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Cascade Yarns Pastaza
Cascade Pastaza is a wonderful llama/wool blend. The llama adds softness and warmth while the wool lightens the weight. It is available in many beautiful colors, including several gorgeous heathers. Made in Peru.
Check out Brooklyn Tweed's Girasole blanket for a great pattern using 14 hanks of Pastaza. You can purchase and download it now in the Ravelry pattern store.
- Content:
- 50% Llama/50%Peruvian Wool
- Care:
- Hand Wash
- Weight/Yardage:
- 100g/132yds
- Gauge:
- 4 sts = 1" on US 9
- Knitting Weight:
- Worsted
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsCascade YarnsPastaza
(based on 10 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Knits quickly (4)
- Nice texture (3)
- Soft (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
THIS!!! THIS YARN!
This yarn is the most beautifully dyed and spun fiber I've ever seen. It has a weight slightly lighter than medium worsted and it is 3 shades softer than acrylic yarn. The color and ...Read complete review
This yarn is the most beautifully dyed and spun fiber I've ever seen. It has a weight slightly lighter than medium worsted and it is 3 shades softer than acrylic yarn. The color and feel is superb; it just sheds blue fuzzies a bit. I'm going to make a crochet baby hoodie with it.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Super itchy
While the llama adds a bit of sheen to the yarn (and that looks nice when knitted up), the feel of the knitted garment is so rough and itchy that it's almost unwearable. ...Read complete review
While the llama adds a bit of sheen to the yarn (and that looks nice when knitted up), the feel of the knitted garment is so rough and itchy that it's almost unwearable. I would not use this yarn again for anything other than bags or coasters.
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Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Hides Mistakes
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Sheds
Best Uses
- Baby Clothes
- Sweaters
Comments about Cascade Yarns Pastaza:
This yarn is the most beautifully dyed and spun fiber I've ever seen. It has a weight slightly lighter than medium worsted and it is 3 shades softer than acrylic yarn. The color and feel is superb; it just sheds blue fuzzies a bit. I'm going to make a crochet baby hoodie with it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Lovely blue color... oh and the cat likes it, too.
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Pros
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Cascade Yarns Pastaza:
Started my Christmas knitting. This yarn is going to make finishing several lap blankets so much easier.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Knits Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Felting
Comments about Cascade Yarns Pastaza:
I have used it several times in felting projects and it is my favorite yarn for that use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to splice
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
- Very Warm
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Cascade Yarns Pastaza:
I knit sweaters for my father from this yarn which he calls "big guns"...cold weather sweaters. Once Pastaza is knit up (I use size 5 needles), it does not shed or pill which is good news since it is a single ply yarn. It is a balanced spin and shows off knit/purl patterns surprisingly well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Cascade Yarns Pastaza:
While the llama adds a bit of sheen to the yarn (and that looks nice when knitted up), the feel of the knitted garment is so rough and itchy that it's almost unwearable. I would not use this yarn again for anything other than bags or coasters.
Comments about Cascade Yarns Pastaza:
I love this yarn for the al dente texture of the fabric it makes. I'm making a sweater for my dbf and it has great lap feel. Our cat approves of the texture, and she has the most refined taste. After this I'm casting on Stefanie Japel's cozy vee neck from Fitted Knits, and then maybe a cat mat, so the whole family will be pampered.
Comments about Cascade Yarns Pastaza:
I knit the Ariosa cardigan vest out of this and have worn it several times. It is wonderfully warm and I have experienced no shedding or itchiness with a long-sleeved top underneath. The red color is very rich and the llama adds a slight sheen.
Comments about Cascade Yarns Pastaza:
I loved this yarn. Very soft and easy to work with. I didn't find it coarse or itchy either. The llama adds slipperiness and it knits fast.
Comments about Cascade Yarns Pastaza:
Great yardage for the price. Soft but not as soft as Merino or Llama. Still it was easy on the hands. I didn't find it itchy. Since llama is a naturally heavier yarn that wool or alpaca I'd probably never use this for a sweater next to skin, but would use for a jacket or wear with a blouse. I bought this for Jerod Flood's Girosole. Absolutely love the results.
Comments about Cascade Yarns Pastaza:
Extremely itchy, llama sheds all over the place.
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