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What is The N Club?
The N Club is my exclusive kit club and knit-a-long community. This year, 2025, is the eighth year! The N Club is perfect for knitters who like to challenge themselves and learn new techniques in a fun and extremely supportive environment. With your support The N Club is where I get to play hard with my needles, try new things and push the limits of what my stitches can do.

How does it work?
Members of the N Club receive three extraordinary kits throughout the year. Each design is created specifically for N Club, which means you get private access to brand-new designs by me, Laura Nelkin!
Plus, every kit includes a full-length video tutorial of me teaching you how to knit my latest design. It’s almost like having a private session with me in your very own living room!

See past N Club designs here!

What's so special about The N Club?
Each year, I pour my heart into these kits, ensuring they bring new yarns to your doorsteps and new techniques to your needles. This is where I really get to express myself as a designer. And let’s be honest — some of my coolest patterns have come to life in this club! 2024 members sunk their needles into Lace with Love Language, Ruffles with Newstalgia, and Entrelac with Roofline.

The ideal N Club member:
  • Loves a challenge and isn't afraid to try new techniques (with lots of support)
  • Adores sinking their needles into new yarns
  • Enjoys being a part of an exclusive community
  • Is excited about supporting me and my most cherished designs

What do the kits contain?

  • Super Special Yarn chosen exclusively for the project.
  • Any extraordinary tools necessary for the KAL.
  • AN EXTRA SPECIAL GOODIE! If you’ve been in any of my clubs before you know that these are pretty special!
  • Beads! There's always a non-beaded option, too.
  • Comprehensive (and exclusive) video tutorials.
  • "UnBoxing" Zoom events: These unboxings are recorded and links are sent out to members afterward.
  • All 3 pdf patterns are included in the Club price. Every kit will include a redemption code.

What is the community aspect like?
Let’s unbox together! Each kit will have an "unboxing" event on Zoom just for club members! In these FUN events, the contents of your kit will be revealed AND I’ll do a deep dive into the design to show you everything you need to know to knit the pattern successfully. The unboxing event will end with knitting breakout rooms so you can hang out and knit with old and new friends alike. Think of these as a mini virtual retreat!

Last but not least: All members will be invited to join a private Facebook group to connect with your fellow N clubbers. We are a vibrant community with a no knitter left behind policy and we’d love to have you join us!

2025 Schedule (subject to subtle change)

Kit #1-
Kits Ship: Late March/Early April 2025
Pattern Releases: Mid April 2025
Kit #2- 
Kits Ship: Mid July 2025
Pattern Releases: Early August 2025
Kit #3-
Kits Ship: Early-Mid October 2025
Pattern Releases: Early November 2025

More questions?  Check out the FAQ below.... Please read through it closely as it should answer any questions you may have.  If you read through it and still have questions, feel free to e-mail me.
        

The N Club FAQ

What are we knitting? Ha! Wouldn't you like to know????? Seriously, that is part of the mystery! This year's N Club will have three patterns that are exclusive to the club. Every pattern will be using 400 or more yards of yummy fingering, light fingering or lace yarn. You can see patterns I designed for the last 7 N Club's here, and the ones I've designed for the past four M Club's here. If you like my designs I know you'll enjoy these new patterns!
What does N stand for? Hmmmm... Nelkin, New, Novel, and ????
How  is The N Club different than Lola's Choice?
Lola’s Choice is a club focused on smaller, quick knits, whereas the N Club kits are bigger and more complex.  Both are super fun and satisfying!  The right club for you will depend on what kind of knitting experience you want to have.  If both sound appealing - do both!
There are a couple of extra special things about The N Club: 
  • All designs are exclusive just for club members for one whole year, the yarn is special-order and custom dyed.
  • The N Club kits have a non-beaded option for those of you who love my designs, but aren't as drawn to beading.
  • The N Club also has a private Facebook Group for members only.
  • We'll have live un-boxings on Zoom a few weeks after the US kits ship. In these PRIVATE LIVE events I'll tell all the club members about the yarn, design, goodie and answer questions! Live events are SUPER fun, and doing small ones for the club keeps our connection strong! After the event I'll e-mail links to download the pattern so everyone can start knitting at once.
  • There is always a KAL thread set up in the Nelkin Designs Ravelry group.
Can I add beads to my kit after I receive it? Probably.... I tend to "overbuy" when I purchase for clubs, so I'll probably have a few extra bead bags available. But, if you think you want to work with beads I'd sign up for that option to start with!
What is an exclusive pattern?
An exclusive pattern is sent to members of the N Club and is not available for sale to people outside the club until one year has passed from the release date.  After a year has passed, these patterns will be available for purchase to the general public. These patterns are also pdf's sent through the Ravelry system for download.
What is the degree of difficulty?  Will I be able to make these designs?
The patterns in the club are all rated as at least Intermediate.  But before you decide that’s too advanced for you, remember that I provide full-length video tutorials and a lot of support.  If you want to learn, I'll be there to help you!
Will there be video tutorials? OF COURSE!  I love helping you learn new techniques, and you know that I think a video is worth a thousand words!
What yarns/companies are you working with?
This is part of the mystery, but if you know my designs, you'll know I LOVE working with hand-dyers and unique bases that you might not have worked with before! 
Will the yarn be exclusive colorways?
Yes!  I am working with dyers to design colors that are unique for this club! Some dyers ask that the color rights revert back to them in 6 months to a year, which I have agreed to!
Can I sign up for a "pattern-only" version of the club?
Sorry, the patterns for the three exclusive KALs will not be available for sale to people outside the club until one year has passed from the release date. 
Do you ship overseas?
Yes!  You will notice there is an additional fee for overseas shipping. The extra charge for Canada and International shipping is charged with the deposit.
Can I combine shipments with friends or my guild? No, sorry, each shipment will be sent to the address provided when you sign up.  Should you move please contact us as soon as possible so we can update our files.
How is my "kit" shipped?
All N Club kits will be shipped USPS mail.
Can I give this club as a gift?
YEAH!  What an awesome present! There is an option to do this when you order!
Do I have to have a Ravelry ID?
No, but it does make it easier to get patterns into your library so they update automatically. If you aren't on Ravelry, you can still use the download code and the pattern will be e-mailed to you, just be sure to save it to your device.
How do I pay?

N Club memberships can be placed by signing up. You will be being charged a deposit of $50 and are committing to the balance of your membership being charged on January 15th, 2025.
You can pay with Paypal, Visa, Mastercard or Discover. By signing up and paying the full amount or deposit you have committed to the entire club.

To make The N Club possible, all yarn and goodies are purchased and dyed well in advance exclusively for the club.  No refunds or cancellations will be accepted.