Need help finding our Yarn?

We sometimes have folks contact us who are having trouble locating our yarns in their area of the country.   Sometimes they don't have a local yarn store, sometimes their local shop doesn't stock our yarns, and sometimes their shop has some of our yarns but not in the colorway or yarn style desired.

If you fall into one of these categories please let us help you!!  Our Mountain Colors website  has a Yarn Stores page.  On that page we list stores by region of the country.  Many have their email and website information listed.  Also we have Special Orders shops and these stores would love to custom order any colorway, quantity, etc that you need.  These Special Orders shops are also listed on our website.  If for some reason you still can't locate exactly what you want feel free to contact us by email  infoATmountaincolorsDOTcom  (change the AT and the DOT to the usual email symbols) or by phone 406-961-1900. 

We are open weekdays from 9am-5pm Mountain time.  Call for assistance or come visit if you are in our area of western Montana.

Happy knitting!

Patterns now on Patternfish

Well somehow it is almost March.  Where did January and February go?  We had lots of snow, ice , cold temperatures....winter stuff.  And here in Montana we can not hope for Spring weather until April or sometimes May.  So it is time to start another knitting project, grab a cup of tea and make the best of perfect knitting weather!

Are you looking for a new knitting project too?  We have recently sent almost all of our designs to Patternfish.  They are in the process of uploading them to their website and  all will be available as PDF downloads.  We even included some discontinued designs from years ago!!  Check them out! It may take them awhile to upload well over 100 designs so be patient!

Stay warm!!  Diana and Leslie

Easy Moguls Scarf

This perfect last minute project makes a wonderful gift for yourself or a friend.  Our cheerful employee, Lynnet, is shown wearing our Easy Moguls Scarf in Indian Paintbrush.  It is made with 2 skeins of Mountain Colors Moguls and is knit in garter stitch.  It couldn't get any easier and with such great results. You are welcome to copy off the pattern and pass it along to friends.  Happy holidays to all from Mountain Colors!!

Mari's Star Hat

This lovely hat was knit and designed by Diana's niece Mari.  Everyone at Mountain Colors wants to knit one.  Mine would be in autumn colors, one of our dyers loves browns, another loves blues...hmm the possiblities are endless.  What color hat would you knit?  It uses one skein of Mountain Colors Weavers Wool Quarters and 2 accent colors.   Feel free to share it with friends.

The Mountain Loop--Free Pattern of the week

This lovely loop scarf uses 2 skeins of Mountain Colors 3-ply Wool.  It is knit on large needles and is very soft and warm.  After knitting the large loop, just give it a twist and put both loops over your head.

Wouldn't this make a great gift for someone on your holiday gift giving list??  Or perhaps YOU need to make one for yourself!!  The free pattern can be found below:

The Mountain Loop

By Diana McKay

Our coldest predicted winter in many years is now here.   I developed this scarf to keep the chill away.   It’s very quick to knit, cozily warm and is a great last minute Christmas gift to whip up.  Enjoy!

YARN:  2 skeins of Mountain Colors 3Ply Wool

NEEDLES:  #9 or #10 circular needles (24” seemed to work fine) or size you need for gauge

GAUGE:   3.5 – 3” stitches per inch

FINISHED SIZE:   8” x 58”
 

BROKEN RIB PATTERN STITCH:

Row 1:  K1, P1 around

Row 2: Knit around

CAST ON  200sts loosely.  Knit the first row and join into a circle without twisting the stitches.   Place a marker where you join.  Work the Pattern Stitch for 8”.  Bind off with a needle a couple sizes bigger than the size you are using to keep the bind off edge loose.  Weave in the ends and block lightly.  Wrap around your neck and keep it warm!

The link previously posted doesn't want to work.  If we get it repaired we will correct that problem!

Feel free to share this with friends.

Stay warm!

Free Pattern-- Arrowhead Lace Cowl

The Arrowhead Lace Cowl is a quick knit.  The lace pattern is VERY easy to learn and it takes only 1 skein of Mountain Colors River Twist yarn.  It is super soft, warm and makes an attractive accent to your winter coat.  Knit one up this weekend!!   Click on the name to get to the link to this free pattern.  Feel free to share it with friends.

Free Pattern of the Week- Sailor's Rib Fingerless Mittens

These VERY quick to knit fingerless mittens are made as shown with Mountain Colors Twizzle.  Our other worsted weight yarns would also work well....Mountain Goat, 4/8's Wool, River Twist or Alpaca Blend. Make yourself a pair and several for holiday gift giving.  There is still plenty of time!! To print out the pattern click the printer symbol at the bottom of the black box below!  Happy knitting.

Sailor's Rib Fingerless Mittens LINK