Cakes Passion acrylic DK yarn: self-striping cakes
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You know the feeling: you've got a colourful project in your head, you want the yarn to do the striping work for you, but the self-striping options in your stash keep running out just before the second sleeve. That's exactly the problem Cakes Passion solves. Two chunky 125g balls per pack, 350m each, shipped together so the colourways actually match.
The self-striping colour transitions come pre-wound in cake format, which means no winding, no tangles, just casting on. It's 100% acrylic all the way through, so if you've ever dealt with a wool WIP that shed fibres all over a dark project and then bloomed into something unrecognisable after the first wash, this yarn is a different story entirely. Acrylic holds its shape, doesn't felt, and takes machine washing without drama, the kind of reliability that makes it genuinely beginner-friendly not just in marketing language but in actual project survival rate.
At 700m total, you've got enough for a comfortable adult shawl or a light cardigan in smaller sizes. No stressing about yardage mid-project. If you want a solid-colour companion for contrast hems or colour-blocking, our Gonca is the same DK-weight acrylic, which means your gauge swatch carries straight across with zero adjustment.
Pilling is a fair concern with any acrylic yarn, and this weight and construction handles regular wear well, so you won't be frogging a finished sweater six months in because it's turned into fuzz balls. Magic Light is another 100% acrylic DK option from us if you're after a plain colour to hold alongside a Cakes Passion skein for a fun two-tone effect, and Magic Glitz works at the same DK weight with a lurex thread woven in that catches the light beautifully against the Cakes Passion colour blocks. With colorways running from the earthy softness of Dark Cream with Light Pink and Light Grey all the way through to full-spectrum Rainbow, there's genuinely something for every stash palette, and at 125g per ball the value per metre is hard to argue with.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Fiber Composition | 100% Acrylic Durable, easy-care, holds colour well, and suitable for crafters who need a machine-washable option or have wool sensitivities. |
| Yarn Weight | Type 3 Light: DK / Light / Worsted A versatile mid-weight that knits up at a satisfying pace — great for garments, accessories, and home goods without being too slow or too fast. |
| Yardage per Ball | 350m / 382.76yds Generous length per ball; two balls together give you 700m / 765yds total, enough for a full shawl or smaller garment. |
| Weight per Ball | 125g / 4.41oz A larger-than-average ball size, so you get real project value without constant ball-switching. |
| Package Content | 2 balls per pack Both balls are from the same colourway, so no dye-lot hunting or ordering separately and hoping they match. |
| Brand | Ice Yarns Made by Ice Yarns, available directly from iceyarns.com. |
| Recommended Needle Size | Not specified For DK-weight acrylic, a gauge swatch on 4mm needles is a good starting point; adjust from there to hit your target tension. |
| Recommended Hook Size | Not specified A 4mm–4.5mm crochet hook is typical for DK acrylic, but always swatch first. |
| Gauge | Not specified Knit a small gauge swatch before starting any fitted project to confirm your personal tension. |
| Care Instructions | Not specified 100% acrylic yarns are generally machine washable on a gentle cool cycle — check the ball band when your order arrives to confirm. |
| Colourway / Dye Lot | Self-striping cake format; available in Rainbow, Pink Shades/Maroon/Salmon, and Dark Cream/Light Pink/Light Grey Each pack contains two balls from the same colourway batch, so the striping sequence continues consistently across both balls. |
| Country of Origin | Not specified Not listed on the product page. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much Cakes Passion yarn do I need for a full-size adult blanket?
A standard adult throw blanket (roughly 120cm x 150cm) worked in DK weight typically needs somewhere in the region of 1,400m to 1,800m, depending on your stitch pattern and tension. One pack of Cakes Passion gives you 700m, so you're looking at two to three packs for a cosy blanket. For a baby blanket, one pack is usually enough at about 60cm x 80cm. Lap blankets fall somewhere in between. The self-striping effect in cake format means the colour changes happen automatically as you work, so a blanket knit or crocheted from these cakes ends up looking far more complex than the actual stitch count suggests. Always grab an extra pack if you're unsure, because running out mid-project hurts.
Is 100% acrylic yarn safe for babies and people with sensitive skin?
Acrylic often gets a bad reputation in handcraft communities, but modern acrylic yarns are genuinely a long way from the scratchy stuff we all remember. The 100% acrylic construction in Cakes Passion means there's no lanolin and no animal fibre, which is actually a plus for anyone who reacts to wool. It's not the same as certified baby-grade acrylic, so if you're making something that will sit against very sensitive newborn skin, you might want to do a small wear test first. For older babies, toddlers, and adults who find wool itchy, it works well. The big win is care: acrylic survives the washing machine in a way that hand-knit woolens simply don't, which is a real practical bonus for kids' items and gifts.
