Windy Valley Muskox Yarn

Windy Valley Muskox Yarn is a family owned farm in a stunning river valley called Matanuska in Alaska. Owners John and Dianne Nash raise muskox to produce a truly special yarn called qiviut. Qiviut is prized by those who love knitting. Qiviut is the fine undercoat of the muskox. It is one of the warmest and most luxurious fibers in the world. The wool made from qiviut is super soft; it's like putting your hands in a cloud.

More information about qiviut

The word qiviut comes from the Eskimo word (kiv-ee-ut) - meaning muskox undercoat. The qiviut produced by Windy Valley Muskox is eight times warmer than wool and is finer than cashmere. It is also hypoallergenic and doesn't shrink. Qiviut is expensive but you would expect this as it is extremely rare and one of the most luxurious fibers you can choose for a garment. Unlike wool, qiviut is soft, non-irritating to the skin, and is very durable. Qiviut garments are worn for years and can be hand washed in mild detergent. It does not shed, is odorless and retains warmth even when wet. It is an extremely warm, yet lightweight fiber that preserves heat in the winter, while also providing cool, breathable comfort in warmer weather.

Yarn types available from Windy Valley Muskox farm

All yarns from Windy Valley farm are 100% pure fiber except for the Gaunaco blend described below.

As well as qiviut, Windy Valley Muskox produce other luxury yarns. Alpaca is a luxury yarn that is highly prized. The fiber is strong and resilient with a high insulating value to protect the alpaca, a high-altitude animal native to the Andes. There are two types of alpaca: the rare Suri alpaca, with longer and silkier hair, and the Huacaya alpaca, more common and whose hair is most frequently used in garments. Windy Valley Muskox farm only produce Suri alpaca yarn.

Windy Valley Muskox farm also produce one of the best types of cotton yarn available: Peruvian Pima cotton. The combination of climate and soil has made Peruvian Pima cotton among the finest variety in the world. The Pima fiber shows off the soft pastel colors of the rainbow that are yours to choose from Windy Valley for clothing, home accessories and more.

Windy Valley farm also produce a fiber called Guanaco Blend. This is a beautiful yarn blend made from 40% guanaco, 40% merino and 20% silk.

All types of Windy Valley Muskox yarn come in natural tones or are custom dyed in a variety of traditional and fashionable shades. Their yarns are perfect for that special knitting project.

The Nash family are dedicated to producing exquisite yarn whether it be alpaca, cotton or qiviut from their own herd of muskoxen. The motto of the Nash family at Windy Valley Muskox Yarn is: "Treat yourself to true luxury or give a gift that will never be forgotten: a garment or accessory made from the luxury yarns of Windy Valley."

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