Knit with Laura Nelkin
#KnitTip: Gauge Swatching in the Round
updated
KNIT FOR FOOD
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http://www.nelkindesigns.com/laxocuff
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00:00 Introduction
01:48 Getting Started
05:29 Laxo Stitch
14:41 Finishing
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http://www.nelkindesigns.com/knitforfood
KNITTING
Lola’s Choice- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lola
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/laxosocks
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/laxocuff
The N Club- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/nclub
Da Luxe- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/daluxe
Da Tong- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/datong
Lolancha Pullover- to add to this collection: ravelry.com/patterns/sources/lolancha
YARN
Jill Draper Makes Stuff Barstow
SEWING
jalie.com/products/melanie-robe-sewing-pattern
TRAVEL
Learn mexican embroidery with Maite
airbnb.com/experiences/365991
BOOKS
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan
Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
LISTENING
Bicycling with Butterflies by Sarah Dykman
Unraveling by Peggy Orenstein
WATCHING
Poker Face
The Crown
EATING
Soy Sauce Deviled Eggs
food52.com/recipes/35930-momofuku-s-soy-sauce-eggs
NEXT LIVE
Wed March 15th at 7:30PM ET
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This is a great bind off for ribbing on toe-up socks and the neckline of bottom up sweaters!
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http://www.nelkindesigns.com/DaLightScarf
Jane Shirt from Ready to Sew
Knit for Food is March 26, 2023!
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/knitforfood
2023 workshops!
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/workshops
KNITTING
Lola’s Choice- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lola
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/laxosocks
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/laxocuff
The N Club- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/nclub
MAX’s SWEATER- ravelry.com/projects/LauraNelkin/fraser-fir-pullover
Da Light Scarf- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/dalightscarf
Da Light- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/dalight
Da Luxe- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/daluxe
Da Tong- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/datong
Lolancha Pullover- to add to this collection: ravelry.com/patterns/sources/lolancha
YARN
Jill Draper Makes Stuff Barstow
Harrisville Highland
SEWING
jalie.com/products/4129-sylvie-knit-shorts-and-wide-leg-pants-sewing-pattern
https://readytosew.fr/en/women-pdf/27-jane-shirt.html
BOOKS!
June, Reimagined
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
LISTENING
Reminder- I use Libro.fm
https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm181523
True Biz by Sara Novic
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
WATCHING
The Menu
Triangle of Sadness
The Banshees of Inisherin
The Wire
NEXT LIVE
Wed Feb 8th at 7:30PM ET
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http://www.nelkindesigns.com/magicknot
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This is a "remake" of a tutorial originally made in 2011!
youtube.com/watch?v=hRHzIYEK7a8
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Purchase Manchelopis here: http://www.nelkindesigns.com/manchelopis
Laura's Patterns that use Manchelopis:
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lolanchashawl
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lolanchamitts
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(FYI... everything I showed you I purchased, I'm not sponsored by anyone... just doing my part to boost the economy, one skein of yarn at a time!)
And OMG! SO sorry I forgot about the bind-off! I just posted a short here:
instagram.com/reel/CkgC2UMj0ix
What I’m wearing:
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/solitecowl
Hat from Two Foxes Studio- http://www.twofoxesstudio.com
KNITTING
Lola’s Choice- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lola
LOLEMBER- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lolember
Utopia Hand Cream etsy.com/shop/UtopiaBathLtd
YARN
Jill Draper’s Barstow, Clear Skies and Mini Empire
Sew Happy Jane Sustain
Garthenor Organic Number 1
Moon Drake BFL Silk
Victory Farm Paco-Vincunas
Spring Gate Farm lace weight 3-ply Cashmere
springgatefarm.com/shop
BOOKS!
The All of It by Jeannete Haien
Denom Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Listening
Surrender by Bono
Watching
Bad Sisters ( Apple TV!)
