Cascade Yarns Blog

Dishcloth Dress Designed by Mary Lou Egan - M.L. Egan Designs Knit in Cottonrich DK - 64% Cotton/36% Nylon - 135.6 yds - 2-3 skeins color A and 4-5 skeins of color B - sizes 2-6 (S-M) "The drawstring at the underarm and the adjustable straps make the sizing on this very flexible," says Egan. "Skirt is knit in the round and bodice and straps are worked flat in garter stitch." This is a very fun piece to make, and gives you practice in lots of technique-- slip stitch patterning on the skirt, the eyelet drawstring round (and accompanying I-cord drawstring itself), and the relaxing garter front and back at the end. You'll find it goes surprisingly quickly because you're so engaged with it all."

Confused Moose from Knitting Mochimochi by Anna Hrachovec The little moose thinks he's a bird!  Hope he doesn't try to fly.  This is just one of the adorable little creations from Anna's new book, Knitting Mochimochi (pronounced Mo-chee). Knit in Cascade 220 - Moose - shown in 8686 (brown) and 8622 (camel) Birds - 9478 (cotton candy), 7827 (goldenrod), 8905 (Robin egg blue), 9542 (Blaze), and 8555 (black)

Eva Designed by:  Cheri Christian - C2Knits Knit in Kid Seta - 70% Kid Mohair/30% Silk - 230 yds/25 g - shown in color 414 Eva is a topdown, seamless, light-as-air sweater that looks as good with long sleeves as she does with none at all...the beaded edge is optional, it’s a great way to ‘dip your toe’ in the beading water! sizes: 32-35, 36-39, 40-43, 44-47

Picot Edge Shirt Designed by:  Amanda Lilley Knit in Ultra Pima (100% Pima Cotton - 220 yds/100 g - available in 53 colors) This adorable girls top is knit using Cascade ultra pima cotton. The shirt is knit in the round up to the underarm on a #6 needle. The bottom hem, armholes, and neckline have a decorative picot edge. Sizes 2 - 6

Aryn Tunic Cardigan Designed by: Melissa Wehrle Photographed by: Joe Coca Knit in  Pastaza (50% Llama/50% Wool - 132 yds/100 g) -  color #289 - 8-13 skeins Available in sizes:  28-52" bust   Xenocryst Hat Designed by: Linda Shelhamer Photographed by: Joe Coca  Knit in Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian Highland Wool - 220 yds/100 g) - color 7806 - 1 skein Size 18¾" head circumference, unstretched Hits Newsstands July 20!

Triple Triangle Cape Designed by Betty Balcomb Knit in Heritage Paints (75% Superwash Merino Wool/25% Nylon - Handpainted - 437 yds/100 g) - 2 skeins (shown in color 9882) According to Betty, "I love triangle shawls, the ones made with 2 triangles separated by a narrow center panel of a couple of stitches. I have made many of them through the years from very simple to quite complicated. But I sometimes find them a little awkward to wear. The answer is to add a third triangle. The extra triangle changes the garment from a shawl to a cape which fits great.  The middle triangle drapes across the back with a flat edge lying along the waist. The side triangles pull around to the front, meeting nicely in the middle where they can be joined with a shawl pin or brooch. If you are thinking that it means knitting 50% more fabric, it doesn’t. The shape allows for a much shorter piece. The amount of yarn used and number of stitches worked remains about the same. This cape employs the c...

Knit Simple - Fall 2010 Photo by David Lazarus Hits Newsstands July 13 6 Hats and Scarves Designed by:  Josh Bennett Knit in Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian Highland Wool - 220 yds/100 g) 1. Red Scarf and Hat - 1 hank each in #8400 dark gray, #7830 coral, #8401 light gray, #9493 light peach   2. Purple Scarf and Hat - 1 hank each in #2421 purple heather, #9324 gray heather, #2422 light purple heather, #2450 gray/purple heather 3. Berry Scarf and Hat - 1 hank each in #8834 rose, #9422 fuchsia, #4192 pale pink, #9497 brown   4. Gold Scarf and Hat - 1 hank each in #9476 yellow, #7825 orange, #8412 pale yellow, #2417 olive green 5. Teal Scarf and Hat - 1 hank each in #9491 dark gray heather, #2433 blue heather, #9452 light blue heather, #9561 aqua 6. Olive Scarf and Hat - 1 hank each in #9564 yellow green heather, #9559 gray heather, #2452 olive heather, #2429 green heather

