Cascade Yarns
Ecological Wool
The unusually large 250 g hank needs care when comparing prices or quantities. Its 14–16-stitch gauge is a better starting point than package size.
Specifications checked Sep 10, 2026 · Primary manufacturer source ↗
- Fiber composition
- 100% Peruvian Highland WoolSource · checked Sep 10, 2026
- Construction
- Not verified / not published in captured source
- Published package
- 478 yds (437 m) Weight: 250 g (8.82 oz)Source · checked Sep 10, 2026
- Published knitting gauge
- 14 - 16 sts = 4" (10 cm)Source · checked Sep 10, 2026
- Published weight category
- Not verified / not published in captured source
- Care instructions
- Hand Wash Cold Lay Flat to DrySource · checked Sep 10, 2026
- Treatment / characteristics
- Not verified / not published in captured source
- Published needles
- US 9 - 10 (5.5 - 6.0 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 starting point for a swatch
These records have overlapping published stitch gauges and a checked US retailer listing. They are unranked candidates, not confirmed substitutes; fiber and construction still need checking.
- Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Aran — compare ↗100% Superwash Merino Wool
- Berroco Vintage Chunky — compare ↗52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon
No physical testing is claimed. Swatch in your pattern’s stitch and strand combination, wash and dry it, then check gauge and fabric. Send a correction.