Laura Nelkin lives in upstate New York, where the sunny season is short, leaving plenty of time to be indoors knitting. Though she has a degree in apparel design, she took to knitting seven years ago and hasn't looked back since. Laura is currently enamored with lace, and with incorporating beads into knitted jewelry, so most of her designs lean in this direction. She travels often to teach these techniques and more at workshops around the ... Read Full Bio »
Laura's Craftsy Classes
Mastering Lace Shawls
Scared to try lace knitting? Intimidated by charts? You'll be on your way to lace artistry with Laura's step-by-step instructions and two included patterns. The Skywalker shawl starts with easy stitch patterns, then increases in difficulty. Then you'll be ready for the delicate Clarus!
$29.99
Knitting With Beads
Add color and flair to your knitting with beads! Laura's back to show you how easy and rewarding it is to incorporate beads into any knitted accessory or garment. Begin with a simple cuff, then progress to Laura's Accola shawl. You'll learn how to select the right beads and add them to any design.
$39.99
Lace from the Inside Out
Celebrate a new life or a treasured friend with the gift of a stunning lace baby blanket or shawl. Renowned lace designer Laura Nelkin will knit along with you as you create her delicate Life Cycle pattern. She will show you how to master nupps, read lace charts and work this square project in the round. You will work through five beautiful motifs before adding an edging that is a work of art in itself.
$39.99
Laura's Craftsy Workshops
Laura Recommends
Entrelac Knitting
Gwen Bortner
Entrelac looks astoundingly elaborate, but it's totally doable if you have the right teacher! Gwen will show you how to create three elegant projects: a classy cowl, a stylish infinity scarf, and a cute cape. I love Gwen's teaching style; she adores entrelac and is warm, fun and engaging.
$39.99
The Top-Down Icelandic Sweater
Ragga Eiríksdóttir
After traveling to Iceland this summer I've developed a bit of an obsession with the Lopi Sweater. I knit my first this fall (http://www.craftsy.com/project/view/a-lopi-for-rhinebeck/67807) and know that I have A LOT to learn about this tradition of knitting. When Ragga announced her class on Lopi sweater knitting I signed right up, and I can't wait to see the Lopi that comes off my needles next!
$39.99
Meet Laura
Laura's Patterns
Juego
$7.00
Mica Tam
$5.00
Batana
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