Caron Anniversary Cakes are a seasonal product exclusively available at Michaels. The colours change each year, so it is best to grab them when you can. The re-imagined colour of the annual seasonal Caron Anniversary Cakes is new for August 2024, starting August 16, 2024. The cakes are no longer striped in very long colour ways but dyed to hit today's trending colours.
1000 grams / 35 oz behemoth size balls. 1061 yards / 970 metres. It's a #6 bulky-weight yarn.
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New for August 2024 exclusively at Michaels is 9 new colourways that include the following colours:
- Book Club (my favourite)
- Pebbled Path
- Earthy
- Party Time
- Dance-A-Thon (my favourite)
- Aquatastic
- Ocean Tide
- Hocus Crocus
- Prismatic (my favourite)
Dorothy, we are not in Kansas anymore! In celebration of now 6 years, 6 YEARS ALREADY, is the newest edition of the Caron Anniversary Cakes. It's HUGE!
This is considered a #6 Super Bulky Weight. It's 1000 grams or 35.3 ounces of fibre; fantasy dreams come true!
I asked about the length of the self-striping. It's close to the same length as the original for each colour. Because the ball is huge, it gives the illusion that it changes colours faster. It's not; it's just the circumference of the ball!
These gigantic-sized balls are available exclusively in Michaels Canada and the USA. They are rolling out to the shelves in select Michaels locations. You can check out their website, Michaels, for availability. You may have been seeing empty store shelves, and they are waiting for the birth of these huge cakes coming your way! These are Motto Motto Size. We like it big, we like it chunky!
It's officially launching in a week or so but stores are receiving their stock soon and you will see them magically appearing on the shelves. It's now listed as an item on Michaels.ca and Michaels.com. So I figured I would tell you more about it. These are way too big for a stocking stuffer!
Crochet Anniversary Cakes Cardigan Pattern
Super cozy is the Anniversary Cakes Cardigan. With many colours to choose from and the way you can mix the colours together would leave it to your imagination to how your personal cardigan would look.
For the Extra Small to 4 XL size you will need 2 balls. For the 5 XL, you will need 3 balls.
There's nothing stopping you from grabbing different colours of the Caron Anniversary Cakes to really give it flare.
Crochet Poncho with Anniversary Cakes Pattern
The Crochet Anniversary Cakes Poncho is ultra-soft and has a similar concept of ponchos that are made by Yarnspirations.
This is the Caron Anniversary Cakes Poncho. From Extra Small to 5 XL, all pattern sizes are using 2 giant big balls of Caron Anniversary Cakes.
This poncho is even better with the turtle neck for the fall warmth feeling as the temperatures start to dip.
Crochet Cozy Shawl Pattern
The Crochet Cozy Anniversary Cakes Shawl pattern is using the Solomon's Knot feature.
I've done the Solomon's knot already but not in a triangle shawl format.
Solomon's Knot in Wrap Rectangle Format
This is using Bernat Blanket with the Crochet Love Knot Blanket. Love knots are the alternative name of Solomon's Knot. Though I don't have a triangle version of Solomon's knot in a triangle format, I figured adding this may be of interest.
Crochet Going Dotty Infinity Cowl Pattern
This is a generous 60" Crochet Infinity Cowl pattern. You can have the creative outlook of two different anniversary cakes that will mix together.
You may find yourself staring at the yarn and wondering how the colours will mix together.
This is a chunky weight and you may seriously enjoy the stitching journey this offers.
Caron Blue Waves Crochet Blanket Pattern
The Crochet Blue Waves Anniversary Blanket has colour play. I filmed this back in July 2021 knowing the Caron Anniversary Cakes were returning back for fall.
Using the colours in the Anniversary Cakes, you will follow the pattern as directed forcing the colour play to happen.
Tutorial
Crochet Sampler Blues Afghan
Experience a tremendous stitch sampler afghan called the Crochet Sampler Blues Afghan. Talk about a stitch tease project. There are 8 different stitch combinations used in this masterpiece.
Diagrams are available for each of the sections. I would caution you on section 6 as that stitch tends to be tight in tension. I would increase the hook to a 10 mm / N Hook for that particular section. That's experience giving you that advice.
The link will take you to our landing page as our videos for this Stitch Along is gathered together in one spot.
