Introducing Caron Cakes
There's a brand spanking new yarn in town and that's the Caron Cakes. Exclusively at Michaels Stores. This yarn has crocheters and knitters running to the shelves to check this out. Certain stores in Canada have been reported to have this yarn on display.
Many of you know, I was a huge lover of Bernat Mosaic Yarn that was discontinued a few years ago. The yarn slowly transitioned in colour. The Caron Cakes have very long colours and then transitions to the next. The colour palettes are eye candy for Crocheters and Knitters.
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There are 18 balls to choose from.
One of the major criticisms of Bernat Mosaic Yarn was the feel of the yarn. It was a bit rough to the touch. Yarnspirations took that information and applied that consumer wish list to have to transition yarn to be much softer. With Premium Acrylic and Wool Blend to make these cakes, the yarn is soft... just what consumers wanted.
The Caron Cakes are 200 grams or 7.1 oz. These are double the size of the Bernat Mosaic Yarns. The price point being $7.99 per Caron Cake. In understanding how yarn is dyed and the manufacturing process and the cost to make yarn like this. It is really competitively priced. Bernat Mosaic was $5.99. So for an extra $2 you get a premium and softer product plus double the amount!
Of course, Michaels has their coupons and some of you love to use them. On your next purchases, consider doing a test trial.
It is not uncommon for retailers to have exclusivity of a type of yarn. Right now, it can only be found at Michaels Stores.
I have someone picking me up some of this yarn to try it. I'm Canadian myself, so, of course, I want to try it and need to work my friendship circle to figure out how to get my hands on this gem.
So I sadly said goodbye to Bernat Mosaic a few years ago and scooped up a ton of it before it was completely gone... Today... HELLO CARON CAKES... come to Daddy! I'm waiting to get my hook into this yarn.
Review this yarn and see the colours at Michaels Stores. You can view a preview on Michaels at this link. I suspect, like most other yarns, in the future at some point but for now, Michaels is the exclusive retailer carrying this yarn. Yarnspirations, at this time online, aren't carrying this yarn due to exclusivity.
Patricia Hoffert says
Michael's is all stocked up on Walden Avenue in Cheektowaga, NY.
KellyM says
I bought several balls of these today, and (of course) had to cast on to see how it handled. I am a knitter who also crochets, so I decided to try it as a knitting yarn first.
I'm using the Basic Knit Scarf pattern provided on one of the labels - there are several different patterns on the labels, both for knit and for crochet - in the colorway Rainbow Sprinkles.(17006). I typically knit snugly, so I am using a needle one size up from the suggested.
I am one color change into the cake, and will be stopping for the night 😉 Sleep is always a good thing! Here are some initial impressions.
1. The yarn is very soft, but not splitty at all. I love blends, so I was happy to see this is a 80/20 acrylic/wool blend. However, it does not appear to be machine washable; rather, the label indicates handwashing and drying flat. Not exactly a good idea for afghans.
2. My cake started with red in the center, and the first color change to blue occurred 8.5 inches into the garter stitch scarf (30 sts across, 38 ridges). Note! The color change is *NOT* gradual. It was red, then 2 inches of purple, and then directly into the sky blue. There is absolutely no graduation from one color to the next. This will result in solid block colors. I'm not saying this is a bad thing, but please be aware that there is no shading. It is one color, and then abruptly the other.
3. I bought a total of 7 cakes (4 Red Velvet, 2 Boston Creme, 1 Rainbow Sprinkles) and the last one - the one I'm working with - is kind of funky-smelling. I'm not sure if it was the production process or what, but the other balls do not have this odor. It smells like smoky wet wool. I'll be washing and airing this before gifting the hopefully not-smelly scarf!
I was thrilled to find a long-color yarn, but wish the colors were graduated, like the old Mosaic or Unforgettable. Perhaps in Caron's next big release, we'll see a cake with gradations.
Hope my observations help! Thanks for reading 🙂
- KellyM aka Kismatt on Ravelry
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
Great review. Very insightful.
Linda says
Just bought 3 cakes! Now I am looking for patterns.
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
Linda, I have a few ideas to inspire you!
Lynne Shipp says
You can buy it online from Michaels- http://www.michaels.com/caron-cakes-yarn/M10481921.html?dwvar_M10481921_color=Cookies%20%26%20Cream#q=caron+cakes&start=1
Sherry Scroggins Stephenson says
When you go to this site, it tells you in store only!
Patti Henry says
Hello
Could you tell me how many skiens I need to make a Afghan? Like 4×6 or maybe a little bigger?
Thank you
Patti
Melissa Barrett says
Hi I'm looking for the same answer ?
Laura Jean Bartholomew says
Hi Melissa - see my reply to Patti. Hope that helps. - LJ
Laura Jean Bartholomew says
That is a real tough question to answer. Due to the difference in gauge, tension, hook size.... My best answer would to be to find a pattern and just substitute the yarn. Since the Caron Cakes are a #4 weight, I would be more concerned to at least match the yardage. Keep in mind the recomendation is hand wash per the label. Hope that helps - LJ
Sandra richards says
Hey Michael I am from Australia I wa squat wondering if u can ship me out sum of the carrot cakes yarn we can't get teh. In Australia I am willing to pay posting n handling can u email me back on tnis email address foghorn1963@hotmail .com