(photo provided by Laura Nelkin)
Hi Knitters,
First off, thank you for the Quaker Ridge Shawlette love! I have had record-setting pattern sales since its release and I can't thank you enough for your enthusiasm. I love that there are so many first-time shawl knitters, first-time beaders, and first-time knitalong joiners getting involved with this simple shawl pattern. There is nothing better than that.
The Quaker Ridge Knitalong sign-ups are zooming right along. Sign-ups are open through Sept. 9th. Thank you all so much! I put all of the links at the top of my blog sidebar for your reference.
Now onto the business at hand, which also includes knitting and beading.
The adorable Laura Nelkin strikes again with her clever beaded jewelry knits in Adorn Anew. The patterns are being released one by one, so Adorn Anew has four patterns that have already been released and will have ten patterns in total by December 2012. When you purchase the collection you are automatically sent the new pattern when it is published. The anticipation makes it fun and exciting as you wait to see what Laura comes up with next.
Click here for Laura Nelkin's website!
Click here to see the Adorn Anew collection so far on Ravelry!
Click here to see the knit jewelry kits Laura has available! (These look wonderful.)
The photos below are of the patterns released so far in the Adorn Anew Collection.
(photo provided by Laura Nelkin)
The Mudra Cuff is my favorite so far in the collection. I think this would make a fantastic gift for any age and what a quick handmade gift this would be for the upcoming holiday season. I think these are a must for my nieces and daughters this year.
By the way, Kirsten Kapur, another favorite designer of mine, is hosting a giveaway right now for a kit for the Mudra Cuff. Don't miss this chance. Click here to see Kirsten's review and to enter to win the Mudra Cuff kit! How great to have all of the materials, including the beads, clasp, flosser, yarn and pattern, in one little bag. Laura packs her kits in sweet little bags that can then be used to give with the finished jewelry inside. These kits are also being sold in local yarn shops.
Click here for Laura's etsy shop! Here you can see what the kits are all about.
(photo provided by Laura Nelkin)
Laura's work is beautiful and her patterns are clear and easy to follow. She is an energetic designer and teacher, plus she has a great sense of humor about everything. I love that about Laura. She is a fun designer to follow. She designs all sorts of things, not just jewelry. Her beaded shawls are amazing.
(photo provided by Laura Nelkin)
I think this gray and blue set is stunning. I would love to wear this.
(photo provided by Laura Nelkin)
If you are thinking about trying beads, Laura's jewelry patterns are the perfect way to give it a go. These projects are small, fun and quick. You will be learning from the bead-master, too! What could be better than that?
(photo provided by Laura Nelkin)
Well, I have some exciting news. Laura has generously donated one copy of her collection (that's 10 patterns by December) for one of you! I am so excited for you to have the chance to win this collection. Please leave one comment on this post to enter to win. Your comment must include your ravelry id or email address. I will be back in a couple short days to randomly select a winner.
I have another collection to review and giveaway right after this so stay tuned for that as well.
Good luck and let the comments begin!
Susan
214 comments:
1 – 200 of 214 Newer› Newest»Hi Susie;
You are lucky to see such beautiful things. I would love to make some of that jewelry for Christmas presents for my 3 daughters in law, my daughter and myself. Thanks for the chance.
Paulette.fritz@gmail.com
Ooh that cuff would make Greta holiday gifts! Everything is so pretty & wearable.
Beautiful jewelry. I'd love to win. Thanks for the opportunity!
grammiknit on ravelry
mkjewett@aol.com
Susan you have the best giveaways! This looks like fun.
Heather
Heatherg7 (on rav)
I've never knit jewelry! But am up for anything : ) How fun! Thanks so much.
-Jackie (Rav ID: Jeex64)
Susan you have the best giveaways!
Heather
heatherg7 on rav
Wow, these are awesome! Thanks for all the great giveaways, Susan.
pattytrish
Wow, these are awesome! Thanks for all the great giveaways, Susan.
pattytrish
I've knit with beads before but never jewelry. I hope to win, otherwise I'll just have to buy a kit and give it a try!
Hi Susan! I love Laura Nelkin's designs! I have made the Mudra Cuff, and I love it so much that I wear it all of the time. I would love to win the rest of the collection! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Oh my gosh! Those earrings!!
I have to go check them out right now!
Thanks for another inspiring giveaway~
{sugarlaneknits on rav}
What a stunning collection. I'd love to knit them all!
