By Lily's Loop

Rainbow 5-Ply Gradient Cake Yarn (100g) DK Weight

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Color: 21 Red Blue with White

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Details

  • Content: 100% Polyester
  • Yarn Weight: 5 Bulky
  • Weight & Yardage: 50g/1.76oz, 75m/82yds
  • Knit Gauge: Approx. 4in = 16 sts x 22 rows (using 4mm needles)
  • Crochet Gauge: Approx. 4in = 12sc x 15 rows (using 4mm hook)
  • Recommended Needles: US 6-8 (4mm-5mm)
  • Recommended Hook: US E-4 to G-7 (3mm-4.5mm)
  • Care: Hand wash in cold water and lay flat to dry. Do not bleach or iron.
Brow with Red Yellow Rainbow 5-Ply Gradient Cake Yarn (100g) DK Weight – crochet yarn by Lily's Loop
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Slice into a World of Color. No Weaving Ends Required!

Add a splash of magic to your hooks and needles with  Rainbow Cake Yarn. This gorgeous 5-ply yarn features long, smooth color transitions that create beautiful stripes and gradients automatically as you stitch.

Crafted with a perfect "Golden Ratio" blend (45% Cotton, 55% Acrylic), it offers the breathability of natural cotton with the durability and softness of premium acrylic. It’s squishy, lightweight, and specifically wound into a "Cake" shape so it sits flat on your table and won't roll away while you create!

Why Crafters Are Obsessed:

  • 🌈 Seamless Gradients (Self-Striping): Hate weaving in a million loose ends? Let the yarn do the work! Create stunning multi-colored blankets, scarves, and hats with just one continuous strand.

  • 👶 The Perfect Blend (Soft & Strong): The 45% Cotton provides a natural, matte finish and breathability, while the 55% Acrylic ensures the project is lightweight, machine washable, and retains its shape. Ideal for baby clothes and blankets.

  • 🦄 Amigurumi Ready: This ~2mm (DK Weight) yarn is the secret to making those viral multi-colored dragons, unicorns, and jellyfish. The color shifts make every creature unique!

  • 🍰 Tangle-Free "Cake" Design: Pull from the outside for a slow reveal, or pull from the center for a fast start. The flat bottom keeps your yarn stable.

Product Specifications

Feature Detail
Brand Lily's Loop™
Material 45% Cotton + 55% High-Bulk Acrylic
Weight 100g ± 5g (3.5oz)
Length Approx. 193 meters (210 yards)
Thickness 2mm (DK / Light Worsted / 5-Ply)
Rec. Hook 3.0mm - 4.0mm (3.0mm for Amigurumi)
Rec. Needle 3.5mm - 4.5mm (US 4-7)
Gauge (4mm) 10x10cm = 19 stitches x 29 rows

What Can You Make with One Cake?

  • Fantasy Amigurumi: A medium-sized rainbow dinosaur or unicorn.

  • Baby Accessories: A beanie and booty set.

  • Mandala Decor: A stunning wall hanging or doily.

  • Want a full baby blanket? We recommend 3-4 cakes.

💡 Pro-Tips for Cake Yarn

  1. Control Your Color: Check the center of the cake before you start. You can choose to start with the light color (center pull) or the dark color (outside pull) to change the look of your project!

  2. Knot Check: Like all gradient yarns, factory knots may occasionally occur where colors change. This is normal industry practice—simply join and keep stitching!

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    • 📚 Free Monthly Patterns: When you buy our yarn, you don't just get materials; you get ideas. We send Exclusive Digital Patterns & Tutorials (Amigurumi, Bags, Decor) directly to your inbox every month.

    • 🤝 Wholesale & Custom Support: Are you a designer, teacher, or shop owner? We offer competitive Bulk Pricing and Custom Color Dyeing services. Let us be your reliable supply partner. (Contact us for a wholesale quote!)