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Knit and Crochet Patterns with Lion Brand Cake Yarns!

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These cake yarns from Lion Brand are just amazing – and let me tell ya why. I’m going to take you through three different collections that are made up of the same acrylic fibers, weight, and yardage. The only thing that sets them apart are the colorways within each collection. How cool is that?! So no matter what project you have, you could probably find the yarn you need somewhere within these cake yarns.

COLORS, COLORS, COLORS!

One of my favorite things about this yarn is that the colors are spaced so well within the cake. A lot of striping happens on its own with little to no color changing for you! I don’t know about you, but I am all about making my projects as easy as they can be. (thanks LB!)

So let’s get down to business here with the three different collections… We’ve got, Cupcake, Mandala, and Mandala Baby. (don’t worry, I’ll let you know which patterns are using which yarns below)

First up, Cupcake! I mean, don’t cupcakes always come first?? As expected, I think these colorways are the cutest of all, and there’s plenty of them to go around. Let’s just get right into it:

  • Gelato – pastels have stolen my heart! You have mint green, a pale periwinkle, and all the pinky coral shades. Italian gelato in a cone anyone? (Anybody else getting hungry?)
  • Apple Picking – this one would make such a fun, bright fall pattern with its earthtones, reds, and oranges.
  • Moody Blue – I’m also a sucker for beautiful, rich shades of blue and this is it – with a touch of taupe and granny smith apple green.

With Mandala, you’ll have the widest variety of colors – there’s a little of everything! Muted and neutral colorways for unisex patterns, bright and fun colors for kids (or just a little something different for you!), and some really nice and rich jewel tones. There’s even a new selection of metallic colors named Mandala Sparkle! *squeals with joy* I’ve listed my favorites below:

  • Griffin – a muted, deep and dark mix of navy and grey, with a couple splashes of color
  • Pegasus – a bright display of peach and lavender pastels, with cream and grey
  • Wizard – turn the brightness down a notch on rainbow colors, and that’s what you’ve got here!

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Mandala Baby! This is where you’ll find pastels and bright hues. If you’re looking to make a baby blanket, or to just branch out and make a fun, colorful statement piece to liven up your wardrobe, this is the collection for you. Here are some suggestions:

  • Dreamworld – reminds me of Neapolitan ice cream, with pinks, mauve greys, and white
  • Honey Dukes – this one shouts summertime with bold aquas, yellows, and peachy pinks
  • Magic Moon – a more muted colorway made of speckled purples, taupe, and white

 

OTHER PATTERNS TO MAKE FOR FALL

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1.Crochet Wishing Well Wrap  / 2. Crochet Penelope Dress  / 3. Crochet Ruffle Sleeve Cardigan

MY EXPERIENCE WITH THIS YARN

My Wishing Well Wrap was made with the Mandala Baby yarn. And yes, the colorway name is also wishing well. I just loved it so much, I had to use that name for my project too! Just as you would suspect, this yarn was made with your little babes in mind – so it’s super soft and touchable.

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PATTERNS

Click the photo or link below to check out the patterns and kits! Don’t forget to shop my favorite tools and materials HERE!

  1. Crochet Wishing Well Wrap Kit from Sewrella (using Mandala Baby) – Once you get into the groove of this pattern, it is so easy and lets you multitask while you work! Also, I only had to snip and color change three times – and that’s only because I wanted the change to be at or very near the end of the rows. Have I mentioned I love this yarn? Well I do!blank
  2. Knit Woodland Dream Afghan Pattern from Irina Poludnenko (using Cupcake) – This afghan uses bits and pieces from several different skeins of Cupcake, but my oh my, is it pretty. I could look at those pops of sapphire blue for days.blank
  3. Crochet Earl Grey Wrap Kit from Two of Wands (using Mandala Baby) – The striping on this wrap is everything. The fade of blues is smooth like butta, and I can’t get over it. Plus it’ll be the easiest and best twenty dollars you’ve ever spent!blank
  4. Crochet Spring Bean Cowl Kit from Little Monkeys Crochet (using Mandala) – Y’all… LOOK at that stitch definition! Rebecca is just a doll and went ahead and made this cowl in the three different colorways available for the kit! Each one is more stunning than the last. By the way, it only takes one cake to make, which means… Eight dollas for a kit will make ya holla!blank
  5. Crochet Adirondack Wrap Kit from One Dog Woof (using Mandala) – This beautiful, oversized piece of magic is some kind of wizardry! (one of the colorways is called wizard… *buh dum tss!*) It’s such a wonderful example of the self striping this yarn does for you. It really is what dreams are made of.blank
  6. Crochet Hexagon Blossom Afghan Pattern from Teresa Chorzepa (using Cupcake)- This one reminds me of honeycomb! It would be too cute in a kid’s or toddler’s room. It also uses a few different colors from multiple skeins – including that delightful gelato color we discussed earlier. I vote you just make the whole thing of out gelato. Er, the yarn color gelato, not the ice cream… Or just eat some good ole gelato!blank
  7. Knit Helix Leg Warmers Pattern from Cindy Grosch (using Mandala) – These colorful leg warmers are bringing some sunshine into my life. Who says you can’t wear bright colors in the fall or winter?! Not me friends. blank
  8. Knit Java Wrap Pattern from Two of Wands (using Cupcake) – I think it’s safe to say these yarns are popular for wrap patterns, right? But for good reason! They just stripe so nicely, and who doesn’t love stripes? I can personally attest to my wardrobe being 95% stripes.blank
  9. Crochet Rio Kit from Skeinsnsticks Designs (using Mandala) – This is such an eye-catching and unique pattern, I just had to include it. All these pretty open stitches make it nice and breezy for summer!blank
  10. Crochet Starburst Blankie Pattern from Teresa Chorzepa (using Mandala Baby) – This vibrant starburst shaped baby blanket (made with that fun Honey Dukes color!) is the perfect size for babies, totaling a bit more than 3 feet in width. It’s great for floor time play or to wrap them up in.blank

