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.
Susan Heffner says
I have been told my local michaels will not be getting any more. Extremely disappointed. I'm 5/8 done with a project. Wasted $25 to throw it away.
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
Don't throw it away. Just be patient. Just because a local store says that, doesn't mean it's not possible. I don't have any information to share with you if more is coming as I don't work for Michaels but logic suggests there will be more.
Kim Butts says
Don't throw it away, my hubby drives an hour and half today to get what I needed.
Kim Butts says
Have you looked online, or posted on Facebook for the color combo your looking for. Sometimes if someone has extra if a color you need they will sell it to you.
Monica Calvo says
Don't throw it away! Place an order online!
Penny Mores says
You could ask a family or friend from someplace else to go buy what you need and mail it. The post office has small boxes that should hold a couple of cakes, for an inexpensive shipping. Good luck and don't throw it out.
CJ says
Tell us what color you need. Someone could buy it for you and ship it to you...
Margie says
I bought two of the Rainbow Sprinkles coloways today, I really like the feel of it, but it's definitely not slow transitioning. It could just be the color I got. I still like it nonetheless.
Patricia Kelly says
I have heard that the color changes are abrupt which I find disappointing 🙁
Rosa Ambriz says
Hi im one of your followers , I can only get this in Michaels? Why is it that moskatel's has it as well and their not giving the special you guys are.
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
I'm not sure. Only Michaels has authorization to buy this yarn from the manufacturer at this time. You can ask them. If they are not offering the same deal as Michaels, it's probably cause they are not Michaels.