Arctic Lace: Knitting Projects and Stories Inspired by Alaska's Native Knitters
Donna Druchunas
(Author)
Description
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.
Product Details
Price
$29.95
$27.85
Publisher
Nomad Press (CO)
Publish Date
October 01, 2006
Pages
192
Dimensions
8.52 X 10.0 X 0.47 inches | 1.11 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780966828979
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About the Author
Donna Druchunas, author of How to Knit Socks That Fit, is the author of six knitting books, including Arctic Lace, Successful Lace Knitting, Kitty Knits, and Ethnic Knitting Exploration. She teaches knitting workshops in the United States, Canada, and Europe and has three online sock-knitting classes with more than 25,000 students on Craftsy. She lives in Vermont with her husband, mother, and three cats, who all help her test the usability and comfort of her finished knitted items.
