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PO Box 156
Corvallis, MT 59828
P. 406-961-1900
F. 406-961-1901
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Yarn Styles
star = 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 >>

Wool


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 >>

Alpaca


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.

Bearfoot

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.

Cashmere


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
Star
Comes in all colorways.

Crazyfoot Yarn


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 >>

Merino Ribbon

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 >>

Moguls

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 >>

Mohair

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 >>

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. Available in all Colorways colors. View >>

Mountain Goat

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 >>

3ply

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 >>

River Twist

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 >>

Silk n Ewe


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.

Targhee Top

100% wool
     

Twizzle
A fun wool yarn plied with a strand of silk that creates a heathered effect. Not available in pastel Colorways.

Twizzle

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 >>

Weavers Wool


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 >>

Waever's Wool

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 >>

Wool Crepe

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 >>

Feather

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

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