Cascade Fixation Yarn DK Yarn

🧶 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:

• Length: 32" (80 cm) minimum – this gives you enough cord to pull out loops on either side of your project

• 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

• 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:

• Weight: Light DK / Sport (with built-in stretch)

• Fiber: 98.3% Cotton, 1.7% Spandex

• Gauge: ~5–6 stitches per inch

• 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:

  • 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:

  • 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:

  • Wood or bamboo DPNs give more grip, helpful with Fixation’s springiness

  • Metal DPNs are slicker and faster, but your stitches might slide around more with this bouncy yarn

🧦 Quick Use Case Guide: