This stretchy yarn from Cascade Yarn is fun to knit and works wonderfully for stretchy garments where elasticity is required. This yarn is popular for knitting bathing suits. Fixation yarn is a light DK/sock weight made from cotton and spandex. These make it an excellent choice for folks who have allergies to wool or find it to be scratchy. Its stretch makes Fixation a favorite for socks, baby hats, chemo caps, bralettes, and stretchy summer knits. Make sure to maintain a normal and relaxed tension while working with Fixation. If the yarn is too tight, you will not have the correct elasticity in your finished project. Fixation is stretchy and elastic, so it grips the needles a little more than a smooth yarn. That built-in stretch also makes it easy to knit too loosely, so work a gauge swatch before you begin to keep your finished measurements on target. Yarn details: Fiber content: 98.3% Cotton and 1.7% Spandex Weight: Light DK / 3 Unit weight: 50 g / 1.75 oz Yardage: 100 yds / 91.4 m Knitting needle size: US 5 - 9 / 3.75 - 5.5 mm Knitting gauge: approximately 22 sts = 4" (10 cm) Crochet hook size: F - G (3.75 - 4.25 mm) Crochet gauge: approximately 20 - 23 scs = 4" (10 cm) Suggested care: Machine Wash Warm. Lay Flat to Dry. Country of origin: Brazil Needle recommendations: Fixation works well on both magic loop and double-pointed needles. Start around US 5 (3.75 mm). Go down to US 4 (3.5 mm) for a firmer, tighter fabric such as socks, or up to US 6 (4.0 mm) for looser, stretchier garments. Magic loop: Use a circular needle at least 32" (80 cm) long so you have enough cord to pull loops out on either side of your work. Sharp, slick metal tips such as ChiaoGoo Red Lace, HiyaHiya Sharp, or Addi Rockets handle the stretch cleanly. Double-pointed needles: A 6" to 8" length is ideal. Wood or bamboo DPNs give a bit more grip, which helps with the yarn's springiness, while metal DPNs are faster but let the bouncy stitches slide around more. Project guide: Project Type Suggested Needle Size Method Socks US 4 - 5 DPNs or magic loop Hats (baby or adult) US 5 - 6 Magic loop or DPNs Bralettes and tops US 5 - 6 Magic loop (circular) Swatches and toys US 4 - 5 Either About Cascade: Bob Dunbabin founded the Cascade Yarns in the late 1980's. From their humble Pioneer Square beginnings in Seattle, Washington, they have moved and expanded, but have never lost their commitment to affordable, high-quality yarns. In a time when most high-quality yarn was being crafted in Europe, Cascade instead looked to Peru. Cascade has always believed that so long as the materials and spinning equipment were high quality, and the workers well trained and happy, good yarn can come from anywhere. A family-owned business since the beginning, Cascade is now run by Bob Dunbabin's son Rob and daughter-in-law Shannon. They continue Cascade's mission to offer exceptional quality yarn for an exceptional price.
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