What a perfect way to learn to work with beads!
Margie
Rav id- margievz
What a fun idea! I would love to win this. Thanks for the opportunity.
I'm mum2threeboys on Ravelry
This pattern book would make a great head start on some holiday knitting I'm so far behind on! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
tbmccarthy on rav
Such beautiful beaded jewelry! Love it!
Such beautiful beaded jewelry! Love it!
These knits are totally adorable. I want to make the grey and aqua set immediately! Ravelry id: theknittingtype.
What a different way to use our knitting ability. Would love to try this! Thank you!
Nanaelliott on Rav
This is such a great mix of knitting, beads and jewelry. I know lots of people who would love these as gifts!
I love her designs! They are really amazing!
rav my3sonsjct
Laura's work always looks like such fun to make and wear. Would love to win this.
Wow, great giveaway of great patterns! I LOvE my Butin and look forward to more bead knitting. :)
Knittingwithwords on Rav
Lauras work always looks like joy to knit and to wear and to share!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
saradenbo on ravelry
Thanks for the great giveaway!
saradenbo on ravelry
Thanks for the great giveaway!
saradenbo on ravelry
Great jewelry and I have some great beads waiting.
Zbyszkoknits on Rav.
Beaded jewelry and knitting has always fascinated me. Great giveaway, Susan!
Rae Lynne
Laura's designs are definitely something I would love to knit and proudly wear. I Am anxious to try the cuff pattern.
jmdflower758@gmail.com
This looks like a great book. A perfect marriage for left over yarn and gift knitting. Thanks for the chance to win.
Janmarie-
(on Ravelry)
I love the idea of getting new patterns throughout the rest of the year. A great idea and a great giveaway.
Zowmom on Ravelry
Laura's jewelry designs are awesome. I have to make one of those cuffs!
Bonjour From Quebec!
Coutrem on raverly
WOW another stuff to add to my wish list. It gets long when I check out Susan's blog but that's ok. I love it!
Debbie1085 on Ravelry
What a beautiful book and great ideas for gifts. Thank you for sharing!
Leanne
RavID: stileslea
That gray and blue set IS stunning!
teresaknits
Beautiful!
Lovely designs-Laura does gorgeous stuff.
misslillyknits on Ravelry
Yes please! Totally adore!
How creative! I would love to give this type of knitting a try!
JEen (jenb69) on ravelry
Oh please pick me! I'd love to make knitted accessories! barkersumpter@gmail.com
Love the earrings! What fun. Thank you for another great giveaway Susan
Rav ID: SuuzzeeQ
I love this book. If I dont win I am going to have to buy it! Thanks for the give away!
Ravelry ID nonosmom!
I have never knit with beads (I will soon with your shawl). Her jewelry is so cute and a great way to use left over yarn.
knitterlydesigns on Ravelry
I have had this collection on my "wish" list. It would be fun to win it! I have knit her butin earrings and would like to knit more of her patterns.
Chris
c-e-b on ravelry
Thanks for the giveaway!
I knitted a Butin necklace from Laura a few months ago and I love wearing it as much as I loved knitting it... I'm definitively excited by this new collection, as I can see more knitted jewelry in my near future ;)
Never made jewelry out of yarn before. Great time to start.
Olofdrofn on ravelry
Http://www.knittingwitholof.com
What lovely, simple and elegant patterns.
Grandmabuck
These are just beautiful! I would love to give them a try. My friends would think I was a superstar! :)
rav- maashrink
These are so beautiful! My friends would think I was a rockstar if I made these! Thanks for the introduction and the chance to win.
rav- maashrink
Would love to win.
Ravelry ID. Craftysly
I love the idea of knitted jewelry, the Mudra Cuff is my favorite too. I was looking at that one on line yesterday, and both my daughters want one. Thank you for hosting the giveaway.
rav id: mamamustknit
I have been admiring these patterns on Ravelry. Thanks for the chance to win the book!
These look like so much fun. I have been working with my 8 year old daughter on making friendship bracelets. This looks like a great mother/daughter project.
Thanks - Diane
RavId: zoohouse10
I love this jewelry. Would love to own the collection! missmoxieatmacdotcom
Love the patterns in the collection so far - will keep an eye out for the remaining ones too
Catiecat on Ravelry
Beautiful! I'd love a chance to have a copy. Thanks!
