Cascade Yarns Blog

Heritage Paints - our fingering weight merino superwash/nylon blend has a big sister! Heritage 150 Paints come in a 150 g hanks with a very generous 492 yds. Yes, this yarn is machine-washable and -dryable and is great for kids, babies, lace, and of course socks.

Heritage Paints - our fingering weight merino superwash/nylon blend has a bug sister! Heritage 150 Paints come in a 150 g hanks with a very generous 492 yds. Yes, this yarn is machine-washable and -dryable and is great for kids, babies, lace, and of course socks.

Fair Isle Tunic Designer: Yoko Hatta Vogue Knitting Fall 2010 Photo by Rose Callahan Knit in Heritage - 75% Merino Superwash Wool/25% Nylon -437 yds/100 g - 2 - 3 sks  #5635 soft green, 1 - 2 skeins in #5637 teal blue, 1 skein each in #5623 navy, #5633 purple, #5632 plum, #5617 fuchsia, #5608 forest green, #5602 baby blue, #5611 pale yellow, #5640 light orange, #5642 dark orange, #5604 medium blue, #5603 dark blue, #5612 medium green Twisted Fair Isle motifs and a twisted rib trim are used on this lovely A-line tunic that would make a fabulous layer for fall. Banded Turtleneck Designer: Kathy Merrick Vogue Knitting Fall 2010 Photo by Rose Callahan Knit in Pastaza - 50% Llama/50% Wool -132 yds/100 g -  4- 6 skeins in #026 oatmeal, 3 - 4 skeins in #6003 red, 2 - 3 skeins in #84 turquoise Knit this cozy turtleneck from the bottom up that was based off a classic ski sweater.

Wrapped in Alpaca Cardigan Designed by Fontelle Jones - Great Yarns Knit in Pure Alpaca - 100% Baby Alpaca Celebration Tunic Designed by Angela Juergens Published by Knitters Magazine - Fall 2010 - K100 Knit in 220 Superwash - 100% Superwash Wool 128 Cable Vest Designed by Great Yarns Knit in 128 Superwash Alpaca Angles Designed by Great Yarns Knit in Pure Alpaca - 100% Baby Alpaca Julianne Suit Designed by Joan McGowan-Michael - White Lies Designs Knit in Sierra Charcoal Cabled Suit Published in Knitters Magazine - Fall 2010 - K100 Designed by Ann McCauley Knit in Lana d'Oro Big Button Shawl #1 Designed by Leslie Adrian - Crazy Girls Yarn Shop Knit in Sierra - 80% Pima Cotton/20% Wool Big Button Shawl #2 Designed by Leslie Adrian - Crazy Girls Yarns Shop Knit in Cotton Rich DK Carmella Designed by Joan McGowan-Michael - White Lies Design Knit in Ultra Pima - 100% Pima Cotton

Couldn't resist starting another small project in Eco Duo. The undyed baby alpaca/merino blend is soft, squishy, warm, and fuzzy.

Denise Millsaps (she was wearing a cabled Melissa Leapman design in Cascade 220 last night) stopped by the booth and showed us her lovely green cardigan knit in Cotton Rich. The pattern was from Creative Knitting.

Saw 2 beautiful sweaters from Melissa Leapman's Continuous Cables - knit in Cascade 220. Knit by Dawn Williams and Denise Millsaps.

Mary Vaughan from the Village Yarn Shop in Zionsville, IN - stopped by to show us her ChicKnits sweater - Cece knit in Sierra.

Just received a copy of the September Creative Knitting and saw the Stone-Cut Hoodie knit in Luna . Lorna Miser designed this casual hoodie that has great style. Shown in color 703.

Marjon Schaefer knit this jacket from the Cheryl Oberle Jackets book and the Lucy bag in Cascade 220. She stopped by to show us at our booth at Stitches Midwest.

Gretl Kramer stopped by to show off her beautiful vest knit out of Eco+ from the Knitting Green booth.

At the Ravelry pajama party and loved Franklin's pajamas - including his hand knit nightcap - one of his knitty.com patterns....

Jan brought by this lovely alpaca lace scarf knit - Lily of the Valley scarf by Nancy Bush.

We enjoyed getting to meet Franklin Habit today at the Cascade booth at Stitches Midwest. The Cascade Sheep was bummed that Delores wasn't with him.

Alexis Kovak knit this beautiful bag out of Cascade 220. She got the patterns out of Interweave Knits.

David couldn't resist trying on the Frog Sweater and Crown at the Cascade Yarns booth at Stitches Midwest.

The Essex Tote Designed by Carol Bristol Knit and felted in Cascade 220 At Stitches Midwest in booth 625 www.homesteadheirlooms.com

Tonight was the preview for Stitches Midwest. Tomorrow the show opens at 10 am and the Fashion Show is tomorrow night. After the Fashion Show there will be a Ravelry pajama party in the lobby. We have donated prizes for both the fashion show and the pajama party.

