Yarn Styles

Updated 8/1/06

New Yarns

Composition Yardage/
Weight
Gauge Needle Size
4/8's Wool
Good basic worsted weight yarn. Use it alone or team it with other Mountain Colors yarn. Makes great ribbing and warp too.
4/8's Wool
100% Wool

Links to Patterns:
Broken Rib Stitch Mittens
Cabin Cardigan
Clog & Sandal Sock
Diagonal Blocks Cardigan
Pillbox Hat
Rim Rock Socks

250 yds/
100 gm skein
4 - 6 st/in. 6 -7
Alpaca Blend
Very soft, perfect for wearing next to your skin. Can be substituted for Mountain Colors 4/8's Wool.Alpaca Blend
50% Superfine Alpaca, 50% Wool

Links to Patterns:
Alpaca Cable Vest
Judy's Alpaca Jacket,
Alpaca Mobius Shawl
Any Pattern using 4/8's will work.

440 yds/
7 oz. skein
4 - 5 st/in. 5 - 7
Bearfoot
This soft, washable wool blend is perfect for socks, baby gifts or any of our designs that call for Weaver's Wool. Can be used singly or doubled.
60 % Superwash Wool, 25 % Mohair, 15 % Nylon

Links to Patterns:
Bluebell Rib Socks
Fritzy's Socks
Hooded Baby Sweater
Skalkaho Falls Pullover
Soda Springs Socks
Twisted Lace Scarf
& any Patterns for Weavers Wool.

350 yds/
100 gr. skein
single strand:
5 - 6 st/in.

double strand:
4 - 5 st/in.

3 - 4
Cashmere
Incredible, super soft and luxurious.

Available ONLY in Alpine, Firestorm, Ladyslipper, Moose Creek, Mountain Twilight, Pheasant, Ruby River, Sagebrush, Wilderness, Wild Raspberry.

Solitary Colors: Denim, Cream & Wine. Cashmere

100% Superfine Cashmere

Links to Patterns:
Montana Mobius
Cashmere Lace Scarf
Cashmere Eyelet Scarf
Touch of Class Cashmere Vest

95 yds/
1 oz. skein
4 - 5 st/in. 5 - 8
Homespun
A thick/thin yarn that looks like a beginner's handspun. The silk adds a special shine.

85% Wool, 15 % Silk

Links to Patterns:
Embers Scarf & Hat

Homespun Vest
Homespun Scarf

170 yds/
200 gm skein
2 - 3 st/in. 8 - 10
Merino Ribbon
Incredibly soft, yet light weight. Knit stitches are clear and distinct.
Merino Ribbon
80% Superfine Merino Wool, 20% Nylon

Links to Patterns:
Ribbon and Feathers Cardigan
Yellowstone Ribbon Vest
Five Stitch Lace Vest
Trendy Tango Top
Tall Pines Cardigan
Tasha's Hooded Scarf
Ribbon Rib Scarf
Ribbon T-Shirt
Side to Side Ribbon Pullover
My Tye Sweater

245 yds/
4 0z. skein
4 st/in. 8 - 10
Moguls
Lumpy, bumpy and a favorite for its texture and rich color.
Moguls
96% Wool, 4% Nylon

Links to Patterns:
Portland Hat
DianaVest
VestLeslie
Textured Vest
Mountainside Vest
Downhill Moguls Cardigan
Mixed Fiber Throw
Rocky Mtn. Lap Blanket

65 yds/
100 gm skein
2.5 st/in. 10 - 11
Mohair
Soft and elegant with beautiful halo.
Mohair
78% Mohair, 13% Wool, 9% Nylon

Links to Patterns:
Mohair Lace Scarf
DianaVest
VestLeslie
Mohair Throw
Snuggler & Tam
Elegant Textured Shawl

225 yds/
100 gm skein
3 st/in. 8 - 10
Mohair Loop
Mohair loops spun into a fun to use yarn.
Mohair Loop
93% Mohair, 4% Wool and 3% Nylon

Links to Patterns:
Harmony Ridge Vest,

60 yds/
4 oz. skein
2.5 - 3 st/in. 9 -10
Mountain Goat
A smooth non-fluffy mohair/wool blend that is excellent for doing colorwork and stitch patterns.
Mountain Goat
55% Mohair, 45% Wool

Links to Patterns:
Fairisle Mittens

Lace Vest
Mountainside Vest
Foothill Vest
Braveheart Vest
Basket Weave Mesh Scarf

230 yds/
100 gm skein
5 st/in. 6 - 8
New 3-Ply Wool
Soft as cotton, great for "next to your skin" wear.
100% Targhee Wool

Links to Patterns:
Kid's Cardigan

145yds/
100 gm skein
3 - 5 st/in. 8 - 10
Twizzle
85% Merino Wool, 15% Silk

Links to Patterns:
Twizzle Beanie
Dropped Lace Stitch Scarf
Lily's Lace Scarf
Haystack Vest
Back to Basics Pullover in the Round

250 yd/
100 gm skein
4 - 5 st/in. 4 - 6
Weaver's Wool
Soft and practical sport weight yarn spun for a wide variety of knitting and weaving projects. Sett = 8 - 10 e.p.i.
Weaver's Wool
100% Wool

Links to Patterns:
Simply Seamless Vest
Weaver's Wool Pullover

1450 yds/
16 oz. skein
5 - 6 st/in. 4 - 6
Weaver's Wool Quarters
Same yarn as Weavers Wool, just broken down into a smaller skein.
Weaver's Wool Quarters
100% Wool

Links to Patterns:
Fishladder Socks
Ripple Socks
Lauren's Whimple

350 yds/
100 gm skein
5 - 6 st/in. 4 - 6
Wool Crepe
Tiny, tight loops wonderful for weaving and fun used double for knitting.
Wool Crepe
100% Merino Wool

Links to Patterns:
Mountain Moss Vest
Crepe Compass Vest

Knit & Crocheted Crepe Vest
Dee's Crepe Cardigan
Sweet Tee

1450 yds/
12 oz. sk.
Dbl. strand:
4 st/in.
8 - 9
Half Crepe
Same as Wool Crepe, just broken down into a smaller skein.
100% Merino Wool

See Wool Crepe above.

630 yds/
6 oz. skein
Dbl. strand:
4 st/in.
8 - 9
Wooly Feathers
Fantastic, fun, and feathery. This yarn will make a great accent yarn in your next project.
Wooly Feathers
65% Kid Mohair, 35% Nylon

Links to Patterns:
Boa Scarf,
Ribbon and Feathers Cardigan
Gypsy Scarf
Elegant Textured Shawl
Mixed Feber Throw
Textured Vest

85 yds/
100 gm skein
3 1/2 st/in 8 - 10
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