-jill
(Rav ID Sheepish1too)
I would love to learn how to add beads to my knits. Her designs are gorgeous!
Rav id:lafabulosa
What a great giveaway! The jewelry is gorgeous and the patterns are really unique.
Rav ID: Smallcreation
Maybe today is my lucky day! This looks entertaining.
Ali
alyddall on ravelry
How I would love to win this book so I could knit beautiful jewelry for my sister (and Sunday school students).
vereader on ravelry
Would love to try these.
This looks fun--and so beautiful too! DeborahSW on Ravelry
Laura's patterns are awesome! I just finished the Butrin collar. My first piece of knitted jewelry. Now I need to add to my collection!!! Great giveaway! :)
looks so cute and fun
Those bracelets a look great! My raverly is tullyfamily
I have never knit jewelry. Beautiful designs!
Ravelry: brainwashed
Love love her designs. Own the cuff kit and can't wait to make it. Would love this book.
Would love a chance to knit a bracelet! Thanks
jdgough@hotmail.com
I can think of several people who would love some of this jewelry!
swtblu on ravelry
Such pretty knitted jewelry! I would love to give this a try...
OatieP2 on Ravelry
Such pretty knitted jewelry! I would love to try this...
OatieP2 on ravelry
Lovely giveaway . Would live to have these patterns.
Caitlinsmum -Rav
How beautiful! These would make great handmade Christmas gifts. --Kacy
Rav ID: MeanderingHome
Wow - I've never tried beading, but those are so beautiful that I'd love to give it a try!
Ravelry ID: sebby211
I would love to win! I got her first Adorn collection and I was thrilled. Debbie
gussek on Ravelry
I've never done beads but I've been thinking about it.
That's a pretty neat collection. My attention is drawn to beads lately and this would be a lovely addition to my library.
Thanks for a chance at another great give a way. These would make excellent gifts.
rav id: plashus
Thanks for a chance at another great give a way. These would make excellent gifts.
rav id: plashus
How beautiful. I'd love to try some of those projects. Especially the earings.
toemma(at)gmail.com
Ooooo, loving this book for gift giving ideas. Thanks for the giveaway. mimsfam at gmail dot com
They all look super fun to make. Thanks for he cance to win the patterns.
rav id: czcestaro
I've made some of her earlier jewelry and would love to make some from this e-book. Thanks for the opportunity.
craftysbs@juno.com
I would love to continue my Grandmothers beading legacy..especially with these beautiful patterns.
Arrowfeather Rav
what a great thing to win!
what a great thing to win!
I love the patterns! So fun.
Ooo! I've never thought about knitting jewelry.
I'd love to win!
What creative and fun knits. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Beaded knitting has been tempting me for quite a while now and Laura's jewelry designs would be a great place to start! Plus I think they'd make reasonably quick Christmas presents.
RavID SheilaOKeefe
Susan, I would love to win this book & learn more about beading!
rav id: istitchfast
Would love to try make some. Thanks for the chance to win!
emmacox78@yahoo.ca
Well I have lots of beads and lots of yarn so this sounds perfect to me! Thanks for the giveaway! Kristy (Rav ID: tuxbird)
I love this collection! Thanks for the give-away.
rav id: howellk
So cute I am thinking of my Christmas list right now!
rav id - melsparks
Hello, I would love to make these for Christmas gifts! Rav ID Allie1
I've never really heard of knitted jewelry, but it looks beautiful and fun to try!
I'd love to win this collection!
I haven't done a lot of bead knitting, but these patterns look really interesting.
wil4ds on Ravelry
What a great giveaway! I agree with other comments, what great gifts these would make.
Rav id - Harper
I would love to win that collection! I can see what my holiday gift offerings will include this year.
I'm a sucker for any beaded and anything knitted - the combination is almost too much!
Thanks for the opportunity.
stitchlaw (on rav)
Jewelry is on my to do list for Christmas gifts. These would make perfect gifts for so many!
Something new and fun!
Thanks for the opportunity.
Carol
caknowles@mac.com
Must buy this...where have I been?
I love her necklaces, would be great with a t-shirt in summer
sewsable on Rav
I've never tried adding beads to my knitting, but I'd love to try these for Christmas gifts!
Rav ID abbien
I've never tried knitting with beads, this looks like a fun way to try it.
