Official website screenshot image for "Cascade 220 Heathers" yarn
Introduction
So I’ve decided to start doing regular “yarn spotlight” blog posts! With each post I’ll be showcasing a different yarn that I’ve had the experience of using.
And seeing how I’ve been blogging a lot recently on my Vogue Knitting Stitch-a-Day 2011 Calendar quilt project, I’ve decided to devote my first yarn spotlight post on Cascade 220 Heathers yarn by Cascade Yarns.
Cascade’s “220 Heathers” Yarn Stats
Summary:
- Brand: Cascade
- Distributor: Cascade Yarns
- Made in: Peru
- Yarn length (per hank): 201m / 220yd
- Yarn weight (per hank): 100g
- Yarn fiber: 100% Peruvian highland wool
- Standard yarn weight classification: #4 Medium (Worsted)
- Gauge size: 18 stitches = 4″ (10cm)
- Needle size: US #7 (4.5mm)
- Laundry care:
- Hand wash in water not exceeding 86°F/30°C
- Dry flat
- Do not bleach
Made out of 100% Peruvian highland wool, this yarn is affordable (currently listed at $8 CAD/hank in my local Canadian yarn store, and marked at a retail price of $6.60 US/hank on Yarndex) and comes in a wide range of gorgeous colors.
Cascade 220 Heathers is essentially the same yarn as the regular Cascade 220… but instead of consisting of a solid color throughout, the Cascade 220 Heathers yarn is “heathery” with flecks of variable colors.
Cascade 220 Heathers Yarn Photographs
You’ll find below an illustrated guide to all available colors that both the regular Cascade 220 and Cascade 220 Heathers yarns come in…
All Cascade 220 and Cascade 220 Heathers yarn colors in numerical order (Part 1): #0980 to #7809
All Cascade 220 and Cascade 220 Heathers yarn colors in numerical order (Part 2): #7810 to #8914
All Cascade 220 and Cascade 220 Heathers yarn colors in numerical order (Part 3): #9076 to #9471
All Cascade 220 and Cascade 220 Heathers yarn colors in numerical order (Part 4): #9473 to #9579H
Knitting Projects Knitted With Cascade 220 Heathers Yarn
I’m currently using 2 shades of green (#9407 “Celery” & #2429 “Irelande”), 2 shades of blue (#9452 “Summer Sky Heather” & #2433 “Pacific), and 2 shades of purple (#2422 “Lavender” & #2420 “Grape Heather”) Cascade 220 Heathers yarn in the previously mentioned Vogue Knitting Calendar quilt project:
Bags of #9407 "Celery," #2429 "Irelande," #9452 "Summer Sky Heather," #2433 "Pacific," #2422 "Lavender" & #2420 "Grape Heather" Cascade 220 Heathers yarn hanks used in my Vogue Knitting Calendar quilt project
Close-up view of the six Cascade 220 Heathers yarn colors used in my Vogue Knitting Calendar quilt project
I’ve also used it before in my Antillean Cardigan Sweater knitting project by Louisa Harding, from her “Cardigans” book:
Antillean Cardigan Sweater knitting project by Louisa Harding (from her "Cardigans" book)
As you can see, I’ve repeatedly used Cascade 220 Heathers yarn in the past. And you know why? Because it’s a great 100% wool yarn that’s not only cheap, but it comes in more colors than you can count!
So yes, I definitely give it my stamp of approval. Once again, if you’re looking for an affordable, 100% wool yarn that comes in a wide range of colors… then Cascade 220 Heathers is your ideal choice.
