Arctic Lace: Knitting Projects and Stories Inspired by Alaska's Native Knitters

by Donna Druchunas

Book Overview

Qiviut, or musk ox down, is a world-class fiber--luxurious, warm, and lightweight. People who experience it become obsessed. Qiviut makes perfect hand-knitted lace, as demonstrated by the Alaskan artisans of Oomingmak Musk Ox Producers' Co-op. This book presents how-tos for knitting and designing lace, projects suited to new as well as experienced lace knitters, yarn sources, and comprehensive cultural background.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0966828976
• ISBN13: 9780966828979
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Nomad Press (CO)
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 10.0"