Cascade Yarns
Workhorse wools in hundreds of colours
Cascade Yarns is a family-owned Seattle yarn company that has built its name on good fibre at fair prices, sold through local yarn shops. It works with South American mills and offers over 90 yarns, from everyday superwash wools and cottons to luxury blends. Its Cascade 220 is one of the most widely used worsted wools in hand knitting.
- Founded1987
- FromSeattle, Washington, USA
- On our shelves8 lines listed below
- Maker's sitecascadeyarns.com
Cascade Yarns
Yarns
Cascade 220
A classic 100% Peruvian Highland wool worsted with good loft and crisp stitch definition. A dependable, budget-friendly choice for heirloom-style garments and felting.
- Put-up
- 220 yds (200 m) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 7-8 (4.5-5.0 mm)
- Gauge
- 18-20 sts = 4 in
- Colours
- 150+
- Care
- Hand wash cold; lay flat to dry
- Best for
- Sweaters and garments, cables, lace, colourwork, accessories, felted projects
220 Superwash
The machine-washable sibling of 220, spun in a slightly lighter DK to light-worsted weight, in a very large range of solids and heathers.
- Put-up
- 220 yds (200 m) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 6-7 (4.0-4.5 mm)
- Gauge
- 20-22 sts = 4 in
- Care
- Machine wash cool; tumble dry low
- Best for
- Everyday wearables, home decor, accessories
220 Superwash Merino
Same gauge and yardage as 220 Superwash but in superwash merino for a softer, more luxurious hand.
- Put-up
- 220 yds (200 m) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 6-7 (4.0-4.5 mm)
- Gauge
- 20-22 sts = 4 in
- Care
- Machine wash cool; tumble dry low
- Best for
- Soft wearables with good stitch definition
Heritage
A hard-wearing nylon-reinforced merino fingering yarn with generous yardage per skein. Works well for shawls, light garments and socks.
- Put-up
- 437 yds (400 m) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 1-3 (2.25-3.25 mm)
- Gauge
- 28-32 sts = 4 in
- Care
- Machine wash cold; tumble dry cool
- Best for
- Lightweight multi-season wearables, socks
Ultra Pima
A soft mercerized Pima cotton DK in a wide, vibrant palette that is easy to launder. A go-to cotton for baby and warm-weather projects.
- Put-up
- 220 yds (200 m) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 5-6 (3.75-4.0 mm)
- Gauge
- 22-24 sts = 4 in
- Colours
- 125+
- Care
- Machine wash cold; tumble dry low
- Best for
- Wearables for all ages, accessories, amigurumi; Knitted Knockers approved
Pacific
An affordable easy-care merino/acrylic blend with a subtle sheen, dependable for items that will be washed often.
- Put-up
- 213 yds (195 m) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 7-8 (4.5-5.0 mm)
- Gauge
- 18-20 sts = 4 in
- Colours
- 80+
- Care
- Machine wash warm; tumble dry low
- Best for
- Charity projects, wearables for all ages, home decor, accessories
Eco+
A natural-toned Peruvian wool in big 250 g skeins, aran to chunky weight. Blocks beautifully and gives great value per skein.
- Put-up
- 478 yds (437 m) per 250 g
- Needles
- US 9-10 (5.5-6.0 mm)
- Gauge
- 14-16 sts = 4 in
- Colours
- 40+
- Care
- Hand wash cold; lay flat to dry
- Best for
- Heirloom garments, outerwear, accessories, felted projects
Magnum
A thick, plush super bulky wool for fast, chunky makes such as throws and cushions.
- Put-up
- 123 yds (112.5 m) per 250 g
- Needles
- US 15-17 (10-12 mm)
- Gauge
- 6-8 sts = 4 in
- Colours
- 40+
- Care
- Hand wash cold; lay flat to dry
- Best for
- Quick-knit blankets, cozy garments, accessories
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Product photos and specifications on this page are provided by Cascade Yarns unless they show our own shelves. Shop stock varies.