lk2g-064 Alaska is for Knitters - Anchorage




Lets Knit2gether (Video) show

Summary: In this latest episode of our video podcast we continue our journey to Alaska with a stop in Anchorage for a visit at the Oomingmak Cooperative. While there we find out more 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 Beauty Special thanks to Torgeir Robertson. For more information about qiviut and the Inuit knitters check out: Arctic Lace: Knitting Projects and Stories Inspired by Alaskarsquo;s Native Knitters by Donna Druchunas Check out http://Yarndex.com for substituting yarns This episode is sponsored by: http://Yarnmarket.com Please Support our Sponsor. When you support our sponsor, you support the show! At checkout, be sure to leave a message telling them that yoursquo;re a fan of Letrsquo;s Knit2gether and thank them for their support.