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Folknits Qiviuq Knitting Kits
 
All kits contain pattern, yarn and label (where applicable). Coloured yarns are hand-dyed. Needles are not included. Sizes are noted for ordering reference only. Additional information on some of these designs is available by clicking on the "Also available as ready to wear" link.
Eyelet V-Neck Vest Chevron & Berry Scarf
Earflap Baby Hat Basic Lace scarf
Cable Qiviuq Cap Pointed Chevron Cowl
Caribou Design Hat Eyelet Lace Cowl
Herringbone Hat Neck Gaiter
Muskox Mittens Handpainted Lace Scarf
new Winterberry colour
Hands Entwined Cable Handwarmer  

 
Qiviuq Eyelet V-Neck Vest kit  

Eyelet V-Neck Vest Kit

100% 2 ply qiviuq
Natural only

Needles required: 3mm 40 & 80cm & 4mm, 80cm circular
starting at $355.00   top of page arrow
 
Earflap Hat for Babies kit, knit from 100% Qiviuq  

Earflap Baby Hat Kit
A charming infant hat inspired by the South American Chullo. The ultimate in softness and warmth.

100% qiviuq  
Natural, black & camel
Finished dimensions: 16" (40cm) around 5.5" (14cm) tip to ruffle

Needles required: 3.5mm 40cm circular, 3.5mm dp, 3mm crochet hook, 1 very fine dp needle
starting at $145.00   top of page arrow
 
Qiviuq cable cap kit  

Cabled Qiviuq Cap Kit This qiviuq cap features an all over cable design.

100% 3 ply qiviuq
Natural only
Needles required: 3.5mm 40cm circular & 3.5mm dp

Also available as ready to wear.
starting at $145.00   top of page arrow
 
Qiviuq caribou design hat kit  

Caribou Design Hat Kit

100% 3 ply qiviuq
Natural, black & camel 
Needles required: 3.5mm 40cm circular & 3.5mm dp

Also available as ready to wear.
starting at $145.00   top of page arrow
 
Folknits qiviuq hat with herringbone band design  

Herringbone Hat Kit
A zig-zag band is set off by a narrow braid trim.

100% qiviuq
Black with black and natural detail band.
Needles required: 3.25 & 3.5mm, 40cm circular and 3.25mm dp

Also available as ready to wear.
starting at $115.00   top of page arrow
 
Qiviuq Muskox Mitten kit  

Muskox Mitten Kit

100% 3 ply qiviuq
Natural & black with gusset 
Needles required: 2.75mm dp
starting at $145.00   top of page arrow
 
Hands Entwined Cable Handwarmer  

Hands Entwined Cable Handwarmer Kit

100% 3 ply qiviuq
Natural only
(gloves not included)
Needles required: 3 & 3.5mm straight 3mm dp
starting at $75.00   top of page arrow
 
Qiviuq Chevron and Berry scarf kit  

Chevron & Berry Scarf Kit

100% 2 ply qiviuq
Natural only
Needles required: 4.5mm
starting at $75.00   top of page arrow
 
Qiviuq Basic Lace Scarf kit  

Basic Lace Scarf Kit

100% 2 ply qiviuq
Natural only
Needles required: 4mm
starting at $75.00   top of page arrow
 
Qiviuq Chevron design cowl kit  

Pointed Chevron Cowl Kit

100% 2 ply qiviuq
Natural only
Needles required: 3mm, 40cm circular & 2.5mm, 40cm circular
starting at $215.00   top of page arrow
 
Qiviuq Eyelet lace design cowl kit  

Eyelet Lace Cowl Kit

100% 2 ply qiviuq
Natural only
Needles required: 4mm, 40cm circular
starting at $145.00   top of page arrow
 
Qiviuq neck gaiter  

Neck Gaiter Kit
A knitted tube ideal for beginner knitters. Simply cast on, knit and cast off. (headband not included)

100% 3 ply qiviuq 
Natural only
Needles required: 3.75mm, 40cm circular

Also available as ready to wear.
starting at $75.00   top of page arrow
 
Qiviuq blend handpainted scarf kit  

Handpainted Lace Scarf Kit
Subtle shades of handpainted qiviuq/wool/silk blend yarn.
45% qiviuq, 45% wool, 10% silk - 2 ply Handpainted yarn colour varies - No two skeins are exactly alike.
Skein Colours available:
1) Jewel Tones Emerald,
2) Jewel Tones Amethyst,
3) Earthy Tones,
4) Winterberry
Finished dimensions: 36" by 7.5"
Needles required: 4.5mm
Handpainted Qiviuq yarn. All skeins are unique.
Order either jewel tones, earthy colours or winterberry.
starting at $75.00   top of page arrow
 

Qiviuq is also ideal for these patterns:
"Fairy Tail Scarf", Interweave Knits, Spring 2000 - 50 g of 2/20 qiviuq

"Birds Nest Shawl", Folk Shawls, Cheryl Oberle, Interweave Press, 2000 - 125g of 2/14 qiviuq

"Lotus Blossom Lace", Shawls and Scarves, edited by Nancy J. Thomas, XRX Books - 125g of 2/20 qiviuq 

"A Qiviuq Cap to Knit" by Wendy Chambers, Piecework, Jan/Feb 1996 - 40g of 3/14 natural; 20 g each of 3/14 light and black

"Snowflakes - Hat and Mittens" by Deborah Newton, Knitters, Issue 32, Fall 1993, - 50 g each of 3/14 natural and white

 

 

  
     
     
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