The Vow (HBO)
From Scratch (Netflix)
The Banshees of Inisherin is OUT, but not near me yet!
youtube.com/watch?v=uRu3zLOJN2c&t
FOOD
Japanese Curry Recipe
justonecookbook.com/pressure-cooker-japanese-curry
Jade Leaf Matcha Green Tea Powder - Organic Ceremonial
amzn.to/3DU6Dya (affiliate link)
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Patterns here:
Flowsaic Worsted- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/FlowsaicWorsted
Flowsaic- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/Flowsaic
Flowsaic Shawl- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/FlowsaicShawl
Video for placing beads here: http://www.nelkindesigns.com/PlacingABead
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Pattern here: http://www.nelkindesigns.com/solitecowl
00:00 Introduction
02:00 Round 9
02:43 Round 10 (with beads)
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http://www.nelkindesigns.com/craylola
KNITTING
Katrina’s Beaded Graft Instructions-
ravelry.com/projects/RRQG/craylola
Lola’s Choice- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lola
LOLEMBER- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lolember
Cambio Cowl- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/cambiocowl
Cowltober- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/cowltober
Rhinebeck Planning!
ravelry.com/discuss/nelkin-designs/4219952
YARN
Aran Sheep- http://aransheep.ie/
Cushendale- https://cushendale.ie/
Donegal Wool Spinning Company
https://studiodonegal.ie/product/donegal-wool-spinning-company-yarn/
Studio Donegal Soft Donegal
https://studiodonegal.ie/product/soft-donegal-knitting-wool
Kelbourne Woolens Lucky Tweed
kelbournewoolens.com/product/kelbourne-woolens-lucky-tweed
Watching
Smother
Roise & Frank- youtube.com/watch?v=LMnoIX73zyk
The Banshees Of Inisherin-
youtube.com/watch?v=uRu3zLOJN2c&t
NEXT LIVE
Tentative: Wed Nov 2nd at 7:30PM ET
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00:00 Introduction
01:15 RLR and LLR
02:46 RLW and LLW
03:49 Closing
Kits: http://www.nelkindesigns.com/TakeMeAwayKits
Cowl Pattern: http://www.nelkindesigns.com/TakeMeAway
Scarf Pattern: http://www.nelkindesigns.com/TakeMeAwayScarf
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Pattern: http://www.nelkindesigns.com/Shalola (ravelry link)
Kits in EIGHT colors: http://www.nelkindesigns.com/shalolakits
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:26 Construction
04:13 Materials
09:05 Getting Started
12:26 How to Work a RYO
17:03 Placing a Bead
23:52 Finishing/Blocking
25:58 Grafting
26:44 Stockinette Stitch Graft
31:02 Garter Stitch Graft
34:16 Sing Along! (Closing)
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http://www.nelkindesigns.com/flowla
KNITTING
September Lola’s Choice- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lola
LOLEMBER- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lolember
K(n)it-a-long- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/kitalong22
Beading
Beads Gone Wild (aka Crystal Creations)
youtube.com/watch?v=NRl2UksxpgM
beadsgonewildstore.com
BOOKS!
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
The Awakening: The Dragon Heart Legacy, Book 1 Nora Roberts
The Third Way: A Novel by Aimee Hoben
Listening
Taste: My Life Through Food Stanley Tucci
Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan
Watching
Indian Matchmaker
Never Have I Ever
Partner Track
EATING
Chocolate Hummus
chocolatecoveredkatie.com/chocolate-hummus-recipe
Zucchini Butter Pasta
smittenkitchen.com/2021/06/zucchini-butter-spaghetti
GIVEAWAY!
PRESENT FROM IRELAND!
NEXT LIVE
Wed Oct 5th at 7:30PM ET
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Kits: http://www.nelkindesigns.com/FetishKits
Pattern: http://www.nelkindesigns.com/Fetish
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NEXT LIVE Sept 7th at 7:30pm ET
What I’m wearing:
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/blingtank
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/itbe
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/betacuff (new color!)
KNITTING
September Lola’s Choice- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lola
Bling Tank- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/blingtank
LAXO HAT coming August 12th!
LOLEMBER- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lolember
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/flowla
Hopi Sweater from Linka Neuman
ravelry.com/patterns/library/hopi-4
ravelry.com/yarns/library/camarose-lama-uld-1-2
SEWING
Wiksten Shift in Rayon from Kimberley Knight
shopwiksten.com/products/womens-modern-shift-dress-top-sewing-pattern
BOOKS
A Caribbean Heiress in Paris: A Historical Romance by Adriana Herrera
Listening
Save Me the Plums: My Gourmet Memoir by Ruth Reichl
Watching
Workin’ Moms- 6 Seasons on Netflix!
EATING
Ratatouille- mash-up these recipes:
smittenkitchen.com/2007/07/ratatouille-style-ratatouille
tasty.co/recipe/ratatouille
GIVEAWAY!
New Colors and restock of Beadic Mitt Kits!
