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.
Pattern Suggestions
- Crochet Mountain Mist Afghan Pattern
- Crochet Pebble Throw Pattern + Tutorial
- Crochet Easy Ponchos for Kids Pattern + Tutorial
- Crochet Cozy Cowl Cape Pattern + Tutorial
- Crochet Baby Hibernate Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
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.
Jeanne Campo says
I SO LOVE this yarn....I'm learning about patience because of it tho' as there are 3 Michael's in the area and only 1 had a small amount of them....of the other 2 stores 1 knew what I was talking about but they didn't have any and the other store didn't have a clue as to what I was talking about! I need more Cherry Chip....lol so I've put the project I'm using it for on the back burner (one good thing...I'll get all my scarves crocheted (Christmas presents) using all the Scarfie yarn I bought when Michael's had there but 2 get 1 free sale ;o)
Kath Baer says
This yarn does not transition like Mosaic. It has abrupt color changes. Just thought folks should know that part in caes it is an issue for them.
Donelda Higgins says
I really wished it transitioned rather than had the abrupt color changes. Anyone can buy different colors and tie them together. It would be really great if it had the gradual transition. It would be an even bigger hit. I certainly would have bought a lot more than the one skein that I bought.
Tonya says
So far I'm loving this yarn!!! I'm starting cake 3 of a blanket for a wedding present in Red Velvet, and just started a Mini Rings of Change in Boston Cream. While the color changes are not gradual, they seem to work very well for projects like the Virus Blanket or the Mini Rings of Change. I've gotten a ton of compliments on the blanket so far. My only note is the red seems to "bleed" into the lighter colors, or the fibers are simply pulling through or attaching themselves to the lighter colors. Either way, personally, I'm a fan.