I hope you found a pattern you’d love to make using one of the Lion Brand cake yarns! Thanks so much for checking out these kits and patterns using my affiliate links to make your purchases – the proceeds help support this blog and its free content!

 

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Comments

  1. Fall patterns I’d love to see: Cozy, work friendly cardigans, a new from the middle afghan, and mitten patterns are always a winner!

  5. lionbrand never fails in amazing yarn or colors! As a newbie crocheter and knitter this would be amazing for me to start with

  6. I love love love the mandala yarn! I also love your beautiful patterns! Thank you for sharing!

  9. I’m so excited to try these yarns soon! I’ll have to make that wrap next. And a baby blanket or two.

  10. The wraps are my favourite!! Always useful and can be made so many different colour ways!

  12. I can’t wait to start whipping up some scarves in these pretty colors! It doesn’t get too cold here in central Texas so the lighter weight is perfect!

  18. Great blog post. I love those colors. I would love to see you make ponchos for fall, sweaters, maybe a dress specifically for fall/winter, shawl, hats and /or scarves

  19. I am looking forward to making new shawls this fall. There are so many beautiful patterns I want to try!

  24. I love all the wraps. I love this yarn and how it incorporates colour change without having so many ends to darn in.

  27. I haven’t tried some of the new yarns as yet but with what I’ve tried I love so far. Is like to see some dress pattern for fall, shawls and scarves

  34. Your wishing well wrap is on my to do list! Xant wait to find the perfect yarn to tackle it!

  35. Thank you so much for your generosity and for sharing your creativity and passion with all of us!

  39. I’d love to see a crocheted crop top! I mostly wear high-waisted skirts and pants and it’s so hard to find patterns to wear with them!

  42. This yarn looks awesome! I’ve never used a cake but think they would be great for scarfs and cardigans ❤️

  43. I am looking for sweater patterns that can be used for male and female kids. We have 7 kids and they all want me to make them big comfy sweaters like Molly Weasley makes for her kids!

  46. Thanks for the ideas to use for the cakes that is more than just blankets.

    Thank you for the chance to win the cakes!

  49. Love all of these cakes! They’re hard to resist! I love to make and wear cowls and shawls. Also blankets would be beautiful in these yarns.

  57. I haven’t used self-striping yarns very much but I love colour and hate weaving in ends so I’m excited to try some of these! For fall I would be excited to see cropped sweater patterns – something that would pair with waisted skirts, stockings and boots. I also like mobius scarfs (so practical and warm) and socks with fun tops that can peak out from under boots would be nice too!

  62. Lion Brand has really been coming out with a lot of new yarns recently – more than I can keep up with! 🙂

  63. Blankets. I love blankets. My cousin and his wife are expecting their first child in January and I can’t wait to start a blanket for the little one.

  64. I have so many baby blankets on the to do list, I can’t wait to try the cupcake yarn!

  65. Would love to try a crochet wrap out of some of these and make a mini version for my daughter, thanks for a fab offer x

  66. I am looking forward to knitting the Boxy fingering weight sweater and the Easy Breezy Cardi from Lion Brand.

  67. Thanks for all the ideas! I saw a few that need to be added to my project list.

  68. I’m looking for a pattern for a multi stitch wrap or shawl using the Lion brand cake yarn.

  72. I love lionbrands cakes. I just today found sparkle at Walmart. Can’t wait to knit with it.

  74. I love crocheting with all the warm colors for fall. They warm me from the inside out on a cold bitter night….

  76. I’m looking forward to scarves, hats and blankets I can make for my daughter and her family. They have just been stationed in Alaska for the next 4 years and 8 want to keep them all warm. Thank you.