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/beadmittskits
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Pattern: http://www.nelkindesigns.com/BlingTank
Kits: http://www.nelkindesigns.com/BlingTankKits
00:00 Introduction
01:58 Stringing Beads
03:40 Placing Beads
05:23 Bead Position
07:36 Why Pre-Strung Beads?
09:11 Closing
Intro Video: http://www.nelkindesigns.com/BlingTankIntro
Stringing On Beads: http://www.nelkindesigns.com/StringingOnBeads
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Ravelry- ravelry.com/designers/laura-nelkin
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/flowla
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Bind Off To Marker
02:32 Crochet Cast On
03:48 Row 1
06:13 Row 3
09:29 I-Cord Border
12:33 Closing
Clue #4 (the final clue) comes out August 4th, 2022
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Pattern: http://www.nelkindesigns.com/BlingTank
Kits: http://www.nelkindesigns.com/BlingTankKits
00:00 Introduction
01:32 Construction
04:03 Working the Side Panels
11:51 Closing
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http://www.nelkindesigns.com/flowla
00:00 Introduction
01:44 Picking up Stitches
04:37 Casting On
07:44 Row One
09:06 Row Three
11:27 Closing
Clue #3 comes out July 28th, 2022
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http://www.nelkindesigns.com/flowla
Clue #2 comes out July 21st, 2022
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The video tells you about the KAL and helps you get ready to cast on!
Pattern link: http://www.nelkindesigns.com/FLOWLA
Get a kit to knit Flowla by signing up for Lola's Choice:
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/LOLA
00:00 Introduction
02:25 Materials
06:33 Choosing Yarn
11:04 Choosing Beads
15:59 Gauge
Buying Beads for Knitting! nelkindesigns.blogspot.com/2021/04/buying-beads-online-knitters-guide.html
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Ravelry- ravelry.com/designers/laura-nelkin
Bling Tank- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/blingtankkits
Solite- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/solite
KNITTING
Lola’s Choice- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lola
Solar-T- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/solarT
Solar-Tank- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/solarTank
INTRODUCING FLOWLA!
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/flowla
This link will work Thursday after 12pm ET!
IRELAND Sept 13th-22nd
nelkindesigns.blogspot.com/2022/05/knit-ireland-with-laura-nelkin-sept-22.html
5 spots left!
YARNS
ballyhourafibres.com
irish-artisan-yarn.com
http://olann.ie/
sionnachyarns.wordpress.com
mournealpacas.com
http://www.ceceswool.com
Reading
The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian
One to Watch: A Novel by Kate Stayman-London
A Caribbean Heiress in Paris: A Historical Romance by Adriana Herrera
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Listening
The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton
THE BIRDS IN MY BACKYARD- Merlin App
merlin.allaboutbirds.org
Watching
Only Murders in the Building
WCK Documentary on Disney/Hulu
The Janes on HBO
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Ravelry- ravelry.com/designers/laura-nelkin
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Ravelry- ravelry.com/designers/laura-nelkin
nelkindesigns.com/chronos
marthaduran.com
What Goldie is Wearing!
BlingTank in testing!
KNITTING
Lola’s Choice- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lola
nelkindesigns.com/solarKAL
Bralette:
ravelry.com/patterns/library/framework-bralette
YARN:
ceceswool.com/yarn/american-ewe-tweed
ENTERTAINMENT!
BOOKS!
Listening
Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe A true story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland
nelkindesigns.blogspot.com/2022/05/knit-ireland-with-laura-nelkin-sept-22.html
Reading
The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian
Watching
Julie on HBO
This is Us on NBC
NEXT LIVE
June 22 or 29th… TBD!
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Wondering about buying beads for knitting? Here's a blog post!
nelkindesigns.blogspot.com/2021/04/buying-beads-online-knitters-guide.html
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00:00 Introduction
00:57 Right Leaning Increase (LRinc)
01:38 Left Leaning Increase (LLinc)
Both of these increases are used in the Solar KAL, which launches on April 24th! Join us!
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/solarT
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/solarTank
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00:00 Introduction
01:26 Lace (Knitted On) Cast On
03:07 Cable Cast On
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What I’m wearing
nelkindesigns.com/solartank
nelkindesigns.com/cassio
Goldie is wearing- nelkindesigns.com/solarT
KNITTING
Lola’s Choice- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lola
JOIN THE SOLAR KAL!- nelkindesigns.com/solarKAL
Yarn Ideas are in the video!
