About Cascade Yarns®
Cascade Yarns® is a yarn distribution company that sells over 90 different types of yarns.
Our Mission
Our mission is to support local yarn stores and the fiber arts community by continually providing the highest quality yarns at affordable prices.
Our History
Founded in 1987, Cascade Yarns® was started by Bob Dunbabin in a modest storefront in Seattle’s Pioneer Square. The original office and warehouse, tucked between a homeless mission and the main north-south rail line, offered an affordable and practical location.
Bob believed makers cared more about the quality of their yarn than the prestige of a corporate address. By minimizing overhead costs, he could focus on providing top-quality yarn at accessible prices. At that time, most premium yarns were sourced from England or Italy, but Bob sought to set Cascade Yarns® apart by exploring other regions for high-quality fibers.
His search led him to South America, where he partnered with mills to upgrade their equipment and improve production processes. For Bob, the quality of materials, machinery capabilities, and the welfare of the workers were far more important than the country of origin of the product. Cascade Yarns® continues to work closely with its partners to maintain the highest standards.
Although Cascade Yarns® has moved to different locations within Seattle, it remains a family-owned business. In 2011, Bob’s son Rob and his daughter-in-law Shannon took over the company. Together, they are committed to continuing Bob’s mission of offering exceptional yarns that are unmatched in both price and quality.
For nearly 40 years, Cascade Yarns® has dedicated itself to supporting local yarn stores and the fiber arts community, guided by the belief that building relationships is just as important as providing high-quality products.
Our Yarn
We searched the globe to bring you the finest yarns. The Cascade Yarns® collection features over 90 types of yarn, including both natural and synthetic materials. Our diverse lines offer fibers and blends with characteristics such as durability, stretch, softness, luster, and matte finishes. Our yarn ranges from lace/super fine gauge to super bulky. Our affordable, high-quality yarns include machine-washable fibers and luxury materials, such as:
Natural Fibers: Alpaca, Baby Alpaca, Cashmere, Cotton, Linen, Mohair, and Wool
Synthetic Fibers: Nylon, Polyester, Spandex, Viscose
In addition to our extensive yarn selection, Cascade Yarns® offers a range of crafting tools, including knitting needles, crochet hooks, sets, and accessories by PONY. Our collection features interchangeable tools made from maple and anodized materials, available in sets and individual accessories.
Supporting the Cascade Yarns® Creative Community
From handmade preemie hats to blankets and breast prosthetics, communities of makers across the country unite to donate their crafts to hospitals, organizations, and even international efforts. We are grateful to those who choose our high-quality, affordable, and durable yarns for their charity fiber art projects.
Cascade Yarns® is an approved yarn for Knitted Knockers, handmade breast prosthetics for women.
The following Cascade Yarns® are approved by Knitted Knockers: