Cascade Yarns Blog

Sedona Designed by Cheri Christian - c2knits Knit in Sierra (80% Pima Cotton/20% Merino Wool - 191 yds/100 g) - 4-5 sks Available in sizes - 32-51" chest circumference Sedona is a simple anytime cardi with ribbing on the front band and collar.  Knit top-down, this comfortable, yet stylish cardigan will be sure to be a favorite.

Giddy Up Designed by Katie Boyette Published on Ravelry and Etsy Knit in Cascade 220 Size 3 mos These adorable boots would look fabulous on any young cowgirl or cowboy!  Knit in the round, they also involve intarsia and cabling.

Flying Designed by Talitha Kuomi Knit in Pima Silk (85% Pima Cotton/15% Silk - 109 yd/50 g) - 2 balls Finished measurements - 5" x 70" Designed for the Knit Circus Spring Retreat A bright lace scarf is the perfect spring project!  With only 8 rows of pattern per repeat, the choice of written instructions or chart, and size US 9 needles, Flying makes a great first lace project.

Squeaker Birds Designed by Julie Anderson Published in Patternfish Knit in Cascade 220 These adorable birds were designed with children in mind (including putting a little squeaker inside).  The pattern includes instructions for a penguin, robin, baby bird, and crow - but you can mix and match beaks, bodies, and feet to create your own special bird.  They are a fabulous stash-buster project since each bird only requires about 80 yds of yarn.

Dust Bunnies Designed by Anna Hrachovec - mochimochi land Knit in Cascade 220 - 100% Peruvian Highland Wool - 220 yds/100 g These adorable dust bunnies are the sort you don't mind having around, but they are much more likely to be on your bed than under them!

Giraffe Hat Designed by Audry Nicklin - Bear Ears Adult Hat - Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian Highland Wool -220 yds/100 g) - 1 sk each of 2415 and 5010 Baby Hat - Heritage (75% Superwash Merino Wool/25% Nylon - 437 yds/100 g) - 1 sk each of 5644 and 5643 These adorable hats have crocheted ears and horns and Fair Isle spots on the body of the hat.

Green Hills and Valleys Shawlette Designed by Amanda Lilley Published in Etsy and Ravelry Knit in Heritage Silk (85% Superwash Merino Wool/15% Mulberry Silk; 437 yds/100 g) - 1 skein Easy elegance in the form of a sophisticated shawlette defines Amanada's new design.  The merino/silk blend lends drape, warmth and a subtle shine.

Ruched Ruffled Scarf Designed by   Cheryl Beckerich Published in Patternfish Knit in Pure Alpaca (100% Baby Alpaca - 220 yds/100 g) - shown in #3033 (White) - 2 sks Knit a elegant scarf out of scrumptious worsted weight alpaca.  The pattern stitch is reversible and the ruffle utilizes short rows.  The scarf is ruched by picking up stitches further down on the scarf and knitting those stitches with the live ones on the needle.

The Northern Felted Log Cabin Blanket Designed by Elizabeth Carls Published in Patternfish Knit in Cascade 220 - 100% Peruvian Highland Wool - 220 yds/100 g This gorgeous felted wool blanket with provide both warmth and color!  Knit in garter stitch, each square is knit separately - the perfect take-along project for any level knitter.

Mie Pullover Designed by Sarah Fama Published in Knitscene Summer 2011 - Available on Newsstands April 19! Knit in Cotton Rich DK (64% Cotton/36% Nylon -135.6 yds/50 g) - shown in color #1457 (Cheddar) - 5-10 sks Available in sizes 30.5 - 50.5" The Mie Pullover is the perfect basic summer scoop-neck with some extra details - reverse stockinette stitch on the body and triangle side panels.  This wardrobe staple would work equally well with shorts, capris, jeans or a skirt.

Verdant Designed by Susan Newhall Published in knitty.com - Spring/Summer 2011  Knit in Alpaca Lace - 100% Baby Alpaca - 437 yds/50 g [MC] #1409 Caribbean Heather: 4 skeins [CC1] #1420 Highland Green: 1 skein [CC2] #1417 Indigo: 1 skein [CC3] #1419 Lake Chelan Heather: 1 skein [CC4] #1421 Spring Green: 1 skein Susan knit this lovely wrap out of our laceweight alpaca knit loosely with her new color-work technique - Blended Intarsia.  Light plays with the colors for an almost stained-glass effect.