Lets Knit2gether (Video)

lk2g-064 Alaska is for Knitters - Anchorage


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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
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