tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617736802913245633.post1835036205357808132..comments2024-03-23T23:46:59.333-06:00Comments on 5 Little Monsters: Self Striping Yarn Cakes: A Comparison of Caron Cakes, Premier Sweet Rolls, Lion Brand Mandala, and Bernat PopEricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00726449678145626266noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617736802913245633.post-50785360189673394672017-12-06T07:33:35.881-07:002017-12-06T07:33:35.881-07:00Yarn Bee has one now. It's called Sugarwheel....Yarn Bee has one now. It's called Sugarwheel. It is available at Hobby Lobby. It is 100% acrylic, 7 oz. The colors seem to be stripy, normally with 5 colors. I've just gotten one but haven't started a project yet.Esperansahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601002714922887863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617736802913245633.post-69113695309856575322017-04-17T19:58:51.749-06:002017-04-17T19:58:51.749-06:00I've tried the Caron Cakes, the Sweet Roll, an...I've tried the Caron Cakes, the Sweet Roll, and the Bernat Pop (I haven't found the Mosaic yet :( ). Of those 3, my favorite is the Pop - for the washability, the color schemes and cost. I like the others, but the Pop is my favoriteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617736802913245633.post-22138819973815522322017-03-18T11:44:09.291-06:002017-03-18T11:44:09.291-06:00I have not tried any of these yet but I'm lean...I have not tried any of these yet but I'm leaning towards the Mandela for all the reasons you mention. I prefer working in DK for its better drape.Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15113312511513796396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617736802913245633.post-6919156485025974842017-03-08T06:41:28.357-07:002017-03-08T06:41:28.357-07:00What a great comparison and I love the chart. Than...What a great comparison and I love the chart. Thank you. I also have only tried the Caron Cakes and didn't realize it was a wool blend until half way through my waffle stitch blanket. I have sensory issues with wool, it makes me itch, and asthma. Surprisingly, I have had no issues with this yarn. The blanket is so soft and drapes nicely. Feels like a nice warm snuggly hug. After seeing and feeling my blanket, I now have orders for them. People don't seem to mind that it's hand wash only. I'll definitely be trying the others to see if they work up as nice with the same stich. Thanks again. ��Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617736802913245633.post-70248940382207865012017-03-07T20:51:08.046-07:002017-03-07T20:51:08.046-07:00I used Caron Cakes to make an afghan. I loved the...I used Caron Cakes to make an afghan. I loved the color (purple). Thanks for comparing all the others. Looking for the blue now. I loved the feel of the yarn. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05643014196405746937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617736802913245633.post-44220404255427696062017-03-05T14:07:25.923-07:002017-03-05T14:07:25.923-07:00How nice of you to do this for us!! Thank you ver...How nice of you to do this for us!! Thank you very much! I have not tried any of them yet, but now that you've gone to all this trouble to explain them so well, I will..I have been thinking of a baby blanket.BoomerKidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026773068312411659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617736802913245633.post-71253673842227170752017-03-05T14:06:01.035-07:002017-03-05T14:06:01.035-07:00I like the Caron cakes. It was a little itchy, it ...I like the Caron cakes. It was a little itchy, it worked up beautifully. I made a whole beautiful project before I realized it had wool. I am allergic to wool (asthma), so I could crochet it but can't wear it. So I thought I would try the Bernat Pop brand. I hate hate hate it. Yarn is super itchy, some of it is fatter and some of it is thinner, the colors are awful. Very low quality. I haven't used the Sweet Roll, but I felt it at the store today, and it is super soft. It seems like there is a more gradual color change, which I like. Maybe I have to give this type of yarn one more chance.asdklfhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15804169581469544743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617736802913245633.post-24184491947711454682017-03-05T10:38:20.555-07:002017-03-05T10:38:20.555-07:00My favorite use for this yarn is to do a simple do...My favorite use for this yarn is to do a simple double knitting (K1, yarn forward as if to purl, slip1) starting with one color in skein 1, work 2 rows, then change to skein 2 (starting at a different color) and work 2 more rows. repeat--you bet a pretty stripe pattern that is easy as pie.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396678842259578953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617736802913245633.post-29996018496703583052017-03-04T15:51:46.608-07:002017-03-04T15:51:46.608-07:00Ice yarn has cakes, too. Worsted acrylic, Baby Ca...Ice yarn has cakes, too. Worsted acrylic, Baby Cakes (DK wt.), & Cotton Fine (sport wt).<br />http://www.iceyarns.com/yarntag/page/1164<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109502979399394703noreply@blogger.com