There were amazing knitters on the Musk Ox and Glacier CraftCruise. The photographs don’t capture all of it, because there was SO MUCH! Enjoying the projects people were knitting, wearing, planning was an absolute joy. The Blocking class inspired folks to finish things up to block in class, so we enjoyed a good luck at those […]
There were wonderful yarn stores in Alaska, and we took advantage! So many ideas, and it was great to have people to bounce ideas off of, and get input on which colorway to choose, what design would be best for this or that yarn, etc. We didn’t have to worry about anything except having a […]
There were lots of terrific things about the Musk Ox and Glaciers CraftCruise, but at the top of my list was the opportunity to knit a LOT. Being with great knitters and seeing yarn shops and great yarn is highly motivating. Plus, there is lots of time to knit and fun people to do it […]
I’ve been home from Alaska for over a month, and have finally caught up with my real life. My work schedule is back to normal, I am knitting in the evenings and working out regularly, and last weekend I got a loom warped and wove some towels. It’s great to be home! But, I miss […]
When at sea, we had a lovely classroom, and a great time learning Annetarsia and other fun knitting tricks and techniques. In the evenings we gathered in the “jigsaw puzzle” room and visited while we knit and crocheted. There was lots of time to enjoy each other’s company, and it was a very pleasant and […]
We were given lots of opportunities to see and enjoy the abundant wildlife in Alaska. We all took photos and enjoyed our shared experience, spotting animals in their natural habitats.
We had learned about wild Musk Ox at Arctic Qiviut, and at the Animal Research farm at the University of Fairbanks, but there is an actual Musk Ox farm which we visited on the way to Anchorage. Here they raise Musk Ox, and harvest their down when it sheds. They are not domesticated, but are […]