All the Flavors of Caron Cakes Yarn
Caron Cakes are a popular yarn from Yarnspirations, sold only at Michaels. With a tidy cake design that lets you pull from the middle and a dozen different varieties of yarn, there’s a yarn here for everyone. Follow this Caron Cakes Yarn guide to find the one that’s right for you!
Why Caron Cakes?
Caron Cakes became popular when they were introduced a few years ago. Instead of balls or skeins, all of these yarns are sold in the “cake” form, more commonly seen when you wind yarn yourself on a ball winder. The cake form is easy to stack on a shelf, and best of all you can pull from the center for a tangle-free experience.
All Caron Cakes have color changes, with the vast majority of them forming stripes. That means just one ball can give a striped look to a wrap or scarf!
With a dozen of “flavors” available, all in several colors, you’re certain to find the Caron Cakes version that is right for you!
The Basics
These basic yarns are good for all types of projects, including sweaters, accessories, and home decor items.
Original Caron Cakes
The original version, this 80% acrylic/20% wool worsted-weight yarn comes in 10 bold shades that stripe themselves.
My Riverside Crochet Bonnet and Riverside Crochet Scarf/Cowl are both made using Caron Cakes, as was my Wings of Hope Hat.
Caron Big Cakes
Caron Big Cakes is a 100% acrylic worsted-weight yarn that comes in a 10.5 oz cake — a larger cake so there’s more yarn you love! It has 10 colors with striking combinations.
Caron Baby Cakes
This yarn is perfect for little ones! A worsted-weight yarn in 82% acrylic/18% nylon, it comes in 5 soft shades in 8.5 oz cakes.
I’ll be teaching a knit baby pattern in a free Michaels store class!
Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes
With a swirl of colors, this 100% acrylic worsted-weight yarn comes in 14 delicious shades. An 8 oz cake is just what you need!
Specialty Cakes
These cakes have textures or colors that are unique. They add touches of softness or unusual color effects to your projects.
Caron Cloud Cakes
With a fleecy texture, this 100% polyester yarn feels like a cloud! It comes in 8.5 oz balls and 5 colors that go perfectly with its softness.
Caron Latte Cakes
This bulky-weight yarn is feathered, with a texture that’s perfect for accessories. It’s 58% acrylic/42% nylon and comes in 9 colors of 8.8 oz cakes.
The 2019 Turkey Trot Mystery Make-Along used this yarn for both the knit and crochet versions.
Caron Marble Cakes
This worsted-weight yarn is marbled, with multiple colors twisted together to form one yarn, so there’s variation in every stitch. Its 5 shades of 100% acrylic yarn come in 8.5 oz cakes.
I taught a free class on a pattern using this yarn!
The Bulky
These yarns are bulky or super bulky, so it’s quicker to make a project. They’re great for home decor accessories like afghans or pillows.
Caron Chunky Cakes
A super-bulky yarn, this wonderfully thick 100% acrylic yarn comes in 3 bold colorways in 9.8oz cakes.
Caron Tea Cakes
A super bulky yarn in 5 muted colors, this 80% acrylic/20% wool yarn will work up quickly to make the items you want from 8.5 oz cakes.
Cottony
These yarns include higher levels of cotton, so they’re more suited for warm-weather projects like shawls and light cardigans.
Caron Cotton Cakes
With several sections of strong colors in each ball, clear stripes form in this worsted-weight yarn. It’s 60% cotton and 40% acrylic in an 8.8oz cake and has 10 colors available.
Caron Cotton Ripple Cakes
A lightweight yarn, this 100% cotton yarn comes in 5 pastel shades in 8.5 oz cakes. Grab it now for your spring projects!
Caron Blossom Cakes
A limited edition yarn, this worsted weight yarn is 61% cotton/39% acrylic and comes in 8oz cakes. With 13 bright, springtime colors available, it’s a yarn you’ll want to use now as you start making your warm-weather projects.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Caron Cakes yarn?
Caron Cakes are sold exclusively at Michaels… you won’t find them at other craft stores or online retailers. The good news is Michaels runs sales constantly, so keep an eye out for coupons and yarn deals. You can buy them in store or online at Michaels.com. Pro tip… if you’re making a project that needs multiple cakes, buy them all at once from the same dye lot so the colors match perfectly.
What’s the difference between all the Caron Cakes varieties?
So there are about a dozen “flavors” and they really do vary! The original Caron Cakes is a worsted weight acrylic/wool blend… great all-purpose yarn. Big Cakes give you more yardage in a larger cake. Cotton Cakes are perfect for warm weather projects. Cloud Cakes feel like fleece. Latte Cakes have a feathered texture. Macchiato Cakes are a cozy acrylic/wool blend. Each one has its own weight, fiber content, and personality… so pick based on what you’re making and how you want it to feel.
Can I use Caron Cakes for garments or just accessories?
You can absolutely use them for garments! The original Caron Cakes and Cotton Cakes are especially good for sweaters and tops because of their weight and drape. The self-striping color changes work beautifully in larger projects… you get that gorgeous gradient effect without having to weave in a million ends. Just keep in mind that the stripe widths change depending on your project size. A scarf will have wider stripes than a blanket because there are fewer stitches per row.
How do I avoid that awkward color change in the middle of a row?
Honestly… sometimes you can’t, and that’s totally okay! The color transitions in Caron Cakes are built into the yarn, so they happen where they happen. But if it really bothers you, here are some tricks. You can cut the yarn at the color change point and rejoin at the beginning of a row for a cleaner transition. Or lean into it! The gradual color shifts are part of the charm and most people find they look beautiful once the whole project comes together. Trust the yarn.
What are the best patterns to make with Caron Cakes?
Anything where you want that beautiful self-striping effect without the hassle of changing colors yourself! Shawls, scarves, and wraps are fantastic because the stripes really show off. Blankets are gorgeous too… especially simple stitch patterns that let the color do the talking. Hats, cowls, and even bags work beautifully. Marly has designed several patterns specifically for Caron Cakes, including the Riverside Crochet Bonnet and Scarf and the Wings of Hope Hat. Simple stitch patterns are your best friend here… let the yarn be the star.
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