The Muskox is a prehistoric animal still alive today and thriving. Their survival through the last ice age was largely due to their remarkable coat. An outer layer, the guard hair sometimes as long as 24 inches, and the inner layer, shield them from minus 50 †C degrees temperature. Because of their shaggy coats, Muskoxen appear to be massive animals; in fact, they rarely grow more than chest high on a human. In May, when arctic temperatures begins to rise, Muskoxen shed their inner coats, and the tundra becomes littered the precious fleece.
With proper care and protection they have made a steady comeback both in numbers and in occupied range. The herds are monitored by the Canadian government, protected by the Inuvialuit Group of the Northwest Territories, and managed in a way that combines tradition and sustainability, ensuring their unthreatened existence.
In consideration of commitment and experience in Qiviuk, the Inuvialuit organizations have selected Jacques Cartier Ltd. to exclusively acquire, process and manufacture their precious Qiviuk fiber. Village Yarns in Toronto is pleased to offer this unique fibre to our customers.
The perfect yarn for Lace shawls, scarves, sweaters and the lightest, warmest gloves you will ever wear!
Qiviuk is featured in the Holiday 2007 issue from Interweave Knits.
Qiviuk Tam and Scarf by Gayle Roehm
We invite you to visit Village Yarns in Toronto and see our interpretation of Evelyn Clark's Flower Basket Scarf pattern published by Fiber Trends patterns and available at Village Yarns.
We chose our luxurious Qiviuk Yarn in a pretty Mauve colourway for our store sample. Qiviuk is so light and soft that only 1 ball was required to knit this scarf pattern!
Qiviuk is available at Village Yarns in natural brown 100% Qiviuk and in 10 colourways blended with Merino Wool and Silk.
Knitting for this pattern begins at the centre back over a few stitches, working increases into this pretty lace pattern to the full width, which ends in a simple scallop edging.
Modelled by Rae Brenne, this delicate lace stitch pattern becomes a chic neck scarf, the perfect accessory for around the office or under your winter coat.
A shawl version is included in the instructions using the Flower Basket lace stitch patern and requires 3-5 balls of Qiviuk to complete, depending on the finished dimensions.
Discover for yourself the beauty that is Qiviuk in our 10 classic colourways.
100% Qiviuk (aka Qiviut) in Natural Brown:
Qiviuk blended with Merino Wool and Silk in the following colourways:
Sage
Orange
Light Grey
Mauve
Red Ochre
Slate Blue
Loden Green
Please contact us for more information or to order at shop@villageyarns.com or toll free 888-343-8885 or Toronto local (416)232-2361. We ship worldwide.
Enjoy your passion!
Village Yarns
Toronto, Ontario CANADA
www.villageyarns.com
