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15 Caron Cakes Patterns

These yarn cakes patterns are so pretty and easy to make.

Caron Cakes patterns have taken the world by storm! These fantastic yarns change color on their own so you don't have to, and they come in a variety of beautiful color schemes and even types. After the original Caron Cakes were released, there have since been other sizes, weights, and compositions. You can find Caron Big Cakes, Tea Cakes, and Cupcakes in stores now for even more colors and project possibilities!

Learn how to make scarves, hats, and other patterns with the yarn cakes ideas in this collection. Whether you want to make a small hat with the Cupcakes yarn or a scarf using one skein of the Caron Cakes, you'll find a selection of some of our favorite patterns here. All of these patterns are free crochet patterns, but our friends at AllFreeKnitting and AllFreeCrochet have several gorgeous patterns as well:

Enjoy the stunning patterns listed below to get started using yarn cakes!

Desert Winds Modern Crochet Triangle Scarf

This stunning triangle scarf pattern features cool neutrals and works up with just one of the Caron Cakes. This free crochet scarf pattern would be lovely to wear with a light jacket, like a jean jacket or leather coat.

Ocean Waves Caron Cakes Scarf

Make a beautiful new scarf using yarn cakes! This pretty pattern is crocheted longways to create lovely vertical stripes in this scarf. The tassles on each side are a lovely added touch!

Crochet Lilac Frosting Scarf

Learn how to crochet the grit stitch and give your new scarf great texture in addition to great colors! This purple hued color scheme is so pretty.

Caron Cupcakes Crochet Hat

Your kids will love these darling hats! Use Caron Cupcakes to make them. The Caron Cupcakes yarn comes with pom poms and it's a slightly smaller skein then regular Caron Cakes (244 yards versus 383 yards and 100% acrylic instead of 20% wool). A smaller skein is perfect for a smaller project like this one, and Smitha even wrote in her blog post that she had about half the skein left over!

Piece of Cake Caron Cakes Cowl Pattern

If you love infinity scarves, you'll definitely want to make this easy cowl! The way the color blocking stacks when you loop the cowl is so lovely, and once you get the hang of this pattern, you'll have no problem multitasking, working on this pattern while you watch TV or chat with friends.

Zig Zag Crochet Poncho

Use 3 balls of Caron Big Cakes for this stunning, cozy pattern. The colors are both bright and subdued---isn't that fabulous? If you're looking for what to make with Caron cakes, this is a beautiful crochet pattern.

Dreamy Caron Cakes Blanket Pattern

How gorgeous is this?? Grab 5 balls of Caron Baby Cakes in the "fresh air" colorway to complete this project. The beautiful box stitches are so lovely and add wonderful texture! This would be a perfect baby shower gift or something to keep for yourself.

Seaside Caron Cakes Afghan Pattern

This gorgeous summer afghan is reminscent of that lakehouse up North! The beautiful shell stitch is perfect for thinking back to those days at the beach.

Sweet Cake Crochet Shawl Pattern

This darling pattern is featured in multiple colorways so you can get a feel for which you prefer! This bright and cheery version looks like a sunset. It's the perfect project to wrap around your shoulders on cool summer nights.

One Skein Caron Cakes Scarf

One of the major advantages of Caron Cakes is you can make projects with just one ball! This is the perfect example. The stitchwork on this Caron Cakes scarf pattern is simply gorgeous!

Easy Shell Shawl Crochet Pattern

Caron Cotton Cakes is your yarn of choice for this beautiful shawl! The openwork stitches are beautiful and lovely for any in-between weather.

Summer Granny Bag Pattern

How about a free crochet bag pattern using those yarn cakes? Aren't the colors just so beautiful when they work up into cute granny squares? This is the perfect bag pattern for beginners, and the colors are just so cheery.

Funfetti Crochet Slouchy Hat Pattern

You only need one of those Caron Cakes to make this darling pattern! This hat is beginner friendly, and you can achieve the look of colorwork without any effort at all.

Caron Cakes Baby Blanket

Hello, beautiful! This baby blanket is way too pretty to pass up. Look at those colors! This colorway is a wonderful gender-neutral option for an upcoming baby shower.

Light Breezy Asymmetrical Summer Poncho

This light summer poncho is so open and perfect for layering with a simple tank top or a sundress. The shades of purple change subtly yet beautifully! You can find this tutorial not as a written pattern but as a video.

Have you used yarn cakes before? What did you make?

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