Provisional Cast-On Video- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/provcaston
Stitch Savers available at Flying Fibers and M1 Yarns
Or rolls here:
amazon.com/dp/B08F596YD8/?coliid=I2ZPXEH91YNPWF&colid=UTZU0SZH8PPC&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1
ENTERTAINMENT!
Listening
Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe A true story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/workshops
Reading
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict about Belle Da Costa Greene From Mo Barger!
Watching
Drop Out and Dope Sick both on Hulu
NEXT LIVE
May 11th at 7:30pm ET
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This video goes over sweater construction, yarn, getting gauge and choosing a size for your sweater. We'll cast on together on April 24th when the full patterns release!
With video support, forums, community and yarn... let's knit Solar-T and Solar Tank together!
Forums- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/ravelry
Facebook Group- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/facebookgroup
Solar-T-
MATERIALS
750 (825, 950, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1450, 1600, 1700) yards [686 (754, 869, 1006, 1097, 1189, 1326, 1463, 1554) meters] light fingering weight yarn
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (Chest Circumference): 30.5 (34.5, 38.5, 42.5, 46.5, 50.5, 54.5, 58.5, 62.5) inches / 77 (88, 98, 108, 118, 128, 138, 149, 159) cm
Solar-Tank-
MATERIALS
460 (565, 640, 770, 850, 990, 1060, 1200, 1300) yards [421 (517, 585, 704, 777, 905, 969, 1097, 1189) meters] light fingering weight yarn
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (Chest Circumference): 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60) inches/
71 (81, 91, 102, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152) cm
Hip Circumference: 30.5 (34.5, 38.5, 42.5, 46.5, 50.5, 54.5, 58.5, 62.5) inches / 77 (88, 98, 108, 118, 128, 138, 149, 159) cm
Phase #1- April 24th- Full Pattern Release! Casting On the Front, Changing the Side Length, Armhole Shaping and German Short Rows
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/solarKAL
Phase #2- May 4th- The Back!
Phase #3- May 11th- Solar-T- Lace Saddle Shoulders Solar-Tank- Side Panels
Phase #4- May 20th- Solar-T- Side Panels Solar-Tank- Straps
FINISHED SWEATERS- June 20th!
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00:00 Introduction
02:08 Materials
03:32 Construction & Gauge
05:08 Casting On
07:54 Colorwork
11:21 Working the Ends
15:48 Finishing
20:07 Thrumming
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NEXT LIVE!
April 13th at 7:30pm ET
What I’m wearing:
ravelry.com/patterns/library/itbe
Goldie is wearing Solar-T (coming in April!)
KNITTING
Lola’s Choice- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lola
N Club- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/nclub
YARN
Finnish Yarns- ravelry.com/discuss/nelkin-designs/4175558/1551-1575#1703
Northlight Fiber Water Street- northlightfibers.com
Etsy Shop- 50” stitch saver included with all physical purchases while supplies last!
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/etsy
If you want more:
flyingfibers.com/shop-needles-hooks/p/6bj6lxn5d2mvwp403m3w84aza1oamo
ENTERTAINMENT!
BOOKS!
Listening
Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
Reading
Chouette by Claire Oshetsky
The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Eric Larson
Watching
Snowpiercer
Inventing Anna produced by Shonda Rhimes
EATING
Karelian Pasty
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Next LIVE on Wednesday March 9th at 7:30pm ET
What I’m wearing:
Shalola- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/shalola
Talam Jumpsuit- sewliberated.com/products/talam-jumpsuit
Beta Cuff- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/betacuff
Goldie is wearing Platy Shawl
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/platy
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/platykit
KNIT FOR FOOD!
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/knitforfood
Sat Feb 12th, 2022 10am -10pm ET!
KNITTING
FIRST QUARTER KAL!
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/1stqkal
February is book month!
Knitting for Radical Self-Care by Brandi Cheyenne Harper
Knitting Comfortably by Carson Demers
Twisted Stitch Sourcebook by Nora Gaughn
The Gansey Knitting Sourcebook by Di Gilpin
Max’s sweater
ravelry.com/patterns/library/fraser-fir-pullover
Lola’s Choice
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lola
N Club
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/nclub
Love and Lights!
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/loveandlight
Thrumming
Friesland Mittens by Meika John from SaltandStoneKnits-
ravelry.com/patterns/library/friesland-mittens
Reading-The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure
Watching- Love Life and After Life
Eating- Meyer Lemon Cake
nigella.com/recipes/clementine-cake
NEXT LOG!
