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Post by Delta Dawn on Oct 21, 2016 18:11:49 GMT
Hi knitting and crocheting Peas,
What is the fibre content of Cake yarn? Michaels is having some sort of deal on it tomorrow (or something??) and I would like to get some. My crocheting is getting better! Is there wool in it and how much?
Thanks,
Elannah
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Post by Flowergirl on Oct 21, 2016 18:13:31 GMT
80% acrylic 20% wool
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Post by Delta Dawn on Oct 21, 2016 18:22:40 GMT
How itchy is the fibre itself? Is it pretty soft? I want to make something for my bed. They have so many pretty colours choosing will be hard. I think I am going to go with the blue, though!
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Post by Flowergirl on Oct 21, 2016 20:45:55 GMT
Not at all itchy to me and I have an issue with certain wools driving me crazy. I am making a blanket with it right now with Faerie Cake which is the shades of aqua blue. I posted a pic in one of the old yarn threads of the start of it if you want to hunt back and see how it works up. I love the feel of it. The blanket is done in a double crochet and it's very nice and squishy! I also want to see how it felt when knit, so I have a little swatch I'm working up just in a garter stitch. I like the feel.
Not sure how it's going to wash though. It's supposed to be hand washed and I can't see myself hand-washing a 60 inch round crocheted throw. If that's a concern for you, search the Yarnspirations site. Pretty sure it was there I saw a post about a machine wash test someone did with a piece they made with it.
I will also say this--I'm pretty anal and the abrupt color change bothers me a bit. But there are patterns all over the internet that people have made/used that minimize the abruptness. One crocheter I follow on Instagram actually cut the yarn sections to make an ombre shawl. Some of the comments were crazy--like she violated the whole purpose of the yarn by cutting it. I can't imagine getting bent about what someone else does with their project.
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Post by disneypal on Oct 21, 2016 20:46:23 GMT
How itchy is the fibre itself? Is it pretty soft? Not itchy at all and is very soft. |
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Post by MsChiff on Oct 22, 2016 2:07:47 GMT
Not at all itchy to me and I have an issue with certain wools driving me crazy. I am making a blanket with it right now with Faerie Cake which is the shades of aqua blue. I posted a pic in one of the old yarn threads of the start of it if you want to hunt back and see how it works up. I love the feel of it. The blanket is done in a double crochet and it's very nice and squishy! I also want to see how it felt when knit, so I have a little swatch I'm working up just in a garter stitch. I like the feel. Not sure how it's going to wash though. It's supposed to be hand washed and I can't see myself hand-washing a 60 inch round crocheted throw. If that's a concern for you, search the Yarnspirations site. Pretty sure it was there I saw a post about a machine wash test someone did with a piece they made with it. I will also say this--I'm pretty anal and the abrupt color change bothers me a bit. But there are patterns all over the internet that people have made/used that minimize the abruptness. One crocheter I follow on Instagram actually cut the yarn sections to make an ombre shawl. Some of the comments were crazy--like she violated the whole purpose of the yarn by cutting it. I can't imagine getting bent about what someone else does with their project. I've read a number people have washed it on delicate and not had an issue. I don't recall whether they put it in the dryer or air dried. SaveSave |
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Post by jamielynn on Oct 22, 2016 2:18:09 GMT
I'm really excited to try this! I typically use knitpicks and cascade or blue sky alpaca.
Our store had it out this week but sold nearly all out. I'm not sure if it was on the B2G1 sale? I thought it wasn't supposed to launch until this weekend?
Anyway they told me all the stores are running out and trying to get special orders - so grab what you need!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Oct 22, 2016 2:44:24 GMT
Are the Caron cakes going to be back at Michael's?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2016 4:17:01 GMT
It is very soft, but I would save money and buy colors you like.
Then make you own cake.
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Post by Flowergirl on Oct 22, 2016 5:24:39 GMT
Are the Caron cakes going to be back at Michael's? Yes. I get their daily emails and they say it will be back in stock 9am Saturday morning. |
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Post by Flowergirl on Oct 22, 2016 5:30:24 GMT
Not at all itchy to me and I have an issue with certain wools driving me crazy. I am making a blanket with it right now with Faerie Cake which is the shades of aqua blue. I posted a pic in one of the old yarn threads of the start of it if you want to hunt back and see how it works up. I love the feel of it. The blanket is done in a double crochet and it's very nice and squishy! I also want to see how it felt when knit, so I have a little swatch I'm working up just in a garter stitch. I like the feel. Not sure how it's going to wash though. It's supposed to be hand washed and I can't see myself hand-washing a 60 inch round crocheted throw. If that's a concern for you, search the Yarnspirations site. Pretty sure it was there I saw a post about a machine wash test someone did with a piece they made with it. I will also say this--I'm pretty anal and the abrupt color change bothers me a bit. But there are patterns all over the internet that people have made/used that minimize the abruptness. One crocheter I follow on Instagram actually cut the yarn sections to make an ombre shawl. Some of the comments were crazy--like she violated the whole purpose of the yarn by cutting it. I can't imagine getting bent about what someone else does with their project. I've read a number people have washed it on delicate and not had an issue. I don't recall whether they put it in the dryer or air dried. SaveSaveI am planning to wash it on my machine's hand-wash setting and air dry it. If I ever finish it 😂. I've got two projects in line ahead of it. |
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Post by ginacivey on Oct 22, 2016 12:36:07 GMT
Are the Caron cakes going to be back at Michael's? yes! |
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Post by kat on Oct 22, 2016 19:05:05 GMT
I heard that Joanne's and possibly AC Moore have the new Sweet Roll yarn by Premier Yarn. It is Aran weight, looks like the CaronCake, but Sweet Roll is 100% acrylic. I haven't used either so not sure how the Sweet Roll compares with the abrupt color changes and softness, but it is acrylic so should be machine wash and dry.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Oct 23, 2016 2:16:33 GMT
I worked today and could not get to Michaels until 8:00. Caron cakes were all gone. I did not need another project or another expense so really it worked out for the best but for a quick minute I was disappointed.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Oct 23, 2016 3:03:25 GMT
I didn't go today either. I was up until 3 am as we had a 21st birthday party for DS last night and there was lots of noise and fun going on. I didn't want to get dressed and leave the house today. I should have but didn't. I will try tomorrow maybe?
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Post by bay63 on Oct 23, 2016 3:24:33 GMT
I got an email from Michaels that said the Caron Cakes were back in. What's special about that yarn?
I went to there today and it was packed, they had all the registers going and there was still a line.
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