Windy Valley Muskox

Luxurious, dreamy fibers that every knitter & crocheter should try at least once

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Ethically Sourced

We’ve developed sustainable sources that are environmentally sensitive and coincide with aboriginal values

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From The Delicate Underwool Of The Arctic Muskox

Muskox are prehistoric goats that currently live in the northern arctic region.

They’re survivals of the last ice age that co-existed with Mammoths and Mastodons.

The insulating warmth of qiviut is one of the principal reasons Muskox can survive the arctic winters.

Their long outer layer, known as the “guard hair” protects the Muskox from the cold arctic winters.

Underneath the long guard hair is the fine undercoat of the Muskox known as qiviut (kiv-ee-ute) in the Native Alaskan Inuit language.

Since Muskox aren’t domesticated, our fibers are collected off the bushes and tundra where the muskox had shed.

Because of this, production is often very limited.

Qiviut Is Among The Finest and Rarest Natural Fibers In The World

Soft

Qiviut is a lovely soft yarn that knits like a dream. Knitters often say that qiviut makes cashmere feel rough in comparison.

Uniqueness

A fiber so unique, consider treating yourself to the finest quality yarn worthy of your time and effort. Qiviut does not shed, it's odorless, and retains warmth even when wet.

Rarity

Qiviut has the smallest production per year than any other natural fiber including Vicuna. Not only a rare beauty but a true experience to knit with.

Insulation

Gentle on your hands to knit, buttery soft to wear! Extremely warm, lightweight fiber that preserves heat in the winter, while also providing cool, breathable comfort in warmer weather.

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Qiviuts unique characteristics

8 times warmer than wool

Finer than cashmere

Extremely light natural fiber

Hypoallergenic

How Does Qiviut Compare?

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Hollow Fiber
Lacks Lanolin
Lacks Scales
Water Repellent
Extremely Fine

Qiviut

Doesn't shrink
11-14 microns

Cashmere

15-20 microns

Wool

17-19 microns

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See What Our Knitters Are Saying!

“As to the Pure Qiviut Yarn, which fascinated me most: I never touched something so light and fine, yet warm and strong. There is something like an 'aura' around this product...I can't explain. One has to touch and experience it oneself.”
mary jo

“Consider treating yourself to the finest quality product worthy of your time and effort.”

ANNE MARIE

“If you're looking for very special fibers to make yourself a present or to make a special gift for another, like a shawl for a bridal gift, Windy Valley is a great place to start your search.”

isabel

We carry a number of different blends of Qiviut yarns

Pure Qiviut

100% Qiviuk

Luxury Blend

45% Qiviuk
45% super fine merino wool
10% mulberry silk

Royal Blend

50% Qiviuk
50% mulberry silk

Imperial Blend

90% Qiviuk
10% Cashmere

Majestic Blend

80% super fine merino wool
15% Qiviuk and
5% mulberry silk

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