Wednesday March 9th at 7:30pm ET
Winner of LLK #36- Lisa Rosenfeld!
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Wednesday Feb 2nd at 7:30pm ET
What I’m wearing:
Shalola- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/shalola
Lake Hug (still in design)
Goldie is wearing Hug-You Me
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/hugyoume
KNIT FOR FOOD!
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/knitforfood
Sat Feb 12th, 2022 10am -10pm!
KNITTING
FIRST QUARTER KAL!- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/1stqkal
January is mug month!
Max’s sweater
ravelry.com/patterns/library/fraser-fir-pullover
Lola’s Choice
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lola
N Club
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/nclub
More Love and Lights!
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/loveandlight
allhandsandhearts.org
YARN!
thefarmersdaughterfibers.com/products/sokapii-1
SEWING!
Anna Allen Perspehone Pants- annaallenclothing.com/products/persephone-pants-shorts
ENTERTAINMENT!
powerlanguage.co.uk/wordle
BOOKS!
Listening
Catching up on This American Life!
Reading
The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure
Watching
Don’t Look Up!
Lost Daughter
EATING
Clementine Cake!- nigella.com/recipes/clementine-cake
NEXT LIVE!
Wednesday Feb 2nd at 7:30pm ET
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NEXT LIVE!- WEDNESDAY Jan 19th at 7:30pm ET
THE N CLUB (25 spots left!)
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/nclub
What I’m wearing:
Novel-Long
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/novellong
Take Me Away Scarf
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/takemeaway
Kits- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/takemeawaykits
Knit For Food
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/knitforfood
Twistola
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/twistola
Itbe for my Momma
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/itbe
THE N CLUB
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/nclub
Starry Light
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/starrylight
YARN!
Fiber Seed Sprout DK
thefiberseed.com/shop/sprout-dk/5
ENTERTAINMENT!
BOOKS!
Listening
Anxious People by Frederik Backman
Reading
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
Watching
“and just like that” on HBO Max
King Richard
A Castle for Christmas
Eating
BAGELS
kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/bagels-recipe
PULLA BREAD
food52.com/recipes/27754-pulla-sweet-bread-finland
BOOB LIGHT
amazon.com/gp/product/B07WNRN9WQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
NEXT LOG!
WEDNESDAY Jan 19th at 7:30pm ET
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Laura's Brioche Hat Patterns:
Third Winter- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/thirdwinter
Brioche Topper (great first brioche hat)- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/briochetopper
Brioche Shapka- http://www.nelkindesigns.com/shapka
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Music Credits:
Intro/Outro: “Ghost Dance” by Kevin MacLeod
From the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC-SA
Filler: "Peak Beak" by Doctor Turtle
From the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
doctorturtle.bandcamp.com
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/starrylight (ravelry link)
Starry is just the thing to brighten up the dark winter months. This quick project is knit in the round from the center out using a 66 foot strand of LED fairy lights, and size 17 double pointed needles.
00:00 Introduction
01:39 Materials
03:01 Tips
05:10 Cast On
07:32 Setup Row
11:19 Knitting the Star
14:14 Center Double Decrease (CDD)
17:55 Finishing
21:14 Closing
Come knit Starry Light with us in my Ravelry and Facebook Groups! Use the hashtag #knitstarrylight so others can find yours on the interwebs! I can’t wait to see them in all their glowy glory!
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Knitting with LED lights is a welcome challenge. Just go with the flow of the light strand and you’ll get into the groove. On the last round aluminum wire is woven through the live stitches, and then finger blocked into shape.
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http://www.nelkindesigns.com/LemmeCollection
The Lemme patterns were designed for November 2021's Lola's Choice kit!
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/Lola
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Hug You Me ravelry.com/patterns/library/hug-you-me
Take Me Away ravelry.com/patterns/library/take-me-away
Gift Blog
nelkindesigns.blogspot.com/2021/11/lolas-holiday-wishlist-for-knitters.html
Lemme Peds and Cowl and Gnome Thongsky!
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lemmekits
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lemmecowl
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lemmepeds
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/lola
YARN!
La Bien Aimee Corrie Worsted
labienaimee.com/collections/dk-weight-yarns/products/corrie-worsted
Wine Flour
Brownie Recipe
nelkindesigns.blogspot.com/2021/11/boozy-brownies-with-flx-wine-flour.html
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