---
product_id: 85592762
title: "Caron Chunky Cakes Self Striping Yarn 297 yd/271 m 9.8 oz/280 g (Plum Perfect)"
brand: "caron"
price: "R63"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/85592762-caron-chunky-cakes-self-striping-yarn-297-yd-271-m
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# 297 yd/271 m 100% Acrylic 9.8 oz/280 g Caron Chunky Cakes Self Striping Yarn 297 yd/271 m 9.8 oz/280 g (Plum Perfect)

**Brand:** caron
**Price:** R63
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🧵 Stitch Your Dreams into Reality!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Caron Chunky Cakes Self Striping Yarn 297 yd/271 m 9.8 oz/280 g (Plum Perfect) by caron
- **How much does it cost?** R63 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/85592762-caron-chunky-cakes-self-striping-yarn-297-yd-271-m)

## Best For

- caron enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted caron brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Use:** Ideal for knitting, crocheting, and everything in between!
- • **Generous Yardage:** Create larger projects without the worry of running out.
- • **Easy Care Convenience:** Machine washable and dryable for hassle-free maintenance.
- • **Unleash Your Creativity:** Craft stunning projects with vibrant self-striping colors!
- • **Perfect for All Skill Levels:** Whether you're a novice or a pro, this yarn is your new best friend.

## Overview

Caron Chunky Cakes Self Striping Yarn in Plum Perfect offers a generous 297 yards of 100% acrylic yarn, weighing 9.8 oz. Perfect for both knitting and crocheting, it features a recommended gauge of 11 stitches and 14 rows in 4 inches, and is machine washable for easy care.

## Description

Caron Chunky Cakes is a wonderfully thick acrylic version of an all time favorite! The five color striping creates unique knit and crochet projects like blankets, garments, and cold-weather accessories! This machine washable and dryable yarn is ideal for easy care, long lasting patterns.

## Features

- Contents: 100% Acrylic Skein Weight: 9.8 oz. / 280 g Yardage: 297 yd. / 271 m Knitting Gauge: 11 stitches and 14 rows in 4” Crochet Gauge: 8 sc and 9 rows in 4” Suggested Knitting Needle: US 11 (8mm) Suggested Crochet Hook: US L-11 (8mm) Machine Wash and Dry

## Product Details

- **Material:** Acrylic
- **Brand:** Caron
- **Color:** Multicolor
- **Item Weight:** 0.61 Pounds
- **Item Length:** 10669.29 Inches
- **Product Care Instructions:** Machine Wash
- **Material Composition:** Acrylic 100
- **UPC:** 057355422810

## Images

![Caron Chunky Cakes Self Striping Yarn 297 yd/271 m 9.8 oz/280 g (Plum Perfect) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71i1GvcItuL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this thin or thick yarn**
A: Chunky cakes are thick. Like a 5-6 ply feel. I use an I hook with it

**Q: Is this comparable to Caron Anniversary Cakes?**
A: These skeins are 9.8 Oz.  The Anniversary cakes are very large 35.3 oz.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extremely beautiful vera gated yard
*by V***P on August 6, 2022*

This yard is extremely beautiful as a very gated yarn. It works up in any pattern beautifully.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great colors, as an avid knitter it is a definite repeat purchase
*by S***T on February 22, 2021*

Made a blanketI love it and the recipient loves itI would defiantly buy a chunky cake again for another blanket project

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ size and weight
*by T***4 on April 16, 2021*

The product was ok

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-04-24*