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The Piece of Cake Cardi is a Piece of Cake to Make! It’s a fun project that comes in not only kid size but adult too! It’s my first Caron Cakes project and I have to admit I really loved working with this yarn. I get a little excited over pretty colours so just looking at these cakes put me in a good mood.
Key Takeaways
- The Piece of Cake Cardi is a fun crochet project available in both kid and adult sizes.
- Caron Big Cakes offer better yardage and cost-effectiveness for adult sizes, while regular Caron Cakes are softer and have more sheen.
- The pattern includes a video tutorial that simplifies the process of setting in sleeves, making it beginner-friendly.
- The cardi features buttons for a crossover design and pockets for added coziness and functionality.
- This piece is perfect for anyone looking for a project using Caron Cakes yarn, and a link to purchase the pattern is provided.
Project Overview
The Piece of Cake Cardi crochet pattern that’s fun and easy to make in both children’s and adult sizes using colourful Caron Cakes yarn. It includes a full video tutorial, rounded set-in sleeves, a crossover button detail and cosy pockets, making it a whimsical, wearable cardigan project.
Skill level: Easy
Sizes: Child & Adult Sizes Available
Yarn Weight: Worsted Weight #4
Yarn: Caron Big Cakes
Hook Sizes: US H/8 (5mm), US 9/I (5.5mm)
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/gwoxH7zoYwQ
Video Tutorial
How to Crochet The Piece of Cake Cardi
The Yarn
For my Adult sizes I used Caron Big Cakes. The yardage adds up quick for adult sizes so the big cakes seemed more cost effective. I preferred working with the big cakes over the regular size Caron Cakes so here’s my little Caron Cakes Review!
Caron Cakes Big is 100% acrylic with a tight weave. The tight weave allows for faster crochet speed. Not as soft as regular cakes but once it’s washed I’m sure it will soften up. Better bang for your buck in comparison to regular size cakes. Gauge is slightly different (works up larger).
The regular size cakes have 20% wool 80 & acrylic (downside for those allergic to wool). They have a nice amount of sheen and are very soft. Weave is loose so I would occasionally split the yarn and that slowed my speed a bit. Great colour selection (Faerie Blue above is our Favourite).
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Crochet Hooks:
US H/8 (5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
US 9/I (5.5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
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Additional Materials
Yarn needle
1 20mm Button (inside)
1 Decorative 25mm Button or
Wooden Clip Clips for seaming
Removable Stitch Markers
Garment Tag (optional) custom made by https://brickbubble.ca
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To get a really great shoulder fit the sleeves have a rounded shoulder cap that is set in. Some of you might be intimidated but it really is easy peasy!
The Piece of Cake Cardi buttons on the inside and the outside for a fun crossover design.
You can also use a fun shawl pin if you’d rather not have a button. I love this one from Brickbubble. She also designed my Garment tags which add the perfect personal touch to handmade items.
I’m so glad I decided to add the adult sizes to this pattern. I love how cozy and fun it is to wear. The pockets are the best! 🙂
If you’re looking for a fun project for Caron Cakes give this pattern a Go! Purchase HERE
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