For New Year’s Eve, I dove into my collection of fibers and pulled out 1 oz. of spinner’s gold – qiviut.

I bought it back in August 2015 when I visited my friend Larraine in Alaska. I’ve been holding onto it for the right moment and purpose. I believe entering a new year while spinning it was just what I was waiting for.

Here is a bit of information on Qiviut:

Qiviut Down Length: 1/2 – 6 inches (2-16.5 cm)

Qiviut Down Diameter: estimated between 11 and 19 microns

Qiviut needs to be dehaired and is great for knitting, though it has not fiber memory.

It has a natural color of soft gray-brown.  It can be dyed, but why?

At the price per ounce back in 2015 ($40/oz), it would go a long way when mixed with another fiber that has a low micron count.

I plan to knit a simple lace cowl for myself. Hopefully, I can get enough yardage to ply it on itself.

Until next time…stay warm.