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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ReplyDeleteOooh, that sounds like such fun. I can't imagine -- were you a nervous wreck? Beautiful pictures!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Karen! I love the ceremony photo with the little boy sitting below bride and groom! The wall they're standing next to reminds me of the one on the way up Trail Ridge - I'm pretty sure you weren't there, but I can just imagine the Mummy Range behind them if the clouds weren't there!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! I love the new heading. The bride's shoes are wonderful - I always think of white shoes, but I really like those! And I always enjoy your friends' comments - what an enthusiastic bunch! : )
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