yarns > Cascade Yarns ® > 220 Superwash®

220 Superwash®

Registered trademark name is: 220 Superwash®
(does not have the word Cascade in RT name)
Please leave weight at worsted, although the yarn is a light worsted as per manufacturer.
220 Superwash® Yarn is a 100% Superwash Wool, 100g - 220yds per ball.
Gauge: 5.5 sts per inch on US#6 (4mm) or
5 sts per inch on US#7 (4.5mm).
Care: Machine wash warm, tumble dry.
Does not need to be wound off. Ready to knit from the outside of the ball!
Here are some helpful tips when washing 220 Superwash®:
Superwash wool is designed to be machine washable and dryable, making it great for easy care and, by that fact alone, it’s not the same as regular wool. Though it is “easy-care” there are still things that you need to be careful of and watch out for when washing it. Make sure you are following the washing instructions on the ball band for that yarn.
• Use ample water. Friction is the enemy of any natural fiber, especially merino. A lot of energy efficient washers use low levels of water. Large projects need ample water to allow the piece to swish and not rub up against itself repeatedly, causing undue friction. A mesh bag is also helpful in preventing friction.
• Use the right soap. Superwash yarn is safe for the washing machine, but not necessarily for all of the chemicals found in regular laundry detergent. Many laundry detergents contain enzymes to attack protein based stains. Wool is a protein based fiber, which means the enzymes in your detergent can harm the wool. Instead of a conventional detergent we recommend using a soap that is specifically designed for use on wool. Most local yarn shops carry some type of soap appropriate for use on wool.
• Use the dryer. Superwash yarn has been processed to remove the scales on the fibers. These naturally present scales are responsible for the adhering of the fibers during felting. Without the scales the fibers lose their gripping properties. When yarn is wet, it becomes heavy and in the case of Superwash wool it will stretch if given the opportunity. Superwash wool springs back into shape in the dryer. We strongly recommend that you tumble dry your projects to prevent overstretching.
139617 projects
stashed
75863 times
- Last updated: February 22, 2025 …
popular colorways

452 stashed
1326 projects

1066 stashed
1199 projects

1349 stashed
1575 projects
953 stashed
916 projects

2488 stashed
2892 projects

894 stashed
818 projects

2147 stashed
2709 projects

797 stashed
670 projects

755 stashed
733 projects

1029 stashed
996 projects

703 stashed
780 projects

930 stashed
1173 projects

627 stashed
614 projects

775 stashed
773 projects
724 stashed
656 projects

922 stashed
1011 projects

2139 stashed
2706 projects
789 stashed
822 projects

730 stashed
799 projects
1365 stashed
1597 projects

1896 stashed
2253 projects
548 stashed
748 projects

984 stashed
1049 projects

888 stashed
823 projects

758 stashed
778 projects

664 stashed
561 projects

625 stashed
668 projects

672 stashed
900 projects
1615 stashed
2421 projects

639 stashed
647 projects

575 stashed
1726 projects

278 stashed
1123 projects