Cascade Yarns Blog

City Cables Designed by Chris Bylsma Available at Patternfish Knit in Venezia Worsted (70% Merino Wool/30% Mulberry Silk) - 6-8 sks Sizes - S - 2X (34-44") "This is a classic, close-fitting sweater," says Bylsma. "The cables and ribbing make it very flexible and adaptable so don’t overestimate your size. Use your under bust measurement and shoulder width for reference. All sizes have nine cables on the front and back and vary simply in the number and width of side ribs. Make the sweater longer and add a belt. Make it even longer to wear as a tunic or dress. Find your own style and enjoy!" Very elegant, very sinuous, very chic.

Sheep Hat (Pattern #2) Designed by Renee Lorion Published in 60 Quick Baby Knits - Blankets, Booties, Sweaters & More in 220 Superwash Knit in 220 Superwash - shown in 910A (Winter White), 906 (Chartreuse) & 862 (Walnut Heather) Size - 6-12 months This adorable sheep hat is a preview of one of the 60 projects from the new book that just arrived in our warehouse last week (we love it when something comes in before it is expected).  I wish this had larger sizing - since it would be adorable for preschoolers (probably about another 12 stitches cast on would do it).  Look for 60 Quick Baby Knits in your favorite LYS!

Stitches West 2011 Fashion Show - Part 1 I always enjoy going to Stitches - I have been at the Cascade Yarns booth for a few years now (Cascade has been a sponsor for years).  Stitches West is always crazy - but in a good way - lots of excited knitters and beautiful projects.   I was particularly excited about this Stitches West since both The Great North American Afghan and The Great American Kid's Afghan were being re-released after being reknit in our yarns.  Each new afghan offers color options for 3 different yarns.  To add to my excitement - both afghans concluded the fashion show. The new books premiered at Stitches West, but should be starting to arrive at your LYS.  The North American Afghan is shown in Cascade 220 and has additional colorways suggested for Lana d'Oro and Sierra.  The original colorway (from the first addition) was also listed in Cascade 220. It was fun talking to some of the XRX staff (including Rick and Karen...

Drape Neck Top Designed by Jacqueline van Dillen Published in Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 2011 Photo by Paul Amato Available on newsstands March 8! Knit in Sierra (80% Pima Cotton/20% Merino Wool - 191 yds/100 g) - shown in color #01 - 6-9 sks Sizes - Small - 2X  Jacqueline van Dillen's gorgeous sweater takes advantage of the versatility and stitch definition of Sierra.   This would be a wonderful sweater to wear much of the year - by itself in the warm months and as a layering piece when it is colder out.  Make it your own by choosing your favorite color from the more than 90 solids and quatros available.

The Cascade Sheep loved seeing Nathania Apple's sweater Chad (named after her favorite yarn rep :) ) knit in Greenland at Stitches West.

Renee Hyatt stopped to show the Cascade Sheep her Garter Yolk Cardigan knit out of Cascade 220.

Debbie Fring (Bellsisterding) and Susan Glenfield (Bellsisterdong) stopped to show the Cascade Sheep their fabulous hats that make wonderful chemo caps. Their patterns are for sale in their Ravelry shop - Bellsisters Design Shop: So Cloche, Bow Tie Cloche & Cloche Enough - all knit out of Ultra Pima & Fixation.

The Cascade Sheep wanted to snuggle up with the Great American Kid's Afghan in the XRX booth. Purlescence Yarns is selling the books and kits in their booth (740).

Kaye showed the Cascade Sheep her Perfect Sweater knit in Cascade 220. Nathania was showing off her newly finished February Lady Pullover knit in 220 Superwash Paints.

Ann McCauley stopped by to show the Cascade Sheep her Graphite Duo knit in Lana d'Oro from Knitters K100 issue. http://annmccauleyknits.com/

Kevin Schieberl (from Purlescence Yarns) stopped by to show the Cascade Sheep his new FO in 220 Superwash - Like Father Like Son by Lisa Ellis.

Julie Grantz stopped by the booth to show the Cascade Sheep her gorgeous dress knit out of Cloud 9. It is an original design.

The Cascade Sheep found Kaye in the Purlescence Yarns' booth (740) at Stitches West wearing her 220 cardigan - pattern from Stitch 'n Bitch Superstar.

Karen Wohlen stopped to show the Cascade Sheep her Bluebell Cardigan knit out of Venezia Worsted!

Denise Huebner stopped by again to show the Cascade Sheep her first FO - the Delores Park Cowl knit with 220 Paints.

Nathania Apple showed the Cascade Sheep her Colorblock Fair Isle Pullover (designed by Melissa Leapman) knit out of Cascade 220.

Candy Lucas, Denise Huebner, & Kelli King stopped by to meet the Cascade Sheep while at Stitches West!

