celebrate the holidays is with a handcrafted gift.  Something special--a little slip of a silk scarf, a pair of fuzzy, wooly mitts, a handknit ornament--that with a little time, a little money and a little foresight could become the most treasured gift you give all year.  

Every Friday, you'll receive an email revealing a special pattern we've written--one that we've deemed "do-able" within the course of a week.  These patterns are super simple, and there's a reason  (Well, several.)  You've got kids.  Fall sports.  Dogs.  You're working 40-plus hours a week.  We want you to feel like you can actually get something done during these crazy weeks leading up to the holidays.  With 12 full weeks ahead of us, if you pace yourself and try your best to keep up, you'll have a nice collection of gifts come December 25th.

This year, there are several ways to knit for everyone on your list.  The 12 Knits are being sold as kits--kits complete with yarn, needles, pattern and a Wool & Honey project bag.  You can purchase one for delivery right to your doorstep or you can reserve one for pick-up at the shop.  And for those of you who've got a mountain of stash to knit through, we're offering a pattern-only option below as well.  Within 24 hours of your purchase, your pattern will be e-mailed to you in an easy-to-read PDF format that you can save and print as many times as you'd like.  You can make your purchases easily just by clicking on the Paypal buttons below.  Interested in additional color choices?  Call us at (231) 228-2800 for our latest selection--we're sure to have several options you'll love.      

Don't have a Paypal account?  It's super simple, quick and undoubtedly the most secure financial institution online today.  Log on to their website at www.paypal.com to get started--all you need is an email address and a form of payment (credit card or bank account).  And if online transactions still make you a little uneasy, we'll be happy to take your payment information over the phone--call us at (231) 228-2800.

 

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But here's the best part: for every single purchase you make

(pattern, kit, additional yarn, etc), your name will be entered to win one of:

Three $25 gift certificates

Two $50 gift certificates

- and -

One $100 gift certificate

to Wool & Honey! 

(either in-house or on the [soon-to-be-available] online shop)

The more 12 Knits of Christmas purchases you make, the better your chances of winning--there is no limit to the number of times you may enter! 

Winners will be announced on December 26th. 

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Week Two:

Three Felted Bowls

I love, love, LOVE this week's gift.  Sure, these felted bowls are about as simple as they come, but for those of us who like to keep our clutter to a minimum (or at least store our clutter in an attractive way!), these little vessels help enormously.  Knit one for the entry way table to house keys and spare change, one for your knitting needles and one for a vase of flowers!  (Inside the tall white version is a pint-sized Mason jar to stablize the bowl.)  And here's another little something to think about:

the 12 Knits make great gifts for knitters--

just give the kit itself and you've crossed one more person off your list.

~ The kit includes yarn & instruction for all three sizes. ~