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New Yarn - Cassatt



Way back in June I attended a local yarn convention and fell head over heels in love with Cassatt. 

Spun in Italy, Cassatt is a light and lofty blend of baby alpaca, wool, nylon, and viscose. It is constructed with a hollow core and fine fibers blown through for an ethereal halo. The colors are inspired by impressionist paintings. Beautiful speckles and tweedy nubs make this yarn all the more magical. 




First, I knit up a little cowl to get a feel for the yarn. I found It's That Fast on Ravelry and knit a smaller version of her design. This yarn is so lofty and soft that I just knew I had to find a sweater pattern to use with this yarn!

So on my to-do list this winter is the Turtle Dove II


Not sure what color I'll use....all of them are speaking to me! :)

Here are all the details about the yarn....

Skein InformationYards 120.00
Grams 50.00
Yarn Composition 
Viscose 10%
Wool 35%
Baby Alpaca 35%
Nylon 20%

Yarn Weight Information Medium
Stitches Per InchSuggested Knit Gauge: 16-18 sts x 20-22 rows = 4” / US 8-10 (5-6mm)
Suggested Crochet Gauge: 12-14 sc x 14-16 rows = 4” / US I/9 - K/10.5 (5.5-6.5 mm)
Yarn Carehand wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, dry flat, do not iron, dryclean - any solvent except trichloroethylene

You can find this yarn in-store or online HERE

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