It’s always exciting when I’m asked to write a review of a fun yarn! Yarnspirations is a wonderful company, and I’m really proud to bring this Caron Cake yarn review and a NEW FREE crochet design by me! Be sure to scroll and find all the links for the yarn….there’s one showing lots of different ways the yarn is used in designs by Yarnspirations!
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As many of you already know, Yarnspirations released a new yarn called, Caron Cakes. The response to this wonderful and soft yarn was so amazing….you can now expect more Caron Cakes exclusively in Michael’s Store everywhere!
The Caron Cakes have a fun striping effect that will create completely different color groupings depending on the starting shade at the center or outer edge of your ball. It really does help in creating a uniquely beautiful striping that’s as easy as a “piece of cake”.
When I opened my box from Yarnspirations, I found 3 beautiful Caron Cakes in the Buttercream Colorway! I was so excited to get started. I hope you’ll like the pattern and find it elegant and beautiful!
Don’t forget to check out the Look Book from Michael’s too! You’ll love the inspiration in all the projects displayed!
Delightfully Southern Shawl
UPDATE: There is a stitch diagram for this pattern. Click HERE to take a look!
Supplies:
1. Caron Cakes, #4 Worsted Weight, 200 grams/383 yards, 80% acrylic, 20% wool, 2 Cakes/Colorway: Buttercream
2. Hook Size: H/5.0mm
3. Tapestry Needle
Gauge: 13 dc sts and 9 rows = 4″
Finished Measurement: 46” x 14″ (The pattern takes on a crescent shape)
Abbreviations:
bpdc – back post double crochet
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
fpdc – front post double crochet
sc – single crochet
st – stitch
Notes:
- Ch 2 is not considered the first st in the row.
- Ch 1 is not considered the first st in the row.
- Ch 4 is considered the first dc and ch 1 in the row.
- Ch 5 is considered the first dc and ch 2 in the row.
- Add one sc stitch in Row 26, preferably in the middle of the row.
- The first Caron Cake was pulled from the center. When I started the second Caron Cake, it worked out better for me to start from the outer end and work that way than pulling from the center because the yarn “matched” up to that sequence better. You don’t necessarily have to do that because it may work out nicely for you to pull both cakes from the center. I just at least wanted to let you know that’s how mine worked out.
Special Stitches:
V-st: (double crochet, ch 1, double crochet) in specified stitch.
Row 1: Ch 113, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch and each rem ch across, turn. (112 sc)
Row 2: Ch 2 (See Pattern Notes), dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, [(skip next st, V-st <See Special Stitches>in next st) 2 times, skip next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts] 5 times, (skip next st, V-st in next st) 2 times, skip next st, dc in next st, (2 dc in next st) 2 times, dc in next st, [(skip next st, V-st in next st) 2 times**, skip next st, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st] 6 times, ending last repeat at **, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (64 dc, 24 V-sts)
Row 3: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, [(skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts] 5 times, (skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times, dc in next 6 sts, [(skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times**, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st] 6 times, ending last repeat at **, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (74 dc, 24 post sts)
Row: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts [(V-st in next ch-1 sp) 2 times, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts] 5 times, (V-st in next ch-1 sp) 2 times, dc in next 2 sts, (2 dc in next st) 2 times, dc in next 2 sts, [(V-st in next ch-1 sp) 2 times**, dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st] 6 times, ending last repeat at **, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (86 dc, 24 V-sts)
Row 5: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, [(skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts] 5 times, (skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times, dc in next 8 sts, [(skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times**, dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st] 6 times, ending last repeat at **, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (96 dc, 24 post sts)
Row 6: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts [(V-st in next ch-1 sp) 2 times, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts] 5 times, (V-st in next ch-1 sp) 2 times, dc in next 3 sts, (2 dc in next st) 2 times, dc in next 3 sts, [(V-st in next ch-1 sp) 2 times**, dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st] 6 times, ending last repeat at **, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (108 dc, 24 V-sts)
Row 7: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, [(skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts] 5 times, (skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times, dc in next 10 sts, [(skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times**, dc in next 7 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st] 6 times, ending last repeat at **, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (118 dc, 24 post sts)
Row 8: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts [(V-st in next ch-1 sp) 2 times, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 8 sts] 5 times, (V-st in next ch-1 sp) 2 times, dc in next 4 sts, (2 dc in next st) 2 times, dc in next 4 sts, [(V-st in next ch-1 sp) 2 times**, dc in next 8 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st] 6 times, ending last repeat at **, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (130 dc, 24 V-sts)
