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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,...

Premiere Designer Showcase: Brian Smith

  Brian Smith, a UK-based designer, started knitting at age 15. Welcome to the premiere edition of our Designer Showcase, a new series created to celebrate the incredible talent behind... Read more »

Eco Duo: Gradated, Self-Patterning Indulgence

Each hand-washable hank of Eco Duo offers approximately 197 yards of ultra-soft yarn. With unparalleled softness and fluid drape, Eco Duo is a dream for makers who love natural fibers... Read more »

Magnum: The Ultimate Ultra-Bulky Yarn for Cushy Creations

Enjoy approximately 123 yards of mega-bulky goodness with every hank of Magnum. Colder days call for cozy makes, and Magnum delivers with luxurious softness. Spun from 100% Peruvian Highland Wool,... Read more »