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.
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.
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 - 425 mm)
Crochet gauge: approximately 20 - 23 scs = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested care: Machine Wash Warm. Lay Flat to Dry.
Country of origin: Brazil
Yarn Quick Info: Cascade Fixation
Weight: DK / Sport-ish (technically stretchy due to 98.3% cotton, 1.7% spandex)
Gauge: About 5–6 stitches per inch on US 5–9 needles
Texture: Stretchy and elastic, so it grips your needles a bit more than smooth yarns
Magic Loop Needle Recommendations:
To work magic loop effectively, the circular needle should be:
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Length: 32" (80 cm) minimum – this gives you enough cord to pull out loops on either side of your project
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Needle size: Start with US 5 (3.75 mm) or US 6 (4.0 mm)
- Go down to US 4 if you want tighter stitches, or up to US 7 if you need more stretch
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Needle type: Choose pointy, slick metal tips (like ChiaoGoo Red Lace or Addi Turbo) to handle the stretch and elasticity of the yarn
Bonus Tip:
Because Cascade Fixation is super stretchy, it's better to knit a swatch first. This helps you avoid overestimating the final size—many people knit too loosely with this yarn due to its stretch.
Cascade Fixation Yarn Overview:
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Weight: Light DK / Sport (with built-in stretch)
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Fiber: 98.3% Cotton, 1.7% Spandex
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Gauge: ~5–6 stitches per inch
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Use Case: Great for socks, baby hats, chemo caps, bralettes, and stretchy summer knits
For Magic Loop (Circular Needles):
Length: 32" (80 cm) or longer
Size Range:
- Start with US 5 (3.75 mm)
- US 4 (3.5 mm) for a tighter gauge
- US 6 (4.0 mm) for a bit more stretch
Needle Tips: Use sharp, slick metal tips like:
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ChiaoGoo Red Lace (great cable flexibility)
- HiyaHiya Sharp
- Addi Rockets
For Double-Pointed Needles (DPNs):
Length: 6" to 8" is ideal
Size Range: Same as magic loop:
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US 5 (3.75 mm) is the standard starting point
- Go down to US 4 for firmer fabric (like socks)
- Go up to US 6 for looser or stretchier garments
Material Tips:
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Wood or bamboo DPNs give more grip, helpful with Fixation’s springiness
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Metal DPNs are slicker and faster, but your stitches might slide around more with this bouncy yarn
Quick Use Case Guide:
About Cascade:
Rob 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 Dunbadin's son Rob and daughter-in-law Shannon. They continue Cascade's mission to offer exceptional quality yarn for an exceptional price.
