Cascade 220 vs 220 Superwash ↗
Identical published package lengths do not mean identical gauge or washing instructions.
Cascade Yarns
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash yarn alternatives
The manufacturer lists 20–22 stitches, compared with 18–20 for standard Cascade 220. Matching the 220-yard package does not make the two fabrics interchangeable.
Specifications checked Sep 10, 2026 · Primary manufacturer source ↗
POSSIBLE SUBSTITUTES TO SWATCH
What yarns compare with Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash?
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 AlpacaCompare side by side ↗ | 20 sts | Shared: wool50% Super Fine Alpaca, 50% Peruvian Wool | 200 m |
| Berroco Ultra WoolCompare side by side ↗ | 18–20 sts | Shared: wool100% Superwash Wool | 200 m |
| Cascade Yarns Cascade 220Compare side by side ↗ | 18–20 sts | Shared: wool100% Peruvian Highland Wool | 200 m |
| Berroco VintageCompare side by side ↗ | 18–20 sts | Shared: wool52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon | 199 m |
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash specifications
- Fiber composition
- 100% Superwash WoolSource · checked Sep 10, 2026
- Construction
- Not verified / not published in captured source
- Published package
- 220 yds (200 m) Weight: 100 g (3.5 oz)Source · checked Sep 10, 2026
- Published knitting gauge
- 20 - 22 sts = 4" (10 cm)Source · checked Sep 10, 2026
- Published weight category
- DK to light worstedSource · checked Sep 10, 2026
- Care instructions
- Machine Wash Cool Tumble Dry LowSource · checked Sep 10, 2026
- Treatment / characteristics
- SuperwashSource · checked Sep 10, 2026
- Published needles
- US 6 - 7 (4.0 - 4.5 mm)Source · checked Sep 10, 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.