Caron Cotton Cakes is exclusive to Michaels and has changed three times since its conception. Originally, it was a much smaller cake and only available in multi-coloured long stripes.
It left the market for a short time and came back in a large format, as you can see below. The yarn not only changed in size, but the colours were updated, and also new colours in solid colour are available.
This yarn can also be considered seasonal at times as well. It's really up to Michaels.
This is my most favourite yarn to design with as the yarn can rip out really easily if I make mistakes. I love the colours as well. The original prototype of the Study of the Journey Blanket was designed with this yarn before getting shifted to the final yarn of choice.
Yarn Specifics
- Content: 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic
- Ball Size: 100 g/3.5 oz, 193 m/ 211 yds
- Care: Machine Wash in Warm Water
- Gauge: #4 Worsted (Medium)
Knitting Gauge: 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) 20 sts and 26 rows with a 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) knitting needle
Crochet Gauge: 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) 14 sc and 17 rows with a 5 mm (U.S. H/8) crochet hook
Recommended Knitting Needle: 4.5 mm
Recommended Crochet Hook: 5 mm
Disclaimer
This is not dishcloth or tea towel cotton. This is yarn intended for fashion. Once you see it, you will see the difference between regular 100% cotton versus this yarn. So do not use for this for your dishes or kitchen needs. It's not designed for this purpose.
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Myself, the colour combinations used are really perfect representing a beach theme. The beach glass colour is my favourite of them all. For myself, I haven't seen a full ball yet and I am dying for my local Michaels to get this in stock so I can see it and fill up my basket with options.
The yarn is a mix of 60% Cotton and 40% Acrylic. It has a sheen to the yarn. It is also not conventionally spun to give a top quality look. Speaking bluntly, once you see this yarn, you are not going to believe it because it's high end yarn looking for everyday crocheter and knitter prices. Priced at only $4.99 USD. It's so hard to believe as I have spent way more on yarn that looks like this quality.
The yarn will glide through your hands like BUTTAH! It's pleasure in every stroke of the hook. Most Michaels Stores will have this yarn for a limited time. It's for only $4.99. It's expected to fly.
Original Format of Size and Colours
At the time of publishing. All of these colours were being offered at Michaels.
All Projects Featuring Caron Cotton Cakes
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Gladys Schall says
They stopped making Cotton Cakes, can't be found anywhere and been told it is a seasonal thing 🙁
Tina S. says
I'm in love with this yarn and bought up all I could find. I sure hope they bring it back.
Carol A Forrest says
You cannot order this yarn from Michaels and they are running a clearance sale in the stores. Is this the end of this ysrn? I will be very fdsappointed if it is fiscontinued. Thought you might have some insight into this.
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
Michaels has stated on their social media that this yarn will be back next spring. Other than that, we have no official way to know their plans.