Row 9: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, [(skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 9 sts] 5 times, (skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times, dc in next 12 sts, [(skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times**, dc in next 9 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st] 6 times, ending last repeat at **, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (140 dc, 24 post sts)
Row 10: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts [(V-st in next ch-1 sp) 2 times, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts] 5 times, (V-st in next ch-1 sp) 2 times, dc in next 5 sts, (2 dc in next st) 2 times, dc in next 5 sts, [(V-st in next ch-1 sp) 2 times**, dc in next 10 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st] 6 times, ending last repeat at **, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (152 dc, 24 V-sts)
Row 11: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, [(skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts] 5 times, (skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times, dc in next 14 sts, [(skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times**, dc in next 11 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st] 6 times, ending last repeat at **, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (162 dc, 24 post sts)
Row 12: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts [(V-st in next ch-1 sp) 2 times, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts] 5 times, (V-st in next ch-1 sp) 2 times, dc in next 6 sts, (2 dc in next st) 2 times, dc in next 6 sts, [(V-st in next ch-1 sp) 2 times**, dc in next 12 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st] 6 times, ending last repeat at **, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (174 dc, 24 V-sts)
Row 13: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, [(skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 13 sts] 5 times, (skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times, dc in next 16 sts, [(skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times**, dc in next 13 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st] 6 times, ending last repeat at **, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (184 dc, 24 post sts)
Row 14: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts [(V-st in next ch-1 sp) 2 times, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 14 sts] 5 times, (V-st in next ch-1 sp) 2 times, dc in next 7 sts, (2 dc in next st) 2 times, dc in next 7 sts, [(V-st in next ch-1 sp) 2 times**, dc in next 14 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st] 6 times, ending last repeat at **, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (196 dc, 24 V-sts)
Row 15: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, [(skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 15 sts] 5 times, (skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times, dc in next 18 sts, [(skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times**, dc in next 15 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st] 6 times, ending last repeat at **, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (206 dc, 24 post sts)
Row 16: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in each dc across and V-st in each ch-1 sp across, turn. (206 dc, 24 V-st)
Row 17: Ch 2, dc in next 3 sts, *skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times**, dc in next 18 sts, repeat from * across, ending last repeat at **, dc in last 4 sts.
Rows 18-23: Repeat Rounds 16-17
Row 24: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts [(V-st in next ch-1 sp) 2 times, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 16 sts] 5 times, (V-st in next ch-1 sp) 2 times, dc in next 8 sts, (2 dc in next st) 2 times, dc in next 8 sts, [(V-st in next ch-1 sp) 2 times**, dc in next 16 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st] 6 times, ending last repeat at **, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (218 dc, 24 V-sts)
Row 25: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, [(skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 17 sts] 5 times, (skip next dc and ch-1 sp, ch 1, fpdc around post of next dc, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times, dc in next 20 sts, [(skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of previous dc) 2 times**, dc in next 17 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st] 6 times, ending last repeat at **, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (228 dc, 24 post sts)
Edging for Delightfully Southern Shawl
Add one sc stitch to Round 1 (In the middle of the row).
Row 1: Ch 1 (See Pattern Notes) sc in first st, sc in each dc and ch-1 sp across, turn. (301 sc)
Row 2: Ch 4 (See Pattern Notes), skip next st, dc in next st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, repeat from * across, turn. (151 dc, 150 ch-1 sps)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, *Ch 5, skip next (ch 1 sp, dc, ch-1 sp), sc in next st, repeat from * across, turn. (75 ch-5 sps)
Row 4: Ch 5 (See Pattern Notes), sc in next ch-5 sp, *ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp , repeat from * across until last sc, ch 2, dc in last st, turn. (2 ch-2 sps, 74 ch-5 sps)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp, repeat from * across ending with sc in top of ch-3, turn. (75 ch-5 sps)
Row 6: Ch 1 sc in first st, *(hdc, 3 dc, hdc) in ch-5 sp, sc in next sc, repeat from * across. Fasten Off. Weave in the ends. (76 sc, 225 dc, 150 hdc)
I want to thank Yarnspirations for sending me the Caron Cakes yarn to design the Delightfully Southern Shawl!
