Icelandic wool is unique for its combination of two distinct layers: a surface layer, made up of long, silken stands which protect the sheep from the rain, wind and snow; and an inner layer which is a fine, soft, close texture, well insulating and highly resistant to cold. Together these qualities make Icelandic wool lighter, warmer an softer than wool found anywhere else in the world. Its natural oil makes it water and moth repellent.
Nancy Thomas - a top Canadian designer recognized in Canada, the U.S., Japan and Europe as one of the best, has designed each unique, finely detailed sweater featuring Nature, Canadian wildlife, Nautical and Seasonal themes. Her incredible design talents were recognized by the Ferrari Head Office in Maranello, Italy, who commissioned her to design and knit sweaters for their executives, Formula -1 drivers and crews commemorating their F-1 Championship year.

Be careful to ensure that a garment marked "hand-knit" is just that. Some are really "hand-knit " on knitting machines.

The staff of Nancy Thomas Studios, are professional knitters, located near Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada; they lovingly knit each sweater a stitch at a time by hand on circular needles - no machines are used! Each Sweater takes between 30 - 40 hours and contains 33,000 to 45,000 stitches. Their quality workmanship is guaranteed and they have been making these wonderful sweaters since 1981.

In order to actually feel this Icelandic wool and to try on any of these sweaters, we invite you to visit Terwilliger's Gifts at 675 Main St., Penticton, B.C., Canada. Sweaters are available in Small, Medium, and Large sizes. Special orders are welcome.
please e-mail: uniquegiftsbc@shaw.ca.

All prices quoted below are in Canadian Funds.