Cascade Woolpaka Yarn – Wool & Superfine Alpaca Blend

Cascade Woolpaka® blends 60% Peruvian Highland wool with 40% superfine alpaca for softness, bounce, and excellent stitch definition. Its round-twist construction combines alpaca's soft feel with wool's memory and resilience, helping textured stitches stand out.

Planning your next sweater, hat, scarf, or cowl? Compare your pattern's gauge and yardage with the specifications below, then choose a color for your project.

Why choose Cascade Woolpaka?

• Softness with structure: Superfine alpaca adds softness, while Peruvian Highland wool contributes memory and bounce.
• Defined stitches: Round-twist construction helps show off your stitchwork.
• For knitting and crochet: Needle, hook, and gauge recommendations make it easier to plan your project.

Yarn specifications

• Brand: Cascade Yarns
• Fiber: 60% Peruvian Highland wool / 40% superfine alpaca
• Yardage: Approximately 220 yards (200 meters) per 100 g (3.5 oz)
• Knitting gauge: 18–20 stitches per 4 inches (10 cm)
• Recommended knitting needles: US 7–8 (4.5–5.0 mm)
• Crochet gauge: 13–14 single crochet stitches per 4 inches (10 cm)
• Recommended crochet hook: H–J (5–6 mm)
• Care: Hand wash cold; lay flat to dry

Before you start

Swatch with your chosen needles or hook to check your pattern's gauge. To estimate how much to order, divide your pattern's required yardage by 220 and round up to the next whole unit.