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Next Level Knitting Conference 2025: Frequently Asked Questions
The Next Level Knitting Conference (NLKC) is our virtual conference with something for all knitters to take their knitting to the next level. This year there will be more than 35 classes, two special evening events, prizes, and lots of knitting fun. We will do three time slots on Friday and Saturday and then two on Sunday. There will be three or four different sessions in each time slot. And if you can’t watch something live, you have six months to watch all the sessions once or as many times as you like.
NLK Conference which will be April 4 – 6, 2025
Yes! You can watch all the classes as many times as you want for six months following the event.
Yes! You have six months to access any of the content you want.
Yes. Just be sure to log in to the platform by April 17, 2025.
We use a virtual event platform called Brella. You need a computer, laptop, or tablet to connect to Brella. (While you can do this on a phone, the video feeds would be very small and hard to see.) Brella does have an app, but in past years it has had some limitations on past content so we recommend using a web browser instead. Good internet signal is also important. The detailed instructions which will go out on April 1 will go through this in detail.
A link to this info will be in your ticket receipt, and we will post it by January 1, 2025
We will send out the link to join the Brella platform by April 1st. It will include a short video that will orient you to the platform. It is a good idea to log in before the conference starts and we will remind you to be sure to log in by April 17th.
Send an email to info@tkga.org and we will help you.
We are all here because we love knitting and want to learn from each other. We expect that all participants will treat each other with kindness and respect. This is not a place for divisiveness, politics, or rudeness. TKGA reserves the right to remove anyone from the event (without a refund) if he/she/they violate this policy. By logging on, you agree to be good to yourself and good to others.
Members early bird pricing is $150 and will be open from January 20, 2025 through March 14, 2025.
From March 15 to April 2, the pricing will be $200. We will have pricing for non-members as well.
Because classes are available for six months, we do not offer refunds.
Yes, classes are organized into “Tracks” such as General Information, Color, Design, Technique, Finishing, and Certification. These tracks help us present the classes on the conference platform in a user-friendly way and allow you to easily sort and find classes of interest.
Please keep in mind that the distinctions between tracks may not always be clear-cut. For example, a two-color brioche class could fall under both Color and Technique, while a class on planning a Fair Isle Sweater could be categorized as Design or Color. While we have to choose one primary track for display purposes, each class is tagged with all relevant designations for easy sorting. You can take classes from all the tracks, and we hope you will!
No. With this platform, we don’t need to know in advance. You can wait to the last minute to decide what you want to see live.
Registration is open through April 2, 2025.
Yes. This year we will offer a ticket that is just the NLKC conference. This will be $200 or if you are interested in being a member, we will offer a combined membership and early bird pricing at $185. All of these go on sale January 20th through March 14.
Absolutely. Our website uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt your personal information when you place your order. This means your order cannot be read as it travels over the Internet, so your name, address, and credit card information are secure.
You will type your questions into the Brella platform chat function. A facilitator will read the question to the instructor.
Sure, contact us at info@tkga.org and we will tell you where to send the check.
We do an open call for teachers. This year, we made a list from last year’s feedback for the most requested topics. If a topic was raised by 10 different people, it will be in this year’s conference.
With over 85 applications to teach, it is not easy to select the classes. We try to select a good mix of different topics – general knowledge, finishing, stitches and techniques, design, etc.. After that it is a big game of Tetris to match teachers, topics, and schedule.
We would love to talk to you about knitting related swag that could be prizes. Contact us at info@tkga.org.
The sessions are 90 minutes long.
Yes, we have worked hard to make sure there are classes of interest to knitters of all skill level and also we have a lot of design classes. In fact last year, only 15% of the attendees were in the Master Hand Knitter program.
Yes, you will get them electronically. They will be available within the conference platform. You will have to print them yourself.
Member Tickets go on sale January 20, 2025.
We have closed captioning available for all classes once they are posted as recordings, but not while they are being live streamed. You can get to the class recordings 30 minutes after they finish.
The recordings will be available by the end of the day. Yes, this is slower than in past conferences because we updated our streaming service to one with better resolution and it takes longer for the recordings to render and load.