  77. I love reading your blog! I taught myself to crochet and love to learn from your patterns!

  80. What am I not looking for is more accurate lol. Really though I want a simple cardigan, because i’m terrified to make clothes but love comfy pullover/cardigans.

  81. I am always looking for new and fun hat patterns for kids that arent character hats. Thanks so much for the contest!

  83. Well, happy belated birthday?

    Oh boy…I am very intrigued by your Penelope dress–so pretty with a pair of black leggings underneath…also wanting to make a special afghan just for me in the winter!

  86. I love all of these project ideas! Such beautiful colors. I have never worked with Mandala yarn, but I love the cake yarns, and would love to try it out!

  87. These yarns are beautiful! I’m hoping to make a shawl for this fall and some of these are great!

  88. I’m more of a blanket maker, that hexagon blanket is really falling my name. Love the cakes

  89. What items am I looking for this fall? I would love to make a really nice sweater. I’m also thinking of making some leg warmers and possibly a nice cozy blanket.

  91. I am looking to make my very first sweater this fall! I am seeking a fairly beginner pattern, even if I am an intermediate crocheter. It’s a goal I’ve had for a while and plan to reach it this year! Thanks for the giveaway!

  94. I love all your patterns! Thank you so much for what you do! I love Cupcake, and Mandala yarn! I am thinking of trying either the Le Nuage wrap or the Ava poncho in Cupcake I just haven’t decided on the color yet.

  98. I’m looking for a crochet ruana or shrug pattern for fall, I also want to crochet some hats, wristers,and a blanket.

  100. I would love to see a new scarf pattern for these! Not necessarily a shawl or triangle scarf though. Or maybe a hat pattern?

  104. I would make blankets for my niece and nephew, leg warmers for myself any patterns would be awesome with this yarn !

  105. I love the Mandala yarns and can’t wait to make projects with Cupcake! Bought your pattern book yesterday (Happy Birthday, btw ☺️????????????) and would love to try some patterns from there!

  107. I’ve used Mandala twice and really liked it. I have some baby I haven’t had a chance to try yet, and I’d love to get my hands on cupcake :D.

  108. I love Lion Brand, and the cakes, take the cake 🙂 I am looking for shawl patterns to work up for fall.

  109. I would make blankets for my niece and nephew, leg warmers for myself any patterns would be awesome with thirst yarns!

  110. I’d totaly make some cute scarves, ponchos, and those leg warmers look amazing.

  116. I can’t wait to find a. Cardigan pattern I fall in love with and it’s something at my skill level

  117. Gorgeous colors and patterns! Cant wait to see more of your beautiful clothing patterns for women!

  118. I love, Love, love the colors on the yarn cakes!!! I bought your Wishing well wrapp kit and I absolutely love it!!! I thought about gifting it but I loved it to much lol!

  119. I’ve been wanting to make your wishing well wrap pattern for ages but can’t get the yarn where I live unfortunately ???? Would love to win this giveaway!! ????

  120. I love yarn cakes!! I’m using Mandala in colorway Centaur now. Making a big square blanket. Washes up great!

  121. I’m new to crocheting…A hood that is also a cowl neck type scarf..would have to be easy though!

  125. More wraps and blankets! I have been on a blanket binge lately and I’m always looking for more patterns!

  126. I would love more garments, like the Penelope Dress. Skirts, flowy dresses, and shirts. Like clothes for Maternity!

  127. I have yet to try one of these Beautiful selections from Lion Brand ! I would love to try a Baby Blanket or Beautiful shawl or wrap.

  128. I’m looking forward to making fall scarves and cowls. I always love a good shawl when it starts turning cooler too.

  129. I would love to see more flowy clothes. Shirts, skirts and dresses. I just love the Penelope dress.

  131. Oooooh, these yarns are beautiful! I’ve been wanting to give them a try. The Earl Gray wrap from Two of Wands and your Wishing Well Wrap have been on my “to make” list since the patterns were released! I can’t wait to try them out!

  136. Would love some baby patterns as I have a little one due in September and want to make her all sorts of cute things!!

  137. I love the color cobinations of this yarn. I would love to see some more of you shawl/wrap designs. And maybe even a crochet version of your Simple Knit Sweater. And of course anything for babies will be amazing!

