Self-striping sport yarn with wool for easy colorwork
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You know that feeling when you cast on a plain sweater and wish the yarn would just do something interesting on its own? That is exactly what Cakes Viceroy is built for. The self-striping construction means your project shifts through color automatically, row by row, so you stay focused on the stitching rather than on swapping skeins.
The fiber blend is honest and practical: 80% acrylic gives you the durability and easy care that everyday items need, while 10% wool adds a natural warmth and slight bounce that pure acrylic often lacks. The 10% polyamide rounds things out with added strength, which matters most if you are making accessories that take a lot of wear, like wrist warmers, hats, or children's garments.
At 370m per 100g ball and a Fine (Sport/Baby) weight, one pack of four balls gives you a total of 1,480m to work with. That is more than enough yardage for an adult-sized lightweight sweater or cardigan, and you will have plenty left over for a matching hat or cowl. If you want something with a more rustic, natural feel and no acrylic in the recipe, the Alpaca Fine Magic is a fine-weight wool-alpaca-acrylic blend sitting at the same 375m per ball mark and suits the same kinds of garment projects beautifully.
Beginners will feel comfortable with this yarn. It knits up at a fine sport weight so stitches are easy to see and correct, and the self-striping pattern keeps motivation high because you can watch the colorway build with every few rows. For a fine-weight option that leans more into natural fiber territory with a soft alpaca and wool hand, take a look at Norsk Fine, which carries the same Sport weight classification and a generous 375m per ball. If you are chasing that smooth, polished drape that suit shawls and layering pieces, Hand Dyed Merino Extrafine is a 100% superwash extrafine merino at 350m per ball that handles blocking exceptionally well at this weight.
With 13 colorways ranging from bold Fuchsia/Grey and Black/Gold to softer Baby Pink/Grey Shades and Green Shades/White, there is a palette here for every project mood and season. Grab a pack now while the full colorway range is available.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Fiber Composition | 10% Wool, 80% Acrylic, 10% Polyamide The acrylic core keeps it affordable and durable; the wool adds natural warmth and body; the polyamide boosts stitch durability for high-wear items. |
| Yarn Weight | 2 Fine: Sport, Baby Finer than DK but thicker than fingering — great for lightweight garments, baby items, and accessories with good stitch definition. |
| Yardage per Ball | 370m / 404.64 yds Generous yardage at this weight means one pack of 4 balls gives you around 1,480m total, enough for a lightweight adult sweater. |
| Weight per Ball | 100gr / 3.53oz Standard 100g ball size makes it easy to calculate how many balls you need compared to most published patterns. |
| Package Content | 4 balls per pack Sold as a set of 4 matching balls from the same dye run, which is important for consistent color progression across your project. |
| Brand | Ice Yarns Produced by Ice Yarns, a well-established brand known for affordable, trend-led colorways. |
| Recommended Needle Size | Not specified Typical for Sport weight: try 3.5-4mm needles and swatch first to match your pattern gauge. |
| Recommended Hook Size | Not specified Typical for Sport weight: try a 3.5-4mm crochet hook as a starting point and adjust as needed. |
| Gauge | Not specified Always knit or crochet a 10cm x 10cm swatch before starting to ensure your tension matches the pattern requirements. |
| Care Instructions | Not specified With 80% acrylic content, gentle machine washing is likely suitable, but check the ball band label to confirm before washing. |
| Colorway Notes | Self-striping, 13 colorways available The yarn stripes automatically as you work, so no colour-changing is needed; buy all balls from the same pack for consistent stripe sequencing. |
| Country of Origin | Not specified Origin information is not listed on the product page. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much Cakes Viceroy yarn do I need for a sweater or cardigan?
Each ball gives you 370m and weighs 100g, and the pack comes with 4 balls, so you start with 1,480m. For an average adult-sized sport-weight sweater, you typically need between 1,200m and 1,600m depending on your size and stitch pattern, so one pack will cover most sizes up to a medium or a relaxed large. If you are making a cropped style, a child's sweater, or a simple pullover without sleeves, you will likely have yarn to spare. For a full adult cardigan in larger sizes, it is a good idea to grab two packs so you are not left short mid-project. Always swatch first, because your tension directly affects how far the yarn goes.
Is the acrylic and wool blend in Cakes Viceroy suitable for machine washing?
The 80% acrylic content makes this yarn considerably more wash-friendly than a pure wool yarn, and most acrylic-wool blends handle a gentle machine wash cycle without felting or distorting when you follow the label instructions. The 10% wool component does mean you should avoid hot water and a vigorous spin cycle, as heat and agitation are what cause wool fibers to felt. A cold or lukewarm gentle cycle and laying the finished item flat to dry will keep your project looking its best. Check the ball band label before washing for the manufacturer's specific guidance, since care instructions can vary by colorway or production batch. For completely worry-free machine washing, a 100% superwash wool like Hand Dyed Merino Extrafine is your safest option.
