Montana Sweater Company

Bison Yarn has arrived

Posted on Thursday November 5, 2009 under Bison Blog Corral

Bison Ranch Blended Yarn If Montana Sweater knows one thing…it’s bison yarn.  In one way, it is the reason we exist.  Every winter, I relieve numerous bison hides of their fluffy down and fiber to be processed into yarn.  There is an entire story about how one day a bison hide landed in my garage, how ... [ Read Full Article ]

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ALPACA SOCKS!!!!

Posted on Friday October 30, 2009 under Bison Blog Corral

Alpaca Socks with Montana ranched alpaca This is one of the best finds we’ve come across here at Montana Sweater Co.  I wore these alpaca socks for three days, yes…even to bed.  As an avid fly fisher and guide I was amazed, first of all, at the softness and consistent warmth.  The other great discovery was  the... [ Read Full Article ]

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Cabled Scarves!

Posted on Monday October 19, 2009 under Bison Blog Corral

Bison Trails cabled scarf At last,  our hand knit scarves are ready to show off.  We have created our most luxurious cabled knit scarf of Montana ranched and raised bison/alpaca in a 50/50 blend.  This elegant classic piece took over 16 hours to finish.  Next we knitted a plant-dyed Montana ranched and milled wool ... [ Read Full Article ]

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FingerFree™ Mitts for the Outdoorsman

Posted on Thursday October 15, 2009 under Bison Blog Corral

What was once known as finger “less” mitts we renamed, FingerFree™…  to accentuate the positive aspects of this design.  The inspiration to free the fingers came from living an active outdoor life here in the Rockies.  In my case, it is fly fishing during chilly early spring and fall days.  T... [ Read Full Article ]

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The Sweater Dress

Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2009 under Bison Blog Corral

The Alpaca knit Sweater Dress is Like a Favorite Pair of Jeans If anyone outside of Montana has noticed…it has been extremely cold  for October.  I happened to be in Helena, Montana last weekend and experienced a record low of 15F.   Luckily, I was wearing the Montana Sweater Co. Sweater Dress. Knitted with ... [ Read Full Article ]

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Custom Sizing at Montana Sweater Co.

Posted on Monday October 12, 2009 under Bison Blog Corral

Bison Ranch Sweater Yes, you can have a Montana Sweater Co. Bison Ranch sweater knitted to fit you! As a small company we have the flexibilty to offer more personal customer contact, and in speaking with some  of our customers we heard they were concerned about sizing.  Additionally, after a winter’s worth... [ Read Full Article ]

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Montana Sweater Co.'s Beginnings

Posted on Friday October 9, 2009 under Bison Blog Corral

Jennifer Olsson Montana Sweater Co.  is a small company located in Bozeman, Montana.  The idea to produce warm wonderful knitted garments from locally ranched and milled fibers became a passion for the owner, Jennifer Olsson, after her Swedish Mother-in-law taught her to knit six years ago. Jennifer’s first atte... [ Read Full Article ]

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