Neck Effects
Featuring the Cascade Yarns® Heritage family of yarns
Nurture your neck! Neck Effects offers knitters a creative collection of 30 fresh, fashion-forward neckwear designs. This book features Cascade Yarns®‘ Heritage line of luxurious, easy-care superwash merino blends.
In these pages you’ll find 30 unique, modern designs for scarves, cowls and shawls, all knit in Cascade Yarns®‘ Heritage line:
- Heritage
- Heritage Paints
- Heritage Silk
- Heritage Silk Paints
* Note: also available from the Heritage family of yarns by Cascade Yarns® are Heritage Wave and Heritage 6.
About Heritage Yarn
Heritage is a super-soft yet durable yarn that is machine washable and dryable because of its blend of superwash merino wool and nylon (75% Superwash Merino Wool / 25% Nylon).
Heritage has amazing stitch definition and is presented in a generous 437 yard twisted hank. Our Heritage family of yarns (Heritage, Heritage Prints and Heritage Wave) are available in a vast array of colors. This yarn is great for one skein projects, such as scarves, socks, mitts and other fun accessories.
About Heritage Silk Yarn
Heritage Silk is a super-soft yet durable yarn that is machine washable and dryable because of its blend of superwash merino wool and silk (85% Superwash Merino Wool / 15% Silk).
Heritage Silk has a lovely drape and subtle sheen throughout the yarn at 437 yards presented in a twisted hank. This silk-blend yarn great for lace shawls of all sizes. It’s also perfect for color work or a one skein project such as socks, mitts and other fun accessories.
Book Excerpt: Neck and Neck… and Neck
“If you’re a knitter, chances are you like to knit neckwear. Beginners start with a simple rectangular scarf or cowl, and as skills expand, large shawls and complex stitch patterns enter the picture. Neckwear often features simple construction and minimal shaping, making it the perfect canvas for a multitude of techniques — whether you’re learning something new or looking to enjoy your favorite style of knitting. And since fit isn’t an issue, neckwear is the quintessential knitted gift!
In these pages you’ll find 30 unique, modern designs for scarves, cowls and shawls, all knit in Cascade Yarns® Heritage [family of yarns]…”
These fingering-weight superwash Merino blends are soft and easy to care for, and come in a multitude of vibrant colorways. Heritage is perfect for everything from lace to cables to colorwork — and you’ll find beautiful samples of each, suited to every skill level.
Whether you’re a northerner who can’t have too many cozy winter accessories, or live in a warm climate and love lacy scarves and shawls, the designs in this book are an essential addition to your knitting library.”
It’s a Wrap
Knitters have a soft spot for neckwear, from that first simple scarf to the latest lacy wrap or colorwork cowl.
Neck Effects brings you 30 fresh, original neckwear designs, all in Cascade Yarns Heritage line of superwash Merino blends.
From cozy cables to delicate lace to stunning Fair Isle, you’ll find project for every skill level that will become modern classics in your wardrobe, and will make great gifts for anyone with a love of knit accessories and a sense of style.