Mountain Colors Yarns: Our Yarns

Mountain Colors
PO Box 156
Corvallis, MT 59828
P. 406-961-1900
F. 406-961-1901
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Yarn Styles
= New styles for 2012

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. Available in all Colorways	100% Wool Links to Patterns: Broken Rib Stitch Mittens Clog & Sandal Sock Pillbox Hat Pinwheel Hat	250 yds/ 100 gm skein	4 - 6 sts/in.	6 -7
3-Ply Wool Soft as cotton, great for "next to your skin" wear. Available in all Colorways	100% Targhee Wool Links to Patterns: Kid's Cardigan Helmville Crocheted Beanie & Scarf 3-Ply Sweater Coat Christmas Stockings	145yds/ 100 gm skein	3 - 5 sts/in.	8 - 10
Bearfoot Our soft, strong, and washable yarn. Perfect for socks and great for other projects. Can be used in place of Weavers Wool in our designs.This popular yarn is now being offered in all DARK Solitary Colors. It just won’t dye in the pastels but the darker colors are rich and gorgeous! Not available in pastel Colorways.	60 % Superwash Wool, 25 % Mohair, 15 % Nylon Links to Patterns: Bluebell Rib Socks Hooded Baby Sweater Skalkaho Falls Pullover Soda Springs Socks Twisted Lace Scarf Easy Crocheted Socks Jonesy’s Toe Up Socks Ruffle Scarf Any Pattern using Weavers Wool will work.	400 yds/ 100 gram skein	single strand: 5 - 6 sts/in. double strand: 4 - 5 sts/in.	3 - 4
Crazyfoot Available in all Colorways	90% Superwash Merino Wool, 10% Nylon	425 yds per 100 gm skein	7-8 sts/inch	1-3
Jeannette Our original Cashmere yarn was discontinued by our supplier. We’ve found a gorgeous new blend that knits at the same gauge as the original yarn (sport weight). Available in all Colorways	65% Cashmere, 35% cultivated Silk	Approx 50 gm skein / 158 yards per skein	4 - 5 sts/in.	5 - 8
Louisa Available in all Colorways	65% Cashmere, 35% cultivated Silk	435 yards/100 gm skein	7-8 sts/in	2-5
Merino Ribbon Incredibly soft, yet light weight. Knit stitches are clear and distinct. Available in all Colorways	80% Superfine Merino Wool, 20% Nylon Links to Patterns: Ribbon and Feathers Cardigan Tasha's Hooded Scarf Ribbon Rib Scarf Ribbon T-Shirt	245 yds/ 4 0z. skein	4 sts/in.	8 - 10
Moguls Lumpy, bumpy and a favorite for its texture and rich color. Available in all Colorways	96% Wool, 4% Nylon Links to Patterns: Portland Hat DianaVest VestLeslie Mountainside Vest Mixed Fiber Throw Rocky Mtn. Lap Blanket	65 yds/ 100 gm skein	2.5 sts/in.	10 - 11
Mohair Soft and elegant with beautiful halo. Available in all Colorways	78% Mohair, 13% Wool, 9% Nylon Links to Patterns: Mohair Lace Scarf DianaVest VestLeslie Elegant Textured Shawl Mohair & Crepe Cardigan	225 yds/ 100 gm skein	3 sts/in.	8 - 10
Mohair Loop Mohair loops spun into a fun to use yarn. Available in all Colorways	93% Mohair, 4% Wool and 3% Nylon	60 yds/ 4 oz. skein	2.5 - 3 sts/in.	9 -10
Monarch This wonderfully soft thick/thin yam is a worsted weight and gives a lovely handspun look to your project. Available in all Colorways	100% Merino Wool	Approx 100 gm skein / 200 yards per skein	4.5-5 sts/in.	7
