Qiviut, Muskox and Inuit Lace - Oomingmak Coop - Alaska is for Knitters - Anchorage - lk2g-064

CAT journeys to Anchorage, Alaska to visit the Oomingmak Cooperative. While there she finds out about qiviut, muskox and the Inuit knitters who create the lovely lace qiviut items. What I am wearing/knitting: In Alaska - Nachaq knitted with Qiviut* In Alaska - Heartstrings Morning Surf Scarf, hy handspun superwash merino in Dinosaur Colorway from Spunky Eclectic In the chair - Ishbel shawlette by Ysolda knitted with Tili Thomas Beaded Plie American BeautySpecial thanks to Torgeir Robertson. For more information about qiviut and the Inuit knitters check out: Arctic Lace: Knitting Projects and Stories Inspired by Alaska's Native Knitters by Donna Druchunas Check out Yarndex.com for substituting yarns http://letsknit2gether.com/2009/12/23...