Cascade 220 Sport vs 220 Superwash Sport ↗
The same published stitch-gauge range, with different wool specifications, washing instructions and length per 50 g.
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Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 Sport yarn alternatives
A smaller 50 g hank and a tighter published gauge distinguish this line from standard Cascade 220. Compare total length, rather than matching the number of hanks.
Specifications checked Oct 19, 2026 · Primary manufacturer source ↗
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What yarns compare with Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 Sport?
These US-listed candidates share fiber families and either overlap in published stitch gauge or, where this yarn’s gauge is missing, have similar length per 100 g. The order is not a compatibility verdict.
| Yarn to compare | Published gauge | Fiber context | Calculated length / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berroco Ultra Wool DKCompare side by side ↗ | 23 sts | Shared: wool100% Superwash Wool | 267 m |
| Berroco Ultra Alpaca LightCompare side by side ↗ | 23 sts | Shared: wool50% Super Fine Alpaca, 50% Peruvian Wool | 266 m |
| Berroco Vintage DKCompare side by side ↗ | 22 sts | Shared: wool52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon | 265 m |
| Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash SportCompare side by side ↗ | 22–24 sts | Shared: wool100% Superwash Merino Wool | 250 m |
Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 Sport specifications
- Fiber composition
- 100% Peruvian Highland WoolSource · checked Oct 19, 2026
- Construction
- Not verified / not published in captured source
- Published package
- 164 yds (150 m) Weight: 50 g (1.75 oz)Source · checked Oct 19, 2026
- Published knitting gauge
- 22 -24 sts = 4" (10 cm)Source · checked Oct 19, 2026
- Published weight category
- Sport to DKSource · checked Oct 19, 2026
- Care instructions
- Hand Wash Cold Lay Flat to DrySource · checked Oct 19, 2026
- Treatment / characteristics
- Not verified / not published in captured source
- Published needles
- US 5 - 6 (3.75 - 4.0 mm)Source · checked Oct 19, 2026
We retain source units. Published pairings of 4 inches and 10 cm are approximate. “Not verified” means no supported value is recorded here; it does not mean the yarn lacks that property.
A CLOSER LOOK
Comparison notes
No physical testing is claimed. Swatch in your pattern’s stitch and strand combination, wash and dry it, then check gauge and fabric. Browse the US yarn alternatives guide · Send a correction.