In February, I published a mitten pattern with Windy Valley Muskox . It takes about 1 1/2 skeins of this fabulous yarn so you'll have to buy two. Of course, you could make the cuffs longer! I'm thinking I need a version with fingers (aka gloves). It's on the back burner, for the moment. In the meantime, let me tell you how lovely it is to work with qiviut! It is one of the softest fibers, definitely the lightest, and so warm for the weight; it's best as a light layer under others, and luxurious close to the skin. Sometimes, people misunderstand and think that qiviut comes from the inside coat (I'm not sure how to imagine that), or the underbelly of the muskox; that's because it is often described as the "under coat." What this actually means is that it's the down layer, and grows during the cold months, closer to the skin, all over the animal; it's like down feathers on a duck. I worked for WVM for several yea...
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Beautiful pictures! I can't wait until spring, too. Hurry up Spring! I think it will still be a couple of months, though.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. Today, it looks like Spring is a ways away!
ReplyDeleteWe're getting a teaser here in NC. The past 3 days, the daytime temps have been about 65. So warm, sunny, so lovely outside. I know the cold weather will return shortly, but it's great while it's lasting!
ReplyDeleteWow - I think I want you and your MIL to come help me set up my garden at the Squash House! Beautiful!
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Awesome pictures! Thanks for sharing!
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