At TNNA, we had 3 of the projects on display in our booth from Joelle Hoverson's newest book, "More Last Minute Knitted Gifts" that will be for sale later this year.  A favorite was Magnum Scarf, knit in Magnum (100% Peruvian Highland Wool - 123 yds/250 g) - shown in color 9452. A sequel to the the popular "Last Minute Knitted Gifts", this new book published by STC Craft is "an elegant collection of 30 projects organized according to the time it takes to complete them, from less than two hours to more than eight. Among the projects featured are sachets, bracelets, ornaments, mittens, gloves, hats, sweaters, baby blankets, and throws."

Felted Nesting Bowls (Crochet) Designed by:  Kim Miller Knit in Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian Highland Wool - 220 yds/100 g) - shown in 8910, 7803, 8891, 9444 These Felted Nesting Bowls are easy to make and work up super fast. They are a great way to use up scraps of wool, and make an excellent gift.  Just so you know kids love these bowls too! Any kids that get their hands on these want their very own set as they enjoy stacking and restacking them. "I used Cascade 100% wool to make these bowls because I couldn't resist the bright colours, but any 100% felting wool can be used. If you are mixing and matching keep in mind that different brands of wool may felt differently." Bowls measure approximately 15 1/2 cm (6") in circumference, 5 cm (2") deep for smallest bowl, and 25 1/2 cm (10") in circumference, 7cm (3") deep for largest bowl.

Pikkuveli Designed by:  Suvi Simola Knit in Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian Highland Wool - 220 yds/100 g) - MC - 8400 (Charcoal) -310 - 430) yds CC1 - 7822 (Vandkyke Brown) 170 - 235 yds CC2 - 7824 (Burnt Orange) - 90 - 125 yds This cute unisex cardigan is knit seamlessly from bottom up. Sleeves are knit in the round with some honeycomb pattern and colorwork. I-cord buttonband and turned hem & cuffs give the final touch. Using different color combinations, this cardi can have a whole different look.  Button bands have instructions for both girls and boys. Cardigan is designed to have about 3” / 7.5 cm of positive ease. Shown in size 4 yo.  Available in sizes:  21¾ - 30½" (12 mos - 8 yrs)

Cassidy Designed by:  Bonnie Marie Burns - Chic Knits Knit in Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian Highland Wool - 220 yds/100 g), but it would also be fabulous in Lana d'Oro (50% Alpaca/50% Wool) or Sierra (80% Pima Cotton/20% Wool). Cassidy is a modern take on a traditional sweater that features low-bulk easy cables, non-binding ribbing, flattering set-in sleeves and a patterned hood for casual elegance and charm. SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:  36 (38, 40, 42, 46, 50)" YARDAGE (Worsted Weight yarn) :  1285 (1400, 1520, 1640, 1780, 1920) yds GAUGE:  19sts / 24 rows over 4" St st using #7 / 4.5mm needles

      Inside Out Baby Blanket Designed by: Naomi Herzfeld This square blanket is knitted in the round from the center outward – “inside out” -- using four pairs of increases to make the four corners. Every other round is ALWAYS an increase round. You'll start on double-pointed needles, then move to larger circulars as it grows. The border is in garter stitch to prevent curling. Knit with  5 balls of Cascade 220 Superwash  (100% Superwash wool - 220 yds/100 g): o 2 balls of white (Color 871) o 1 ball each of green, yellow, & blue (Colors 851, 820 & 897)

Mossy Vine Cardigan Designed by Countrywool Knit it in either Cascade 220 or 220 Superwash. This top down cabled sweater is offered in 9 sizes from 6 months to 14 years.

