Colors of a Kodiak Island Summer

A desire to memorialize the stunning beauty of summer colors in the local landscape led Laurie Murdock to design this cozy throw.

Read on to learn more about this project, developed exclusively for the Summer 2026 issue of Handwoven, or head to the library to access the project PDF. Please enjoy this subscriber bonus project from the Summer 2026 collection.—Handwoven editors

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About the Kodiak Colors Throw

The summer colors here on Kodiak Island are striking. We’re surrounded by the ocean, which is always sea green, with shades that shift lighter and darker depending on the weather. The island itself is made of slate, so charcoal cliffs are a predominant feature wherever you travel. Sitka spruce trees (Picea sitchensis) that stretch up into the azure of the sky cover the north end of our island.