I've gotten several knitting projects finished up lately. I have not taken the time to post about them because most are gifts, but maybe I'll take a moment this week to get some pictures of those that aren't or have already been given. Or make something for myself? Hope you're all enjoying your fall preparations!
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...
Beautiful Karen! Whatever it is, it looks like a sweater that I've had in my knitting bag for too many years!
ReplyDeleteLooking at this makes me want to immediately run for my knitting, what a gorgeous color!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous color, Karen! My favorite for this fall! Can't wait to see the finish!
ReplyDeleteCheers!