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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I'm flabbergasted about your monkey comment... was Darwin right after all?!? (from your Fither)
ReplyDeleteWow! Every picture is incredible! Thanks for sharing them! Bet you had a great day!! (Nana)
ReplyDeleteNo,no,no! You can't leave us hanging like that! Post anonymously or something! lol
ReplyDeleteI know the secret...but won't tell. : ) Though after 30 years of orangutan comparisons... Hey, I will tell you if you ever want real worry of being kicked out of the zoo, go with our neighbor Darlene. She took Brian and I when we were teenagers and climbed over the fences in restricted areas to pick up feathers she liked.
ReplyDeleteFantastic pictures!! Looks like it was a good day out!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful pictures! Of course, now I want to know how you get such great pictures of the monkeys!
ReplyDeleteThose are some great pictures, I love the zoo! Now could your husband possibly act like a monkey?
ReplyDeleteMy son does it!
Gosh Karen, those are beautiful zoo pictures! We have a great little zoo here -- maybe this will be the year I finally get back there! I LOVE that elly pic!
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