Scarves
All of the handknit Qiviut scarves come in village patterns derived from traditional aspects of village life and the Eskimo culture. It is possible to determine where an item was made simply by looking at the pattern. The scarves measure approximately 12" wide and four feet long. This is not an exact size, however, due to the fact that each knitter is an individual, allowing for the variation in size. Still the number of stitches in each scarf is the same and the knitting is of a very high quality. All patterns are copyrighted for the use of the members and are NOT for sale.
Light Weight
Nelson Island Light Weight Scarves
The Nelson Island Diamond pattern is used by members from Nightmute, Tununak, Newtok, and Toksook Bay, a cluster of small villages near the coast of Kangirlvar Bay. Like the Bethel Parka Decoration design, it was also derived from designs found on parka and kuspuk trims.
Bethel Light Weight Scarves
Bethel, the hub of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, and Quinhagak knit the Parka Decoration design. Variations of this pattern are often found on the trim of parkas and kuspuks.
Unalakleet Light Weight Scarves
The village of Unalakleet, located on the coast of Norton Sound, knits the Wolverine Mask pattern. This design was developed from a wolverine mask used in traditional dances. *Fewer members knit this pattern, and it may be out of stock.
Price: $ 350.00
RARE ITEM
Heavy Weight
Heavy Weight Seal Hunt Scarf
Designed by Martha Evan from Marshall. This is a Story Scarf she says. “You can see the Seal Hunters as the arrows, waiting by the hole in the ice for the seal. All around them are the ice ridges.” Martha Evan designed this scarf and was the only one to knit it for many years. As she grew older and her hands would not allow her to knit anymore, she sold the pattern to the Co-Op. We now have it knitted by a few very skilled members.
Stoles
Our handknit stoles come in two village patterns derived from traditional aspects of village life and the Eskimo culture. The stole may be draped around the shoulders or wrapped around the head, it measures approximately 50 to 60 inches long by 17 to 20 inches wide. This is not an exact size, however, due to the fact that each knitter is an individual, allowing for the variation in size. Still the number of stitches in the stole is the same and each stole is of a very high quality.
Mekoryuk's Harpoon pattern Stole
From the village of Mekoryuk, on Nunivak Island, comes the Harpoon pattern. This pattern was derived from a 1200 year-old ivory harpoon head found on the island.
Nelson Island's Diamond pattern Stole
The Nelson Island Diamond pattern is used by members from Nightmute, Tununak, Newtok, and Toksook Bay, a cluster of small villages near the coast of Kangirlvar Bay. This diamond pattern is derived from designs found on parka and kuspuk trims.
We do not sell the fiber, patterns, or the yarn used by our members.
We have a limited quantity of BULKY QIVIUT yarn which we are making available in a Cap Kit.
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