Stretch Cotton FIXATION, Cascade

Last modified on
Feb 11, 2010

Cascade Fixation, made in Brazil

Fixation is a core-spun, stretch and machine washable cotton yarn suitable for close-fitted garments, from tops and summer pullovers to lingerie and lingerie-style articles: bra and bikini, gartini, panties, camisoles, corsets, etc., as well as for swim suits, tops, shorts, socks, leggins, stockings. Crochet projects and kids' garments are also suitable. Fixation is available in a gorgeous range of solid, spay-dyed, and effects colours. * Tip: For best result, knit while the yarn is relaxed, do not stretch it on needles. Before making a garment, please do not hesitate to knit a swatch to calculate the exact tension for the needles or croceht hook you use.

• For information: What is Lycra? Lycra is a brand name of the Spandex fiber produced by DuPont™(USA). It has excellent stretch and recovery properties (it can be stretched over 500% without breaking), can be stretched repeatedly and still recover it's original length. It is more durable than rubber, soft, smooth and supple. Even more, it is resistant to body oils, perspiration, lotions or detergents, has no static or pilling problems. - source: Pocket Textile Expert, I.A. Shaikh, Georgia, USA.

* Similar yarn: Point Print, Arequipa

FIBRE: 98.3% Cotton, 1.7% Lycra
YARN WEIGHT: Double Knit
TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 29 sts / 12 rows
NEEDLES: 4 - 4.25 mm (US No.6)
HOOK: 1.75 mm, tension: 25 sts / 40 rows
LENGTH: approx. 90 m /100 yards (relaxed),
168 m /186 yards (spandex)
BALL WEIGHT: 50g
Shade Card 2009
Shade Card /solids | Shade Card /prints
Knitted Sample 1 | Knitted Sample 2
Sample patterns for cotton
PATTERNS: Knitting Lingerie Style, many designs are made using Fixation solids and spay-dyed
Free Pattern: Baby Rib Pullover is available on request (a pad pattern), materials: 4(4,5,5) balls Fixation for chest 18(20,22,24)", 4.5 mm needles.
Irene &Mr.Sheep Knitwear:
• [Choli] [Pattern No. PB-IR237] * new
Patterns for cotton: Cotone Magazine, Crochet Magazine
Price: $4.99 /solids, $5.99 /spay-dyed
In inventory: solids: 1300 Primrose Yellow, 2625 Marine, 2706 Showcase Teal (5 balls), 3077 Baby Pink, 3628 Scarlet, 4545 Saffron, 5806 Lime, 6185 Cerise, 8001 Opulent White, 8176 Écru; spay dyed: 9385 Camuflage(2 balls), 9442 Ocean Breeze, 9454 Cotton Candy (1 ball), 9464 Brazilia, 9478 Noon (2 balls), 9843 Herbs, 9989 Thoughts
awaiting arrival: more stock of col. 2706, 9454, and new col. 9245, 9780, 9936

Garment Care: machine (on gentle circle) or hand wash with lavender wash or mild soap in lukewarm water, dry flat. Do not squeeze, do not iron.

• Cascade Yarns Index

One-Piece Wonder, (the cami-knicker), © Joan McGowan-Michael, book Knitting Lingerie Style Knitwear. Yarn: Cascade Fixation and Adrienne Vittadini Celia [100% Silk].

* Suitable: Crochet Squares Top © Susanna /Italian knitted fashion magazine.

Amigurumi World, © Ana Paula Rimoli, book Seriously Cute Crochet

• Free Pattern: Baby Rib Pullover is available on request (a pad pattern), materials: 4(4,5,5) balls Fixation for chest 18(20,22,24)", 4.5 mm needles.

1300, Primrose	2625, Marine	2706, Showcase Teal * 5 balls	3077, Baby Pink	3628, Scarlet
4545, Saffron	5806, Lime	6185, Cerise	8001, Opulent White	8176, Écru