This is a sponsored blog post from Yarnspirations but all opinions are mine.
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Beautiful shawl. Great Christmas gift for my sister. I also love Caron Cakes yarn too!
I am so lost on row 2 is there a video to show
I’m starting the new Delightfully Southern Shawl, but I’m doubling it. I’m still a bit of a BBW and prefer a little more to wrap around. I’m doubling since row 2 is an interesting blend of repeats. Is there a way to increase by half again? Then add a bit of height? So instead of 40″ X 14″ it ends up roughly 60″ X 21″-ish?
Hi Valori,
For Row 1, you would need to increase your stitch count by 18 because the repeat is 9 so you’ll need 2 additional repeats for it to work out correctly. So instead of the repeats in the pattern being 5 and 6, yours would be 6 and 7. Unless you need it larger. Just remember that you really are increasing by 18 stitches to make both sides even. I hope this helps you.
Kathy
Hi Kathy,
I just found this wonderful pattern. Like Valori, I wish to make it a bit longer and wider. Following your instruction to add 18 stitches is working out wonderfully well. However, how do I add rows without making the shawl even wider?
Hi Meryl,
There is a part where you’ll get to in the pattern where you are no longer increasing. So get it to the width that you desire then just continue crocheting the rows until you reach your length.
Kathy
Great! Thank you
Love this shawl! Working on it as I type, however,a little confused on row 2. Am I repeating the entire row 6 Xs? Can’t figure out what is repeated.
Please help
Thanks!
The first set of brackets will tell you to repeat 5 times. So do that part then there will be a next set of instructions (think of it like the center) and complete that part then you will have another set of instructions that will tell you to repeat 6 times but you won’t finish the 6th set completely as you will stop that part at the ** then dc in the last
4 stitches. It’s like you are doing the first half, the center part then the 2nd part. Once you get the second row done, you’ll be able to better see how it goes.
Will try it. thank you!!!
Wow, thanks for such a gorgeous pattern Kathy. Love it – it’s just a shame we can’t get these lovely yarns in the UK – well, we could but shipping and taxes make it too expensive. Good to know what the yarn is like though 🙂
Thank you for taking the time comment! I’m sure you will find the perfect yarn!
Another GREAT shawl pattern! I also took a look at the doc referenced in the weekly email for other items made in Caron Cakes. Are the patterns available somewhere? I took a look on Yarnspirations and didn’t find what I was searching for.
Yeah! I found the Caron Cakes patterns on Michael’s website!!! It just took my using the common sense I was born with.. After all, the brochure I was reading was from Michaels. 😉
Very beautiful pattern.
Love it Kathy can’t wait to give it a try.
It’s very pretty… I am using Caron cakes now making the pebbles hat and cowl… So far the yarn is awesome…. Of course i found where they attached the yarn to each other… I hate when they do that…but at least it was in the 1st color stripe so I just cut that stripe out ….
Love this!! The pattern and yarn go so well together. Can’t wait to make one of these shawls.
Oh My, I love this shawl.Thank You for sharing. Wow!
Love the way this shawl drapes. Your patterns are wonderful!
This is a beautiful shawl that you designed Kathy.
Just what I was looking for, a shawl that wasn’t a triangle. Love it and perfect timing. Lol 🙂 thank you
One question though. I didn’t see how many cakes it takes.
It’s listed in the first line at the end. You need 2 cakes.
Sheesh, sorry for that. My bad. 😜🙄
. Whoot, whoot I just happen to have two cakes in the closet. Can’t wait to get started!!! ✌🏼️❤️🙂
N
Beautiful! I love it!
So pretty! Thank you!
Love the pattern. One of the best I’ve seen for the Caron Cakes. Thank you!