qiviut

Magdalene Berthelsen shows off some of her qiviuk knitting

(Post 5 of 5) Magdalene Berthelsen, knitter Magdalene she works with qiviut, the underfur of muskox. It’s an expensive fiber, but what you get is deliciously soft and several times warmer than lamb’s wool. “This one I’m really proud of. I just made it last week.”