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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Hmmm, yuummy fabrics. Looking forward to more!
ReplyDeleteOooh, can't wait to see! Pretty fabrics!
ReplyDeleteoooo, what lovely colors! I cant wait to see what you make.
ReplyDeleteThese are great! can't wait to see what you create. and i hope all those strangers are off your roof by now. i need to call a plumber to fix one of our tubs but i'm putting it off because i can't stand the whole messy stranger in the house thing either! enjoy your day!
ReplyDeletePretty spring colors, Karen! I wonder what they will become?? Your buds are delightful as well!
ReplyDeleteCheers!