Qiviut is Among the Finest and Rarest Natural Fibers in the World
Softness
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.
From the delicate under-wool of the Arctic Muskox
Where does Qiviut come from?
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.
See What Our Knitters Are Saying!
There is something like an 'aura' around this product...
“As to the Pure Qiviut Yarn, which fascinated me most: I never touched something so light and fine, yet warm and strong. One has to touch and experience it oneself.”
I had to splurge and make myself something special
"Windy Valley Muskox yarns is the place for exceptional wool. They are unlike any company I have ever shopped in the past. Besides great customer service, their products are beyond compare."
Try just one skein, you will be hooked
“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.”
Customer Reviews
I knitted a scarf with the one skein I bought. The scarf came out very nice, warm, soft and light as a feather. It's not easy to knit until one gets used to this fine and slippery yarn. I changed to non-metal needles to try to prevent stitches slipping off.
This yarn is so soft and warm and lightweight, and simply gorgeous. Perfect for the lacy scarves I’m knitting up.
I used the 50/50 Qiviuk and Mulberry silk yarn to crochet a hat, scarf and a pair of fingerless gloves. The set turned out beautiful as the quality and feel of the yarn are exquisite. The guidance from the store owner in selecting the yarn for my project was highly valuable.
Knitting on my 12th Neck warmer in many different colors! Just get addicted! Wearing it day and night in the cold season!
Five years ago, I splurged while on a Christmas vacation and purchased two balls to make the shawl shown. It is just getting cooler here, so I pulled out the shawl yesterday and I was once again delighted by it. It is so very lightweight but adds significant warmth. The silk/qiviuk blend have held the shape and give a lovely drape. The yarn is perfect for travel accerssories as it folds down to nothing and yet provides extra warmth and panache. I am saving my yarn budget to be able to knit a cowl/smoking ring, for times when I am in drafty places.
The yarn is beautiful. Still deciding what to make.Very easy to order and came very quickly.
Royal blend is so soft and shiny with silk. Saving it for a project on a trip in February because the small skeins are great for travel.
The yarn is very hard on my eyes to work with being so fine but I love the touch of it. So very soft.