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- Muskox Yarn - The Cashmere Of The North
by Robin OBrien. Qiviut (pronounced kiv-ee-ut) is the extremely fine underwool of muskox and is one of the finest and warmest fibers on earth. Qiviut is not easy to get hold of but muskox yarn is prized by many experienced knitters and spinners who appreciate its unique fiber properties such as fineness, warmth, softness and non-shrinkage.
Muskoxen are native to Arctic regions in Alaska, Canada and Greenland. Du... products, articles, news
- Qiviut Yarn - Finer Than Cashmere, Warmer Than Wool And A Joy To Work With
by Robin OBrien. There are many so called 'new' yarns on the market today but without doubt, the most unusual, luxurious and beautiful has to be Qiviut yarn. Until recently, this rare and expensive yarn was only available if you went to the Artic and purchased it there but now you can get this exquisite yarn on-line from many specialist manufacturers like Oomingmak Musk Ox Producer's Cooperative and Windy Valley ... products, articles, news
- Boat Rental- North Carolina Offers It All!
by Abhishek Agarwal. Well, to put it in a nut shell North Carolina outer banks are simply a great place to go boating. It is one of those rare places left in our modern world where you can literally relax in some tranquil waters, away from the buzz of it all. Truly a boater's paradise!
It is one of the places you will want to take a child to, if you are a parent or a grand parent. After all, when we have had the ch... products, articles, news
- How to Create a North Carolina-Themed Gift Basket
by Wendy Wood. In the Southeastern part of the United States, North Carolina sits along the Atlantic Seaboard. As one of the original Thirteen Colonies, the state served as home to the first established English colony in the Americas. Many firsts continued to flourish in North Carolina, including the Wright Brothers succeeding in their earliest flight at Kill Devil Hills, located close to Kitty Hawk. Today, tou... products, articles, news
- Alpaca Roving - How to Make Fabulous Yarn
by Debby McCandless. You can make fabulous yarn with alpaca roving. Whether you purchase your roving or you make your own, the trick to making stunning yarn with roving is in the preparation.
First, you must decide what your project is going to be. Alpaca roving is usually used for worsted projects. Don't be afraid to try it in some other project or make up samples so you know what that roving can do for you. If peo... products, articles, news
- Why the Colors of Yarn and Threads Are Such A Calming Therapy
by John Wigham. The idea of basket weaving as a form of therapy, traditionally used for patients with mental illness is often laughed at. But in a way, there is wisdom in the use of crafts for having a calming effect.
In today's society, the meaning of "slow down", an easy and natural pace, and relaxation, has become pretty close to obsolete in meaning and in activity.
Chronic stress has taken on a whole new m... products, articles, news
- Make A Sweater For Nothing With Free Knitting Patterns And Recycled Yarn
by Louise Nova. If you have been keeping up with the trend to use free knitting patterns for your knitting projects then you probably have been searching the internet for web sites offering them. It is not just by collecting free knitting patterns that you can save money. You need to look around your house for knitted items that you no longer use. Look at any old sweater and ask yourself if you still like the... products, articles, news
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