Cascade Yarns

Cascade Yarns was founded in Seattle in the late 1980s by Bob Dunbabin. It began in an empty storefront in Pioneer Square that served as both office and warehouse. In 2011, Bob's son Rob and daughter-in-law Shannon took over the business, and Cascade is still a family company based in Seattle.

Bob believed a great yarn comes from good materials, the right spinning equipment and a well-trained team. He worked with mill partners in South America to improve their equipment and methods, and that focus on quality still defines the brand.

Cascade 220 is the workhorse that made the name. It is 100% Peruvian Highland Wool, a cross of Corriedale and Merino, in a worsted weight with 220 yards per skein and more than 150 colors. At Icon you'll also find Heritage for socks, Ultra Pima cotton and Cherub for babies.