Cascade Yarns Blog

Flower Hat and Vest Designed by Anna Sui Published in Vogue Early Fall 2011   Available on Newsstands June 7, 2011 Photo by Paul Amato Flower Hat: (One Size) Heritage (75% Superwash Merino Wool/25% Nylon; 437 yds/100 g) - shown in #5610 tan, #5623 navy, #5604 gray blue, #5611 cream, #5602 light blue, #5640 rust - 1 skein each New Kid Seta (61% Super Kid Mohair, 35% Silk, 4% Merino Wool - 300 yds/25 g) - shown in  #02 off white, #10 tan, #22 light blue, #27 green, #31 navy, #23 blue - 1 ball each A crocheted medallion joins the flowers at the top in this whimsical creation by Anna Sui. Vest:  Sizes: Small to XX Large Cascade Yarns Heritage shown in #5604 gray blue (2 skeins) and 1 skein each in #5610 tan, #5623 navy, #5611 cream, #5602 light blue, #5640 rust Cascade Yarns New Kid Seta 1 ball each in #02 off white, #10 tan, #22 light blue, #27 green, #31 navy, #23 blue Elegant chevron crochet meets textural flowers to create this unique vest....

Brownie Designed by Woolly Wormhead Published in Patternfish Knit in Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian Highland Wool - 220 yds/100 g) - 1 skein Sizes 17 - 21" circumference (Baby to Adult) This whimsical hat has all sort of interesting things going on - sideways cables, bias, a little bit of ear flap.

Dockside Cardigan Designed by Amy Miller Published in Interweave Knits - Summer 2011   Available on Newsstands May 17, 2011! Knit in Heritage (75% Superwash Merino Wool/25% Nylon - 437 yds/100 g) - shown in 5655 - 4-6 sks Sizes:  30-50" chest circumference Simple lines create a flattering fit for this versatile cardigan .

The Yokohama Mama Shawl to Crochet Designed by Doris Chan Published in Piecework May/June 2011 Crocheted in Venezia Worsted (70% Merino Wool/30% Silk - 218 yds/100 g) - 5 sks - shown in #150 - Blue Velvet This gorgeous crocheted shawl was inspired by a doily crocheted by Doris' mother before she was married that was saved from the attic (the only surviving piece from her trousseau ) .  Sixteen motifs are joined into an L-shape that wraps around the shoulders beautifully and make a wonderful tribute to her mother. Make sure to check out the back story to the shawl on Doris' blog  - it is really a lovely story for Mother's Day weekend!

Dungarknees Designed by Ella Austin Published in Knit Circus Summer 2011 Knit in Cotton Rich (64% Cotton/36% Nylon - 80 yds/50 g) - 5-7 sks Sizes:  6 mos - 24 mos These overalls are so cute as well as practical!  There is an opening for diaper changes and the buttons on the straps can be adjusted so they won't be outgrown so quickly.  They can easily be made for either boys or girls by changing the colors.

Little Sister Designed by Linda Permann Published in Petite Purls - Spring 2011 Crocheted in Ultra Pima - (100% Pima cotton - 220 yds/100 g) - 1 sk - shown in #3752 Sizes Baby (16") - Adult (22") The perfect hat to whip up for all of your sisters (biological and otherwise)!  This one skein hat is crocheted from the top down in a buttery soft pima cotton with a huge range of colors.