Laura Nelkin joins me on the Yarn Thing Podcast today to share with you about her Lola’s Choice subscription. Join me as I sit down to talk to Laura, what she has been up to and what Lola’s Choice is.
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About Laura Nelkin:
I live in upstate New York, where the sunny season is short, leaving plenty of time to be indoors knitting.
Though I have a degree in apparel design from Cornell University, I took to knitting years ago and haven’t looked back. My designs and techniques are innovative, fun and will challenge you to think in new ways about your knitting. I am currently enamored with unexpected sweater construction, lace, and with incorporating beads into lace, so most of my designs lean in this direction.
I travel often to teach these techniques at workshops around the country and on-line at Craftsy.com… and in my spare time I lead knitting tours abroad.
I run 2 super fun clubs every year, The N Club, and Lola’s Choice, both of which are great ways to learn and explore what you can do with your needles! I have a line of knitting kits, self-publish patterns, run mystery Knit-A-Longs multiple times a year. My only book, Knockout Knits, was released with Random House in September 2014.
When I’m not designing or knitting, I am gardening, whipping up yummy feasts with my family, and taking time to play! I’ve developed a healthy addiction to yoga and hiking…. and manage to sneak in some kind of physical activity every day (a great balance to knitting!)
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I definitely Pass the Peyote, love the kit to knit this up!
I’m not sure what pass the peyote refers to in the podcast, because I lost the feed for awhile…in fact ended up in an intarsia podcast!! But what I saw of this artist indicates it would be a good win. In addition I want to support a fellow western New Yorker!
A peyote passed me in the woods the other day, Ha Ha!
Loved the podcast today & Laura Nelkin has wonderful patterns & kits!
Pass the Peyote!
I love the Pass the Peyote design. Your podcast was loads of fun and informative too. Thank you both.
Pass the peyote please, I’d like to try some with my cheeseburger. Hahaha. Just kidding. I’d love to learn the brioche stitch. Thank you.
Pass the Peyote, please. Laura is a very creative lady.
Pass the peyote
Love your work
After a long hard day of knitting I always can be heard shouting “Pass the Pay-o-tee please!”
Loved the program today. And Pass the Peyote!
Key word/phrase:
I want to win!
So much talent you BOTH have.
I appreciate, so much, you sharing your knowledge.
Marly, I love your sense of humor.
You always make me laugh. (“Preach!”)
Laura, loved hearing about your career climb & successes.
You both should be very proud of your talent & abilities.
Thank you very much for taking the time to present this podcast. It was GREAT!
Pass the Peyote, cool wording. Love your designs. Thanks
I have never said “Pass the Peyote” when I was knitting. However there is always a first time.
After you Pass the Peyote! I’m not sure what my project would end up looking like.
Thank you.
Pass the peyote. I love incorporating beads into knitting and crochet projects!
I’m excited to be taking a class with Laura in a couple of weeks! Pass the Peyote indeed!
I enjoyed listening to Laura Nelkin today and seeing her beautiful work. The sound and picture weren’t always the best or even in sync, but I wasn’t sure it that was because someone passed the peyote or it was just technical difficulties! haha
“Pass the Peytote” please. Thank you Marly for opening up the world of knitting and crocheting for me, with your podcasts. I didn’t realize how many wonderful designers are out there. I just love Laura Nelkins designs.
I love Laura Nelkin! She is down to earth and lots of fun. Her patterns always teach something new and challenging. Salute! Pass the Peyote!
I really enjoyed the show today. Thank you so much and please pass the peyote!
Pass the peyote, please. I loved meeting Laura. She is one of those clever designers whose work I have admired for a long time. I have to watch her craftsy classes so I can glean some of her knowledge. Great interview. I really enjoyed it!
Loved the show. Pass the Peyote.
Pass the peyote please. I enjoyed making peyote pouches a few years ago. The bracelet design look interesting. Laura I love your lace shawls
Pass the Peyote! There was so much creativity being discussed in this one! I would like to try one of those sock blanks!
Pass the Peytote please
This was my first live podcast! I fell in love with your designs! I never have dabbled in bead work but you had me at go. I have a kit on the way and to share! Pass the peyote is something new in my life!
Laura’s interview was very informative. Pass the Peyote, was a new term for me,lol
Pass the Peyote. Love your podcasts and Laura was great. Checking out her patterns now. The brioche wrap looked interesting, differently need to try it out.
Very informative podcast. I’m an Upstate NYer too! Her kits are great! May treat myself to her Ithaca retreat one day. Would love to Pass the Peyote in person! hahaha….
Pass the Peyote please! Another great interview. I will definitely check out Laura Nelkin’s designs. I haven’t knitted with beads yet, but. I would like to learn.
Pass the Peyote was a great play on words on the podcast! I would love to try Laura Nelkin’s patterns and/or boxes as I’ve never attempted working with beads as of yet.
Definitely Pass the Peyote to me. Looks like it would be a fun way to work with beads
Loved the podcast today! I have to add using beads to my knit and crochet to my bucket list….after I pass the peyote though!!!
Pass the peyote, I want to see visions of yarn flowing through my fingers in magical colors waves!!!
I have always wanted to try adding beads to my yarn projects! Pass the Peyote! Please!
Lola’s Pass the peyote kit looks like something I would love to make!!
Great podcast as always. love sock blanks Pass the Peyote =)
I liked hearing about Laura’s knitting kits. I immediately checked out her patterns on Ravelry. Thanks and pass the peyote .
Never said “Pass the Peyote” before but I will make today the first time. Thanks!
The show was great. Pass the Payote. I love Laura’s designs and learning from her on Craftsy.
Can you please pass the peyote and cheese?
Thank you for another great show. Pass the peyote!