Nelkin Designs

I learned to knit four years ago and got so thoroughly obsessed I had to get a job at a yarn company so I could be around fiber ALL THE TIME. I am currently the design director at Schaefer Yarn Company. I also teach knitting techniques at workshops around the country, but most often locally at my LYS, Knitting Etc. When I'm not designing or knitting, I am gardening, whipping up yummy feasts with my family, and taking time to play!

Here's a little history about me: I graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Apparel Design in 1995. I did lots of weaving, dyeing, natural dyeing, fiber arts, but no knitting! I then worked hard for Angelheart/Flax and got some great apparel industry experience. From 1997 to 2001 I attended high-end craft shows, selling hand-dyed and burnt-out velvet accessories. And then I learned to knit, which pretty rapidly led to me to start designing patterns, which have been published in magazines, books, and knitting web sites; so now I'm an apparel, textile, and knitwear designer! My work reflects a combination of all of these skills and continues to grow and evolve as I do.... I wonder what's next!

In Fall of 2008 I decided to release Nelkin Designs to maintain more control over my work and to help me keep growing and developing my obsessions!

Thanks so much for supporting me in this endeavor.

Warmly,

Laura

Knitting Patterns Published:

Schaefer Yarn Company

Knit 'N Style Magazine

Knitty.com (Fall 2008)

Knotions.com (Fall 2008)

Designer One Skein Wonders (Storey Publishing, Fall 2007)

Luxury One Skein Wonders (Storey Publishing, Fall 2008)

Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn (Interweave Press 2008)

Tops and Toes (DRG Publishing, Winter 2008)

Travel Knitting (DRG Publishing, June 2009)

Knitting Pattern-A-Day Calender 2009 (Accord Publishing)