Caron Big Cakes are 100% Acrylic. Sized for big projects like blankets. Crocheters and knitters with a large appetite for ball sizes can go a long way.
New for Fall 2017, there was so strong demand for Caron Cakes to be in 100% Acrylic. Yarnspirations delivered with rich, fabulous colours.
It takes only 3 Balls of Caron Big Cakes to make one afghan. It seems to go on forever! It's fabulous yarn, and I know you will enjoy it too!
So if wool is your deal-breaker with the original Caron Cakes, this is our alternative! This yarn is exclusive to Michaels Stores in North America.
UPDATED: For 2024, only a few colours are available compared to the initial launch back in 2017. This yarn is exclusive to Michaels.
- Caron Big Cakes is a new take on a fan-favorite – Caron Cakes! This new acrylic yarn comes in a bigger ball, with easier care! Ideal for blankets and other home décor projects, try out this wool-free striping yarn.
- FEATURES:
- Content: 100% AcrylicBall Size: 300 g/ 10.5 oz, 551 m/ 603 ydsCare: Machine Wash and tumble dry, gentleGauge: 4 Medium (Worsted)Knitting Gauge: 17 sts and 23 rows with a 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needleCrochet Gauge: 13 sc and 14 rows with a 5 mm (U.S. H/8) crochet hookUse for: Knit & crochet blankets and home decor projects
- Crochet Gauge: 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) 13 sc and 14 rows with a 5 mm (U.S. H/8) crochet hook
- Recommended Knitting Needle: 5 mm
- Recommended Crochet Hook: 5 mm
Pattern Suggestions
- Crochet Mountain Mist Afghan Pattern
- Crochet Coffee Mug Pot Holder Pattern + Tutorial
- Crochet Go To Shawl Pattern
- Crochet Mosaic Baby Blanket Pattern
- Crochet Adult Poncho Pattern + Tutorial
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New Colours Just Added - Winter 2018
Caron Big Cakes Yarn Gallery
Sharon Hood says
I’m wanting to use Boysenberry Big cake for a baby afghan. What solid color yarn would be most compatible with the Big Cakes?
Mikey says
I have submitted the question to the Stitch Social. I haven't mixed Caron Big Cakes with anything myself. So I don't know this answer first hand. I am seeing if the community has and what brands they used. It's the best I can do at the moment. I prefer not to give advice that isn't solid.
Mikey says
Crocheters are saying Caron One Pound or Bernat Super Value. Some have suggested Red Heart Super Saver as well.
Cherie says
Right in the middle of the center just like a regular skein of yarn
D.Oakley says
WHERE IS THE BEGINNING IN A BIG CAKES "BALL"? HELP!!
Nina Oreilly says
The very Center ?? It's a Center pull