220 Superwash Sport 100% Merino Superwash Wool 136 yds/50 g We received a big container with several of our new yarns this week including the 220 Superwash Sport.  There are 49 glorious colors to choose from to make hats, kid's sweaters, baby blankets, or anything else that would be suitable to create out of a buttery-soft, washable merino wool.

Cascade 220 Sport 100% Peruvian Highland Wool 164 yds/50 g The 220 Sport arrived in the warehouse this week and it is the  same wool that you have become accustomed to in Cascade 220.  There are 59 fabulous shades to choose from for you next project.   It works up beautifully in color-work as well as lace (or any other smaller gauge project).

Magnum Jacket Designed by Maureen Basher Published in Interweave Crochet - Fall 2010 Yarn:  Cascade Magnum (100% Peruvian highland wool; 123 yd [112 m]/8¾ oz [250 g]): #8400 (charcoal), 4 skeins (A); #7822 (vandyke brown), 1 skein (B). Chunky yarn and a large hook makes quick work of this adorable jacket. Finished Size:   34 (36, 38, 40, 42)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 34", modeled with 0" ease. Hook:  Size Q (16 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Bad Boy Socks Designed by Nicky Epstein Published in Knitting a Kiss in Every Stitch Knit in Heritage - 75% Superwash Merino Wool/25% Nylon - 437 yds/100 g Knit a fun pair of top-down socks for the Bad Boy in your life.  This is one of the more than 30 projects to make for friends and family.

Tesni Shawl Designed by Kristi Schueler Published in Fiber Fool Knit in Venezia Worsted - 70% Merino Wool/30% Silk - 219 yds/100 g - 3-5 sks A worsted weight yarn with great sheen and drape paired with a loose gauge forms a wonderfully versatile fashion accessory for your wardrobe. This shawl is shaped to sit comfortably on your shoulders with no need for pinning (unless you want to). The size is perfect for wearing as a shawl, or also as a scarf. It can even be tied around the waist to dress up leggings or a skirt.

Magic Rib Sweater Designed by Susie Bonell Today is Susie's birthday - she is a local designer that has worked with Cascade Yarns for a number of years. The Magic Rib Sweater is simple yet flattering.  The natural shadowing of Eco Duo creates stripes and the ribbing adds easy shaping. Knit in Eco Duo - 70% Undyed Baby Alpaca/30% Merino Wool - 197 yds/100 g - shown in 1701 - 6-7 skeins

Emily's Hope Designed by Jennifer Benson Published in Elizabeth Nicole Designs Crocheted in Ultra Pima - 100% Pima Cotton - 220 yds/100 g - Currently available in 53 shades Emily’s Hope is worked from the center out. The stitch pattern consists of alternating and staggered motifs: three pineapples and two diamonds. It’s the perfect summer accessory; wear it over a sleeveless dress to the office, or as a pretty   cover-up on the beach.

The Big Easy Blanket Designed by Jennifer Hagan Published in Figheadh Yarnworks Knit in Greenland - 100% Merino Superwash Wool - 137 yds/100 g - shown in color 3539 - 10-14 skeins Dimensions: Lap Blanket - 36" x 55.5" Throw - 46" x 60" Knit either an heirloom lap blanket or a throw that is machine washable and dry-able.   Greenland is perfect for blankets - soft, squishy, warm, and durable.  The textured stitch patterns and details are complimented by the yarn's springy twist.  

Lewiston Striped Vest Designed by Melissa LaBarre Published in New England Knits:  Timeless Knitwear with a Modern Twist Knit in Cascade 220 - 100% Peruvian Highland Wool - 220 yds/100 g MC - 9489 (Red Wine Heather)- 2-3 sks CC - 9452 (Summer Sky Heather)- 1-2 sks The bold, high-contrast stripes lend a modern look to the classic striped vest.  This versatile piece can be made to wear alone or as a layer. The button details at the waist and shoulder lend a nautical air.

Textured Socks Designed by Lisa Ellis Knit in Heritage - 75% Merino Superwash Wool/25% Nylon - 437 yds/100 g "A woven stitch pattern combined with a giant oversized cable makes this sock visually appealing and rich in texture," says Ellis. We are agog at the dynamic range on view here. There's the enormous cable of course-- we don't recall seeing a bigger one on any socks anywhere-- offset by the little discreet zigzag woven stitch all around the rest of the leg and the instep. It's a terrifically modern design, witty and fun and cushy and sensual (the stitch patterns add a surprising 3D tactile effect).

Bolla Bag Designed by Daniella Cortez - DaniDo Crafty Published in Knitcircus Fall 2010 Knit in Cascade 220 - 100% Peruvian Highland Wool - 220 yds/100 g The answer to an 'evening purse' - not too small, not too gaudy - it's just right.  The Bolla Bag is elegant enough for a night out, but simple enough for casual excursions.  It's easy to embellish with a unique brooch, pretty shawl pin, or funky button.