Cascade Mondo

It happens every year, even though every year we tell ourselves we won’t let it happen again…it’s three days before Christmas and you decide that you need to crank out just one more gift to tuck under the tree. You arrive at your LYS armed with a fierce determination and the biggest knitting needles or crochet hook you have in your stash, and you set out to find the perfect yarn that will make the perfect present…FAST!

The last-minute knitter or crocheter is not unfamiliar to the staff at your LYS, and they know better than anyone that if you need to make something fast Cascade Mondo is the only way to go.

Who says size doesn’t matter? When it comes to Cascade Mondo, size is ALL that matters! Big knits are always a huge hit and Cascade Mondo is just the ticket for fast, fashionable and fun knitting and crocheting. It really doesn’t get any better, or bigger, than this!

With a knitted gauge of 1 stitch per inch on 25 mm needles, this jumbo yarn is exactly what you want for your last minute projects. Cascade Mondo is the number one choice for arm knitting, one ball yields a generous scarf in no time at all. Super bulky blankets are all the rage right now and three balls of Mondo, some great big needles or a big hook and a weekend are that’s needed to create these bold statement pieces. And what about those garter stitch ottoman covers we see on all the design shows? That’s right, just a few balls of Mondo and presto – a striking accent piece that will stand out in any room.

Available in six rich and warm colourways, Mondo has something to please everyone on your list. These 400-gram balls have 53 meters of wonderful wooliness in every ball, which goes a long way with big needles!

Mondo is a luxuriously soft blend of 50% superfine alpaca and 50% wool, the perfect combination for warmth, breathability and drape. Three loosely spun singles are plied together to make Mondo, giving it incredible stitch definition, a tendency to pill less than single ply yarns, and the rope-like twist makes for beautifully balanced, even stitches.

If you are on a deadline, or maybe you just love instant gratification projects, Cascade Mondo is the yarn for you! You’ll feel like a rock star when you see how quickly you can whip up a luxury gift for a fraction of what you would pay in a department store. And who knows, you might even have enough time left over to make a little something for yourself as well!

Happy knitting and crocheting everyone!

 

 

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