Mountain Goat A smooth non-fluffy mohair/wool blend that is excellent for doing colorwork and stitch patterns. Available in all Colorways	55% Mohair, 45% Wool Links to Patterns: Fairisle Mittens Lace Vest Mountainside Vest Foothill Vest Wild Berry Jacket Mountain Goat Pullover Lost Trail Cabled Pullover Deer Creek Pullover Cape Cod Cardigan	230 yds/ 100 gm skein	5 sts/in.	6 - 8
River Twist Super soft for next to skin wear. View select colors	2-ply 100% merino wool	240 yds/skein Approx. 100 gm	4-5 sts/in	6-7
Silk n' Ewe Available in all Colorways	50 % Wool 50% Raw Silk Links to Patterns: Spring Cardigan Silk n' Ewe Scarf	250 yds/skein 75 gm	5 -6 sts/in	4-5
Targhee Top/ Bluefaced Leicester This is a VERY soft wool fiber for next-to-skin wear with a nice crimp and 3”+ Staple length. Available in: Alpine, Big Sky, Cedar, Chinook, Chocolate, Copper, Deep Grape, Firestorm, Gold Rush, Harmony Sweetgrass, Headwaters, Indian Corn, Lilac, Loganberry, Lupine, Northwind, Osprey, Peppergrass, Ruby River, Sandstone, Spring Eclipse, Summertime, Sun River, and Wilderness.	100% targhee wool top	Easy to spin.4 oz. skeins
Teton We have teamed up with the wonderful folks at Mountain Meadow Woolen Mill in Wyoming. They spin a soft, squishy merino, we dye it and then they ply it all together and we have an incredible bulky weight yarn. View select colors	100% Merino wool	100 yds/100 gm skein	2-2.5 sts/in	11
Twizzle A fun wool yarn plied with a strand of silk that creates a heathered effect. Not available in pastel Colorways.	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 Salmon Valley Cardigan Knit Night Socks Now and Then Cozy Vest	250 yds/ 100 gm skein	4 - 5 sts/in.	4 - 6
Weaver's Wool Soft and practical yarn spun for a wide variety of knitting and weaving projects. Sett = 8 - 10 e.p.i. NOT re-skeined. Available in all Colorways See our Weavers Kits	100% Wool Links to Patterns: Simply Seamless Vest Weaver's Wool Pullover Feathers and Fan Lace Shawl Hat Trio Many of our Sock Patterns	1450 yd/skein 16 oz hank.	20 sts - 3.5”	4 - 6
Weaver's Wool Quarters Same yarn as Weavers Wool, just broken down into a smaller skein. Available in all Colorways See our Weavers Kits	100% Wool Links to Patterns: Fishladder Socks Ripple Socks Lauren's Whimple	350 yds/ 100 gm skein	20 sts - 3.5”	4 - 6
Winter Lace Available in: Chinook, Crazy Woman, Deep Blue, Harmony Honey, Harmony Lake, Harmony Mallard, Harmony Moss,Harmony Rose, Harmony Starlight, Lilac, Marias Falls, Mountain Twilight, Red Tail Hawk, Red Willow, Ruby River, Sagebrush, Sierra, Sping Eclipse, and Wild Horse.	50% Wool, 50% Silk lace weight yarn	Regular Approx. 1200 yds Approx. 100 gm skein Winter Lace Jr. 600 yds 50 gm	7-8 st/sin	4-6
Wool Crepe Tiny, tight loops wonderful for weaving and fun used double for knitting. NOT re-skeined. Available in all Colorways	100% Merino Wool Links to Patterns: Mountain Moss Vest Mohair & Crepe Cardigan Brooke’s Lace Shawl	1250 yds/ 12 oz. sk.	Dbl. strand: 4 sts/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 sts/in.	8 - 9
Wooly Feathers Fantastic, fun, and feathery. This yarn will make a great accent yarn in your next project. Available in all Colorways	65% Kid Mohair, 15% Wool, 20% Nylon Links to Patterns: Ribbon and Feathers Cardigan Gypsy Scarf Elegant Textured Shawl Mixed Fiber Throw	85 yds/ 100 gm skein	3 1/2 sts/in	8 - 10