Rav ID abbien
Love the construction it leaves you wondering
RavID atareen
Love knitting with beads but don't do it enough. This would help! Love Laura's designs!
qtpieknitter on rav
Unique and beautiful. Would love to win this great giveaway.
Rav ID knitty48
Laura's patterns are so much fun. (As are Susan's) Good luck to all.
These patterns look fun! RAVID: Tanknit
Love it!
Jennifer
(MamaH on Ravelry)
The earrings are so beautiful!
I'm ekcj0709 on Ravelry
I would love to try putting together beading and knitting. It would be a first for me. Thanks for the opportunity! And for always sharing such amazing ideas!
eddybunch@juno.com
I would love to try putting together beading and knitting. It would be a first for me. Thanks for the opportunity! And for always sharing such amazing ideas!
eddybunch@juno.com
That cuff is amazing!! Thanks for the giveaway, great gifts indeed!!!
fraun
Laura's designs are beautiful! I'm particularly taken by the Trio necklace.
ilina (on Rav)
I love The Mudra Cuff!
Hege on ravelry :)
That's so clever! It's amazing what you can do with knitting. :)
Wow! My nieces would love these beautiful pieces! I'm crossing my fingers! Thank so much :) Kim
Looyoo on Ravelry
My two daughters would love to have or make these!
Thanks!
Staci Page
stacip05@gmail.com
My two daughters would love to make these with me!
Thanks,
Staci Page
stacip05@gmail.com
Sioux City, IA
Love her jewelry. Great eye catchers. Kathy
longkathy27@yahoo.com
Such pretty things! I love reading your blog and seeing all the things you are working on. So fun :)
jessicastone on ravelry
Love all the beautiful yarns you used. My favorite are the bracelets.
To knit with beads would be a first for me. Cute Christmas presents for sure! Thanks for all you do. I love reading your blog daily and appreciate your beautiful work. Margaretadkins@embarqmail.com
Love these patterns.
Barbara.
barb.copes@gmail.com
I've never knit with beads, but would love to try......especially with thoughts of Christmas presents coming soon. I love reading your blog and following everything that you do. Phyllis
pcjackson50@cox.net
would love to try knitting with beads - I've never done it but love the looks. Would be great to learn to do for Christmas presents. I also love your blog - follow it all the time. Thanks, Phyllis pcjackson50@gmail.com
Thanks so much for sharing a chance to win this nice prize. Not being able to wear metals next to my skin usually means no jewelry for me ... but maybe this will be my chance for bling!
bookboxer on Ravelry
Oh, love this collection!
Oh, love this collection.
I have been wanting to try beading for a while now- this would be the perfect time to start and what beautiful examples!!!!
alwulff@comcast.net
This would be fun to win. Think my daughters would love these beaded jewelry pieces.
oh, the blue & gray one is gorgeous! benessi on rav
I would love to win these patterns!
Ravelry ID: googoocreations
Really beautiful and intriguing! Such a fun giveaway!
Ravelry: vanessabryce
vanessabryce@mac.com
I just love they grey with blue beads do much! I've bought many beaded bracelets and the quality just isn't always there and they fall apart. how cool to design my own and use knitting. I love Laura Nelkin, I ordered some super cool thread from her with a glove pattern - knit the thread into the fingers along with the yarn and 'presto' you can use the iPhone with your gloves on! she's a genius!
Lovely. Can I be one of your nieces? Linda gerig
At first I didn't think I would want to make knitted jewelry, but after seeing the first few projects, I think I would like to give it a try. What lovely gifts they would make!
Carolyn (crazy8mom)
What a great gift the cuffs would make for Christmas for granddaughters, daughter, daughter-in-law! The list goes on! The pieces are just beautiful! Would love to win!
Ravelry id: katrana
Beautiful designs by Laura and you are so generous to give away the ADORN ANEW collection! Thanks Susan.
so very, very pretty
I would wear any of those pieces
fun to try, great gifts too
Luvsknittin on Ravelry
Beautiful jewelry. Laura is very talented and creative and you are so generous. Thanks for the giveaway Susan.
love the beading!
Beautiful jewelry. thanks for the giveaway.
How cool is this?! Thanks for another great giveaway.
Jennifer
wilkinsjn05@gmail.com
Very inspiring designs. Would make great gifties for any occasion. Enter me in the giveaway!
Thanks. knits2knit on Ravelry or vickilou at hughes.net
I love that necklace! What a great book
I love Laura's designs - how exciting!!