Lasa Olann Cardigan Designed by Jenna Hurry Knit in Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian Highland Wool - 220 yds/100 g) A V-necked cardigan with practical stockinette upper and a bit of lace for interest below the empire waist. Side vents mean less decreasing in the lace pattern, and offer the chance to stick with one size if you normally go a size up for a larger hip measurement. The shoulders (and optional bust darts) are worked in short rows. The “Techniques” section of the pattern contains short instructions on wrap & turn, 3-needle bind-off, cable cast-on and one row buttonhole with web links for further information. Eight sizes are given in a double file (instructions written out twice, with 4 sizes each to ease confusion while knitting). Instructions for optional bust darts and lengthen and shorten instructions are included in the pattern for “petites” and for long-torso’d ladies.

Boy's Cash Vero Cardigan Vest Designed by Betty Balcomb Knit in Cash Vero - 55% Merino wool/33% Microfiber acrlyic/12% Cashmere - 98 yds/50 g Shown in color 010 - 5-7 balls Sizes:  6 - 12  - (29-35" chest measurement) This trim cardigan vest is a simple project with a beautiful result.  Soon the young men in your life will have all the “dress-up” clothes they need.

Lace Wings Fixation Socks Designed by:  Anna Belinda Free Pattern on Ravelry Knit in Fixation - 98.3% cotton/1.7% elastic - 100 yds/50 g - a little more than 1 ball will make a pair of short socks Adorable cotton socks for the summer!  The stretch in Fixation means that the socks will actually stay on your feet and hold their shape.

Zelda Designed by Joan McGowan-Michael - White Lies Designs Knit in Cottonrich DK - 64% Cotton/36% Nylon - 135.6 yds/50 g - 7-9 balls Available in 34-50" bust This adorable top is inspired by one of Joan's favorite fashion eras, the fabulous 1940's.  During WWII, the sweater girl was the woman of the day and on every soldier's mind as he spent lonely months away from home. A curvy gal like Zelda would surely remind him what he was fighting for. Zelda is knit circularly from the bottom up and is shaped with interior darts.

Lady Kina Designed by Muriel Agator Free Download on Ravelry Knit in Venezia Worsted - 70% Merino Wool/30% Mulberry Silk - 219 yds/100 g Available in US Sizes 4-14 (French sizes - 34-46) Versatile, top-down cardigan that is knit in one peice with gathered sleeves. 

A-Line Dress Designed by Ram Wools Knit in Ultra Pima - 100% Pima Cotton - 220 yds/100 g - Available in more than 50 colors - 5-6 sks Finished Measurements:  Width at underarm: 29 (33, 36) inches Length: 38 (39, 40) inches Make this flattering dress in your favorite color of Ultra Pima - Cascade's newest cotton.  The silky cotton has amazing drape and is buttery soft.

Feathers Designed by Chris de Longpré, Knitting At KNoon Designs "Four of nature’s most flamboyant feathered friends are whimsically interpreted here as small, tote-along, stuffed toys," says De Longpre. "A flamingo, a toucan, a peacock, and a blue-footed booby work up quickly in worsted weight yarns. Bodies measure (from tail to top of head) 5-1/2” to 7”." Tremendous, giddy fun. Fifth in a series of stuffed toy patterns from Chris de Longpre. Available for sale at your local yarn shop and Patternfish .

Pima Silk Spring Cardigan Designed by Wendy Bernard Knit in Pima Silk (85% Pima Cotton/15% Silk - 109 yds/50 g) - color 5225 - 8-14 skeins Available in sizes XS -3X (finished chest - 34-50.5") Flattering and stylish cardigan with elbow length sleeves; knit top-down, the raglan and front shaping are done simultaneously. 

Reversible Cuffs - Hats & Mittens from Power Cables: The Ultimate Guide to Knitting Inventive Cables by Lily Chin Knit in Indulgence - 70% Alpaca/30% Angora - 123 yd/50 g - color # 524 - 2 skeins for hat and 1 skein for mittens "These mittens and hat have reversible cuffs for warmth and variety:  one side has thicker rope cables and the other side features more delicate basketweave cables.  These reversible cables are working in the round, never turning the work." Finished measurements: Hat - 19" circumference and 10" from brim to crown Mittens - 5.5" cuff circumference and 7.75" palm circumference - length to fit. Gauge: Hat - 24 stitches and 32 rounds = 4" in stockinette on US 7 Mittens - 22 stitches and 29 rounds = 4" in stockinette on US 7 Available for sale at your local yarn store.