
Sophisticated Depth. Cloud-Like Softness.
Elevate your wardrobe with the understated luxury of Lily's Loop™ Softy Wool Blend Cake Yarn. While our rainbow cakes offer a splash of color, these Monochromatic (Solid-Gradient) cakes are designed for texture lovers.
The unique 8% Wool and 19% Nylon blend creates a soft, fuzzy "halo" that glows in the light. The color isn't just flat; it possesses a subtle, painterly depth (tonal variation) that adds dimension to cables, bobbles, and simple stitches alike.
Why "Softy“ Cake Yarn is a Stash Essential:
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🧶 The "Halo" Texture: The nylon and wool blend creates a gentle fuzz that feels warm and looks expensive. It softens the look of every stitch, giving your handmade garments a professional, boutique finish.
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🎨 Semi-Solid Depth: This is not a flat, boring solid color. The "Single-Color Gradient" process adds slight variations in shade, creating a rich, heathered look that makes even simple stockinette stitch look interesting.
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👕 Perfect for Garments: Unlike loud variegated yarns that hide stitch patterns, this yarn highlights them! It is the perfect choice for cabled sweaters, textured cardigans, and classic scarves.
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📏 Generous Yardage: At 228 meters (249 yards) per 100g cake, it’s lightweight yet warm (DK Weight).
Product Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
| Composition | 73% Acrylic, 19% Nylon, 8% Wool |
| Weight | 100g ± 5g (3.5oz) per cake |
| Length | Approx. 228 meters (249 yards) |
| Diameter | 3mm (DK / Light Worsted / 3-Ply) |
| Rec. Hook | 4.0mm - 5.5mm (G-I) |
| Rec. Needle | 4.0mm - 5.0mm (US 6-8) |
| Needle Count | 9g (Standard Gauge) |
| Texture | Soft, Fuzzy, 3-Ply Structure |
⚠️ Important: The Nature of this Yarn (Please Read)
To achieve this unique texture and color depth, we use a special spinning and dyeing process. Please note the following "Artisanal Characters":
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Joints/Knots: Due to the fiber limits, you may occasionally find a factory knot in the cake. This is industry standard—simply join and keep knitting!
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Subtle Variations: Slight variations in thickness or color shade between dye lots (and sometimes within the same cake) are normal. This adds to the organic, handmade aesthetic of the finished piece.
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Color Transfer: Darker shades may release a tiny amount of excess dye during the first wash. We recommend washing separately.
Project Ideas (How much do I need?)
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Tonal Beanie: 1 Cake.
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Long Textured Scarf: 2 Cakes.
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Adult Cardigan (Size M): 5 - 7 Cakes.
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Textured Throw Blanket: 8 - 10 Cakes.
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Fuzzy Amigurumi: 1 Cake (Makes a very realistic teddy bear!).
🎁 Join the "Lily's Loop" Club
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Free Patterns: Every purchase grants you access to our exclusive digital library. Get patterns specifically designed for gradient cakes (like our Sunrise Shawl) sent to your inbox monthly!
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Wholesale & Custom: We support designers and shop owners! Contact us for wholesale pricing or custom color runs.
Projects coming soon.