Rav: jhoops7
Not thought of trying this, but I have now... rebekah@scruffian.com
I never win anything, but I would love to make this as gifts!
Thanks for the give away!!
Kathy
laceandcable on Ravelry
I love her designs. I am working on a second pair of Butin earrings now!
As always, thanks for the opportunity!
Christine, zoeynicole on Ravelry
Such unique and interesting designs. Thanks for the chance to win!
Woah! Everyone wants this book. Me too! I bead. I knit. I'm looking forward to learning more about this designer.
Marilyn
hanfordgirls@gmail.com
Totally appreciate an opportunity to win! Thanks!!
antmegmmm@verizon.net
aka Michelle :)
The jewelry looks so cool! I would love to make the bangle bracelets in the first picture.
Daisy
daisygirl12us@yahoo.com
DaisySnow on Ravelry
I have been wanting to try such things! It seems like I have supplies, but no pattern or vice versa! What a fabulous giveaway!
kacasarsa@verizon.net
I love the challenge of knitting Laura's lace shawl patterns. The jewelry would expand on the fun.
I love the challenge of knitting Laura's lace shawl patterns. Her jewelry patterns would expand on the fun.
I've never tried knitting jewelry... thanks for hosting such a neat giveaway! I'm jashleyslc on ravelry.
Awesome, this book looks amazing! Please pick me, I've been dreaming of knitting jewelry for months :)
~ treblemaker in Ravelry
aka Kim
Just Beautiful. Would love this book.
Thanks
Cindy
cseery72@gmail.com
Thank you for the chance to win
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Rav ID. Dangermouse
Oh, awesome. What cool knitting pattern ideas! Thank you so much for the giveaway. librarybird1 at yahoo.com
I love Laura's designs.
Rav ID fondlingfiber
Thanks Susan and Laura! I have never knitted with beads, but would love to try, and doing something small would be a great way to start.
Rav ID: winnythepu
What fun!!!!
AnnEdith on ravelry
I think some of these would look nice on a petite woman, which is a rare treat. I also love her use of color.
--flowerdancer on Ravelry
So beautiful!! I love the pieces.
Nicole
Nicoleu0206@gmail.com
This would be a great collection to have. I have one of her kits that I really need to get back to real soon. Thanks for the contest.
sandyw on ravelry
Oh, yah! Great gifts for the holidays. I'd love to get started!!
Bikerbabe on Rav
All of them are beautiful!
yarnbasket on Rav
I have seen her projects and I think they are just great. skispinner ravelry ID
I haven't knit with beads... yet. This seems like the perfect way to begin. And what perfect holiday gifts. I need to try this!
OoOOoo I know a lot of ladies who would flip over these!
I hope i'm the lucky one! :)
Love the cuff and necklace! I know what I'm making for my sister's for Christmas this year! And while I'm at it, I just may make one (or three) for myself!
Love the cuff and necklace! I know what I'm making for my sister's for Christmas this year! And while I'm at it, I just may make one (or three) for myself! I'm ddboots on Ravelry...just in case I'm lucky enough to win.
Thanks for this chance at this fun give-away!
These designs are beautiful. Ive never knitted jewelry but I see several already that I would love to try.
These would make great holiday gifts! Great idea for all ages.
am adding another project for holiday gifting.....now to choose which one...... thanx for the opportunity.....
s cree
GORGEOUS!!
I'd love to add this to my "I already have enough hobbies list!" But then again...it's knitting! I can just expand that hoppy. Hmmm....the possibilities!
Thank you.
-Carol
mom7plus on Ravelry
It would be fantastic to win one of Laura Nelkin's designs. I love her patterns!
I love to look at the shawls Laura designs and hope to some day knit one. MDeborah55@aol.com
Thanks for giveaway! Have made a mudra necklace and would love to win the rest of the pretty collection! rav:whimZknits
Those bangles are so lovely!
I love the bangles!
Ooh, this perfectly feeds into my two obsessions: shiny beads and colorful yarn. Would love to try these patterns.
Rav ID: asiljo
Ooh, this perfectly feeds into my two obsessions: shiny beads and colorful yarn. Would love to try these patterns.
Rav ID: asiljo
What great looking patterns. New to beading with knitting. Fun!
Great patterns. New to knitting and beading. Ravelry id: billandsmoke
What a fun collection!
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