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 2010

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 colors. View >>	100% Wool Links to Patterns: Broken Rib Stitch Mittens Cabin Cardigan Clog & Sandal Sock Diagonal Blocks Cardigan Pillbox Hat Rim Rock Socks Pinwheel Hat	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. Available in all Colorways colors. View >>	50% Superfine Alpaca, 50% Wool Links to Patterns: Alpaca Cable Vest Judy's Alpaca Jacket Alpaca Mobius Shawl Pompey’s Pillar Pullover Beaded Rib Scarf Any Pattern using 4/8's will work.	140 yds/ 75 gm. skein	4 - 5 st/in.	5 - 7
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 Fritzy's 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.	350 yds/ 100 gram skein	single strand: 5 - 6 st/in. double strand: 4 - 5 st/in.	3 - 4
Cashmere Incredible, super soft and luxurious. NOTE: We will dye this yarn in any of our colorways but these Special Orders must be in 8 skein increments. Available Colorways: Alpine, Copper Mountain, Firestorm, Harmony Lake, Harmony Moss, Ladyslipper, Marias Falls, Moose Creek, Mountain Twilight, Ruby River, Sagebrush, Sandstone, Spring Eclipse, Wild Raspberry Wilderness; Solid Colors: Cream and Denim.	100% Superfine Cashmere Links to Patterns: Cashmere Lace Scarf Cashmere Eyelet Scarf Caryll's Wimple Fingerless Gloves Montana Mobius	95 yds/ 1 oz. skein	4 - 5 st/in.	5 - 8
Crazyfoot Comes in all colorways.	90% Superwash Merino Wool, 10% Nylon	425 yds per 100 gm skein
Merino Ribbon Incredibly soft, yet light weight. Knit stitches are clear and distinct. Available in all Colorways colors. View >>	80% Superfine Merino Wool, 20% Nylon Links to Patterns: Ribbon and Feathers Cardigan Five Stitch Lace Vest Tasha's Hooded Scarf Ribbon Rib Scarf Ribbon T-Shirt My Tye Sweater Merino Ribbon Pullover	245 yds/ 4 0z. skein	4 st/in.	8 - 10
Moguls Lumpy, bumpy and a favorite for its texture and rich color. Available in all Colorways colors. View >>	96% Wool, 4% Nylon Links to Patterns: Portland Hat DianaVest VestLeslie Mountainside Vest Mixed Fiber Throw Rocky Mtn. Lap Blanket V-Neck Cardigan Sweater	65 yds/ 100 gm skein	2.5 st/in.	10 - 11
Mohair Soft and elegant with beautiful halo. Available in all Colorways colors. View >>	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 st/in.	8 - 10
Mohair Loop Mohair loops spun into a fun to use yarn. Available in all Colorways colors. View >>	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. Available in all Colorways colors. View >>	55% Mohair, 45% Wool Links to Patterns: Fairisle Mittens Lace Vest Mountainside Vest Foothill Vest Basket Weave Mesh Scarf Wild Berry Jacket Mountain Goat Pullover Now and Then Cardigan Lost Trail Cabled Pullover Deer Creek Pullover Cape Cod Cardigan Beartooth Sweater	230 yds/ 100 gm skein	5 st/in.	6 - 8
3-Ply Wool Soft as cotton, great for "next to your skin" wear. Available in all Colorways colors. View >>	100% Targhee Wool Links to Patterns: Kid's Cardigan Helmville Crocheted Beanie & Scarf 3-Ply Sweater Coat Block Party Hat and Scarf Christmas Stockings	145yds/ 100 gm skein	3 - 5 st/in.	8 - 10
River Twist Super soft for next to skin wear. Available in all River Twist colors. View >>	2-ply 100% merino wool	240 yd/skein Approx. 100 gm	4-5 st/in	6-7
Silk n' Ewe Available in all Colorways colors. View >>	50 % Wool 50% Raw Silk Links to Patterns: Spring Cardigan Silk n' Ewe Scarf Gansey Vest	250 yds/skein 75 gm	5 -6 sts/in	4-5
Targhee Top This is a VERY soft wool fiber for next-to-skin wear with a nice crimp and 3”+ Staple length. Easy to spin.4 oz. “skeins” of 100% targhee wool top. Available in: Cedar, Copper Mountain, Chinook, Crazy Woman, Gold Rush, Firestorm, Heather, Indian Corn, Lodgegrass, Lupine, Meadow, Moccasin Trail, Northern Lights, Peppergrass, Ruby River, Spring Eclipse, Sandstone, and Wilderness.	100% wool
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 Twizzle Cardigan 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 yd/ 100 gm skein	4 - 5 st/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 colors. View >>	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 st - 3.5”	4 - 6
Weaver's Wool Quarters Same yarn as Weavers Wool, just broken down into a smaller skein. Available in all Colorways colors. View >>	100% Wool Links to Patterns: Fishladder Socks Ripple Socks Lauren's Whimple	350 yds/ 100 gm skein	20 st - 3.5”	4 - 6
Winter Lace Available in: Chinook, Crazy Woman, Daybreak, Deep Blue, Harmony Lake, Harmony Rose, Marias Falls, Mountain Twilight, Red Tail Hawk, Red Willow, Ruby River, Sierra, 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/in	4-6
Wool Crepe Tiny, tight loops wonderful for weaving and fun used double for knitting. NOT re-skeined. Available in all Colorways colors. View >>	100% Merino Wool Links to Patterns: Mountain Moss Vest Dee's Crepe Cardigan Sweet Tee Mohair & Crepe Cardigan Lakeshore Vest Brooke’s Lace Shawl	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. Available in all Colorways colors. View >>	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 st/in	8 - 10