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 gave up on a simpler life a long time ago. You think it will get easier when your kids are gone -- don't want to depress you, but you'll be just as busy! I'm not giving up on spring though -- especially when I see a beautiful picture like yours!
ReplyDeleteI thought things would be simpler when we retired. Not! Just slow down and appreciate each day for what it brings. They go way too fast.
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Just think how bored you might be if life was simpler, Karen ;>) Love the Hyacinth - we saw some just poking up in Napa recently!
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What a beautiful photo! I hope things are going well. It looks like we might have better weather by the weekend :)
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