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Karen Armstrong says
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Mikey says
Thanx
Shelby says
Are these limited edition? How long will they be at Michaels
Mikey says
Just for this season. It's a year anniversary cake.
Ann Kalister says
I just finished the Hugs and Kisses blanket for my new Grandson. I used Caron Cotton cakes in Infinite Blue and White and it turned out great. I even added a "kisses" border in the white . My question is that I went to hand wash and the colors are starting to bleed. I quickly started to rinse, rinse, rinse but not sure what to do to set the colors. Help!
Thank you.
Lori says
I am a beginner crocheter and i'm looking to learn a new, interesting stitch that will show off the color changes in the Anniversary cake. ( I bought Blueberry Birthday). Ive mastered DC, SC and HDC. Can you recommend something new ?
KathyDG says
I have been crocheting for a very long time but wanted a simple, warm afghan pattern for this yarn. I tried a few different stitches and patterns and settled on this.
https://easycrochet.com/charlotte-crochet-blanket
S V O says
Only draw back is that the cake is not one continuous strand. My ball had 4 joining knots. 3 were at the colour change from a dark to light colour. The other was random join, so stripes were not consistent, giving me uneven colour repeat. Problem also seen in smaller cakes, but more in bigger cakes
Marina King says
that's not uncommon, I usually just retie with the magic knot and carry on.
Kathy says
Has anyone gotten through one of these monsters yet? I bought 2 at Michael’s today and plan to make a very simple moss stitch afghan, letting the colors do their thing. I’m wondering if I should take the time to wind it into a ball? I get so annoyed when I pull from the middle while working and it gets knotted up. Thanks!
Marina King says
I haven't finished a full one yet, but I find when I pull for the middle I fight with fewer knots than I start from the outside. my winder won't wind the whole ball it's too big lol
Kathy says
Thanks so much! Winding the whole thing into a ball would take daaaaaays and would be no fun at all. I keep telling myself I must finish my current projects before starting this new one. I'm not optimistic that it will work out that way. LOL!
Kim Miller says
What is the price please?
Mikey says
Just check Michaels.com or Michaels.ca It varies depending on location country. 🙂 They could be on sale as well.
Kim Miller says
Can anyone tell me the price?
Marina King says
They are 29.99 US$
Kim says
Just wondering the price?
Mikey says
Just check Michaels.com or Michaels.ca It depends if you are here in Canada or a resident of the USA. That's the best place to look.
Shelby says
34.99
Lenore says
Love them but I am in Australia where can I buy some.
Marina King says
as far as I know, they are exclusive to Michael's
Carol says
I practically hyper-ventilated when I saw this at my local Michaels. Scooped up 5 of these huge balls. AND they were 25% off!
Marina King says
I was pretty excited to get a ball myself, no clue what I want to do with it yet haha, I'm hoping to grab a few more colours before they are gone.
L aura Hoosier says
You were lucky to get some. Looks like some colors might not be coming to some areas? I can't find Chocolate Fountain anywhere within more then 200 miles of where I live in KY. I even had a friend in Cinn, OH look and nothing within 200 miles of her either. I had to have a friend in Mass. buy me 2 skeins and the 2 my hubby bought off amazon the seller cancelled the sale with some lame excuse now I don't have enough to make a blanket to replace the one the puppy ate that was made 30 years ago and can't find any more around me. Going to keep looking but feels a bit hopeless unless I want to be price gouged on Ebay or Etsy.
Barbara says
I bought 3 at a local Michael's. Blueberry bash. Planning on doing a blanket/bedspread for Christmas. Any pattern suggestions?
Michelle Blanchard Ardillo says
Can I make one Afghan with one cake? A lap blanket at least? Buying tomorrow!!!
Mikey says
Lapghan for sure. 2 balls will take you about 60" x 50".
Carolyn says
How can I order this yarn
Marina King says
It's available at Michael's stores
Jen Pollard says
What an exciting thing! I adore Caron yarns THIS is a dream! Thank you, Mikey, for keeping us posted! Much love...
Tina Saentong says
You are the best Michael! I have learned so much from you, even patience! Lol
Stay safe, much love,
Tina Saentong
Southern California
Lynda R Dukala Landgraf says
Love it all.
Thanks for all you do .
Maggie fraser says
I’ve got to have the spice soirée