Yarn cakes

A mess of yarn and no yarn winder? See how you can wind a perfectly shaped yarn cake by hand. You only need 1 simple tool. Video tutorial at 1dogwoof.com.

These cake yarns from Lion Brand are just amazing - and let me tell ya why. I'm going to take you through three different collections that are made up of

In love with Yarn Cakes? Let my 8 year old teach you how to make your own!

Awesome collection of Caron Cakes pattern ideas!

Yarn cakes are very pretty balls of yarn that generally contain several different colours of yarn, all wound up into a cylinder that we call a cake. But why is this type of yarn so popular and what can you crochet with them? Click to read all about yarn cakes now.

Self-Striping Yarn Cakes – Which brand do I choose? Pattern Ideas & FAQs

Despite years of hints to my husband, I still don’t own a yarn swift and winder, so I thought I’d share my favorite technique for how to wind a yarn ball by hand! All you need is an empty paper towel roll, scissors, and a lovely skein of yarn. I’m winding this buttery soft Mamacha...Read the Post

Let’s Try: Self Striping Yarn Cakes + 2 BONUS Crochet Patterns

Ever wondered what the difference is between different types of yarn? You will learn how many different types of yarn there are here!

"1 Skein Caron Cakes Yarn CHOOSE YOUR Colorway: - Faerie Cake OR - Red Velvet Cake (SOLD OUT) OR - Strawberry Trifle Cake (SOLD OUT) These colorways have all been discontinued Yarn is self striping 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool Skein Weight: 7.1 oz./ 200g Yardage: 383 yd. / 350m Knitting Gauge: 18 sts - 24 rows = 4\" (10 cm) Crochet Gauge: 13 sc - 14 rows = 4\" (10 cm) Suggested Knitting Needle: 5 mm, US - 8 Suggested Crochet Hook: 5 mm, US - H/8 Yarn weight: 4 worsted & aran"