Patty Nance stopped by to show the Cascade Sheep her original design knit out of Lana d'Oro Paints!

The Cascade Sheep found Deb wearing a February Lady sweater knit out of Lana Bambu' by the Pico Accuardi booth (#1144) at Stitches West.

The Cascade Sheep spotted Kate Fitzpatrick wearing a Magnum sweater knit by her mother Barbara.

The Cascade Sheep stopped by Purlescense Yarns' booth at Stitches West (booth 740) this morning to see Kaye's vest knit out of Cascade 220 (adapted from the Perfect Sweater).

Julie Juracich showed the Cascade Sheep her Clapotis knit in 220 Superwash Paints!

Yvonne Miller stopped by to meet the Cascade Sheep and show us her Top Down Cardigan knit out of Lana Bambu'!

Krys Biehn stopped by to show the Cascade Sheep her Guernsey Sweater (from New Classic Knits) knit out of Cascade 220!

The Cascade Sheep ran into Steven Be from Yarn Garage just before the fashion show at the Pittsburgh Knit & Crochet Festival.

Eco Cloud on the Needles I absolutely love playing with yarn and with stitch patterns.  Frankly, I don't get enough time to do this.  I've been on the road this week - which means I get time to knit. We have a new yarn that I got to swatch before we ordered it but have not have a chance to get back to since.   Eco Cloud - it is a heavenly blend of undyed merino wool and undyed baby alpaca with a crocheted tubular construction.  There is a great deal of spring to this yarn when you knit it and it has fabulous stitch definition.  Did I mention it is soft and squishy? There are 10 natural colors - I chose color 1810 because I love heathered greys. I decided it would be fun to create a cowl since it would feel wonderfully against my neck (and frankly everytime I know I am going to Pittsburgh in February I am inspired to make something that will keep me warm).  Since I wanted something that wouldn't take away from the airiness of the yarn and would...

The Cascade Sheep found a new friend wearing a Steelers sweater knit out of Cascade 220 and a February Lady also knit out Cascade 220 - 2721 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh, PA - www.knitone.biz

The Cascade Sheep found Lana Bambu and a gorgeous shawl (knit in Lana Bambu) at Black Locust Farm - 110 Bank St, Lodi, OH

The Cascade Sheep found a möbius knit out of Baby Alpaca Chunky Paints and a cluster stitch scarf knit out of Alpaca Lace at Knit Wit Knits - 645 E State St, Salem, OH - www.knitwitknits.tripod.com

The Cascade Sheep found a lovely wall of Cascade 220 (as well as a wide variety of other yarns) at My Sister's Yarn Shop - 3477 Massillon Rd, Uniontown, OH - MySistersYarnShop.com

Hexagon Petal Tee Designed by Maria Leigh Published in Interweave Knits - Spring 2011 Available on Newsstands - February 22, 2011 Knit in Ultra Pima (100% Pima Cotton - 220 yds/100 g) - shown in #3703 - 4-5 sks Sizes - 37.5 - 43.5" A series of hexagons is the basis for this lovely tee knit in a buttery soft cotton.

The Cascade Sheep found this adorable dress knit out of Ultra Pima - 119 E Liberty St, Wooster, OH - www.callalily.com

The Cascade Sheep found 2 Eco Duo hats and 2 cowls at Cornerstone Yarns - 4663 W Streetsboro Rd, Richfield, OH - www.cornerstoneyarns.com

The Cascade Sheep found a Lana Bambu cowl and scarf, a Superwash Paints wallaby sweater, and a 220 superwash hat at Smith's Home Furnishings, Flooring, Gifts, Knitting Supplies - 25 W College St, Oberlin, OH - www.smithknitshop.com

The Great American Kid's Afghan Published by XRX, Inc  (Knitter's Magazine) Premiering at Stitches West (Santa Clara Convention Center - February 17-20, 2011)  Available everywhere else - March 11, 2011 Shown in 220 Superwash (100% Superwash Wool -220 yds/100 g) - (#904 - Colonial Blue Heather - 3 sks, #877 - Golden - 2 sks, #1922 - Christmas Red Heather - 2 sks, #854 - Navy - 2 sks, #804 - Amethyst - 2 sks, #841 - Moss - 1 sk) There are alternate colorways for both Pacific (60% Acrylic/40% Merino Superwash Wool) and Sierra (80% Pima Cotton/20% Merino Wool). Stars & hearts, whirligigs, pockets, pinwheels, and more - all  in fun, bright colors!  The Great American Kid's Afghan book has been redone featuring 220 Superwash and offering alternative palettes in both Pacific and Sierra.  The twelve squares range from easy to intermediate levels of difficulty.  Squares shown at left knit in Pacific (#40 - Peacock, #22 - Marigold, #43 - Ruby, #...