Caron Cupcakes Yarn – Discontinued Shades, Tutti Frutti
- Caron Cupcakes are a super-sweet mini version of Caron Cakes, including a pompom on top! One cupcake makes a colorful hat, and we make accessorizing easy by making the pompom for you. This 100% acrylic yarn is easy care and easy to love.
Features:
Content: Yarn 100% Acrylic, Pompom 100% Polyester
Ball Size: 85 g/ 3.0 oz, 223 m/ 244 yds
Care: Machine Wash and tumble dry, gentle
$8.49
The Sweetly Colorful Yarn That’s Fun and Easy to Use
As a beginner crocheter or knitter, one of the most enjoyable parts of your new hobby is choosing beautiful, colorful yarns for your projects. And for many crafters, Caron Cupcake Yarn is a top choice for its wide range of candy-inspired hues and soft, cozy texture. But what exactly makes Cupcake Yarn so sweet to work with? Here’s a helpful beginner’s guide to this charmingly striped yarn.
An Overview of Caron Cupcake Yarn
Cupcake Yarn from Caron is a lightweight, self-striping yarn that transitions between colors in a randomized sequence as you crochet or knit. Each skein contains 205 yards of 80% acrylic and 20% wool, giving projects a soft, warm feel. The “cupcake” name comes from the yarn’s round shape and frosting-like stripes. Caron offers Cupcake in over 15 fun color combinations like Strawberry, Blueberry Cheesecake, and Piña Colada.
Ideal for Beginners
If you’re just starting out with crochet or knitting, Cupcake Yarn is a perfect choice. The springy acrylic/wool blend makes it easy to handle and work into stitches, while the self-striping colors add interest without needing to change yarn every few rows. Cupcake’s light #3 weight also helps beginners avoid hand fatigue on bigger projects. And the yarn’s machine-washability takes the stress out of caring for your finished pieces.
Great for Accessories, Clothing, Toys, and More
From cozy scarves to striped baby blankets to cute amigurumi toys, Caron Cupcake Yarn suits all kinds of fun projects. The colors pair beautifully together in patterns, so you don’t have to think much about color theory. Cupcake’s lightweight feel also makes it ideal for tops, hats, and other accessories you can wear year-round. Check out Caron’s website for tons of free Cupcake Yarn patterns to match your skill level.
Where to Buy for the Best Price
You’ll find Cupcake Yarn at local craft stores like Michael’s, Joann, and Hobby Lobby. But for the biggest color selection and best prices, shop online at retailer sites like LoveCrafts, Herrschners, and Yarnspirations. Sign up for email newsletters from these stores to get alerts on Cupcake Yarn coupons and sales. Then you can stock up on your favorite shades!
Tips for Working with Self-Striping Yarn
It’s easy to create fun stripes with Caron Cupcake – just start crocheting or knitting! However, here are some tips for making the most of the color transitions:
- Don’t get too caught up in trying to control the stripe sequence. Embrace the randomness and see where the yarn takes you.
- To match stripe placement on both ends of a project, simply start working from the center pull ball for half the project, then switch to the outside end to complete the other half.
- For single row color blocks, work one row with the center pull, and the next row with the outside end.
- Make sure your tension is consistent so the stripes are uniform.
- Avoid fighting the stripes by choosing simple stitch patterns. Let the colors shine!
With its joyful colors and soft feel, Caron Cupcake Yarn is sure to delight beginners and experienced crafters alike. Let this sweet yarn add a touch of whimsy to all your projects!
