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Rob and Shannon Dunbabin standing in outside at a mill in India.

Keeping Things Human: The Cascade Yarns Way

Founded in 1987 by Bob Dunbabin, Cascade Yarns has been a Dunbabin family business for nearly forty years. Since taking over the company in 2011, Bob’s son Rob and his daughter-in-law Shannon have continued the family’s commitment to providing fine yarns at affordable prices. With a small but mighty team of just 12 people, becoming a widely recognized yarn distributor has never been Rob and Shannon’s goal. Instead, building relationships has been the cornerstone of Cascade Yarns from the beginning. It is the personal touch that sets the company apart. Since day one, when someone calls, they speak to a real person—often even one of the owners themselves. “No hoops or hurdles. Keeping things human was important to my father, and it’s still how we do things today,” Rob Dunbabin shared. Together, Rob and Shannon oversee every aspect of the business, from visiting the mills that produce the yarn to personally connecting with the vendors who stock the brand and the customers who adore it. For the Dunbabins, building a brand that people trust and love has come from listening to customers, not chasing fads or trends. Cascade Yarns focuses on offering classic, timeless yarn lines. Every hank, ball,...

Cascade Yarns Celebrates Earth Day 2026

  From Fiber to Finished Yarn Partnering with eco-conscious mills is an essential component of the Cascade Yarns process. For Rob and Shannon Dunbabin, it is equally important to offer... Read more »

April Designer Showcase: Andi Javori

Andi Javori is the knit and crochet fashion designer behind Javori Designs. Welcome to the fourth edition of our Designer Showcase, a series dedicated to spotlighting the talent behind Cascade... Read more »

Anchor Bay: Craft Soft, Transitional Creations for the Entire Family

Spun from a versatile blend of Superwash Merino Wool and Cotton, the Anchor Bay family is a machine-washable and dryer-friendly available in a wide range of rich colors. This DK... Read more »