  139. I’m looking for some more blankets this fall, and quick projects (like home decor or clutches) that I can whip up for holiday gifts. This is an amazing giveaway, thank you!

  142. Every last one of these is amazing!!! I love shawls, so much! Things with hoods or ruffles are super.

  143. All of these cake yarns are so pretty, I imagine them as scarves so often when I see them in stores.

  145. Hi. Would so love to work with this yarn, but we don’t get it here in South Africa.

  146. i am looking for unique mitts and hat sets, something that stands out in design and then a nice graduated colorway or unique colorway. Those cakes have fabulous colors!

  148. That baby blanket pattern looks so cute and I loovvee the colors. A friend of mine is having a baby soon and I was thinking about making something like that but unsure on pattern or color bc she doesn’t want themed anything I can’t wait to make that!

  149. Ooh, I love all these patterns. I want to try the leg warmers for those cool football game days.

  150. Love this mandala yarn! It’s so soft and has an amazing squish factor. Can’t wait to see what new fall patterns are going to be published!

  151. They would be perfect for a baby blanket especially the star one with many points that I’ve been eyeing for a while now.

  153. I ❤ Lion Brand! Can’t wait to try some of these yarns. And maybe make some long drapey cardigans for fall! So fun!

  156. I see a lot of crochet projects using Mandala and Cupcake yarns, but not knitted projects. I’d love to see more knitted projects using these yarns.

  157. I absolutly love the mandala colors and yarn. It’s one of my favorites to work with! I’d love to see more cowl and sweater patterns!

  158. Lovely patterns you have highlighted for the yarn. I am considering the the Wishing Well wrap as well as the Adirondack Wrap to start. Thank you for this Give Away

  159. I’ve taken a sudden interest in shawls and cowls, especially in some of those fall colors, so I’d love to see more of those patterns! ????

  160. Love the Mandala yarn! I’m working up a lightweight cardigan with it now!!

    For fall I keep dreaming of a big cozy sweater. I think I found the perfect yarn for it the other day!!! ????

  163. These colors are beautiful! And the patterns ???? I can’t wait to make my first sweater this fall!

  164. I’m loving the wrap patterns and those legwarmers would be great. I’ve got some mandala baby on my needles at the moment.

  166. I would love to see some afghan patterns. I’m looking to dress up my home with some cute ones!

  168. These cakes are also so beautiful!!! I hope we’ll get them in our local michaels soon :). Can’t wait to make lots of pretty shawls and scarves for the fall and winter:)

  171. I’d love to make some super scarves and wraps, the colours of the yarn are absolutely beautiful!

  172. I love the the Cupcakes and Madala to. Lionbrand amazes me with the colors they put together, they’re beautiful!!! I love the scarves/wraps and sweaters I see designers make with them.

  177. I’m so excited for fall and I can’t wait to wrap my fingers around all the yummy lion brand yarn.

  180. Nothing in particular, I like reading over patterns and seeing if I can make whatever catches my eye! The colors used is usually what makes it.

  188. Love Lion Brand Yarns so thank you for all the great pattern ideas and that awesome giveaway!!

  192. Hats, lots and lots of hats And maybe some scarves I plan to donate them to our local cancer center

  194. I love the idea of cake yarns, but I never seem to buy them. I guess I’m afraid of the color changes being in bad spots in my project.

    As for projects for this fall, I’ll probably make something small for my daughter who will turn four in January.

  197. These yarns look nice!! The hexagon blanket I would making. I enjoy making blankets when I take the time.

  202. I am looking for some cardigan patterns but also some summer tops as we are heading into Australian spring soon. Also I love shawls at any time of year. Gorgeous yarn!

  206. Looking forward to trying a few of these patterns. I haven’t tried the cakes yet! Shocking- I know!!

  209. Cake yarns are my favorite. I recently discovered Mandala and can never go back! It’s so soft and versatile. Especially for Triangle Scarves/Shawls. I am an addict and would love to see more patterns for them. Also, gift giving ideas would be great too. 🙂

  213. Thanks for the chance! I like to make scarfs, hats, and cowls. Since it is getting closer to Fall.

  214. I have so many babies to make blankets for and I love making cowls for all my girls…the men in the family are jealous ????

  217. I am excited to see more hats and hooded scarves this fall….also fingerless gloves <3

  221. I’m looking for ponchos – some for med/large and others for 2XL. I love the wishing well wrap design. Maybe that could be made into a poncho?

  224. Im looking forward to home decor patterns. Im in the mood to stretvh my crocheting muscles!!

  230. I love the cupcake yarns there all so pretty. I can’t wait to try out the mandala yarns you listed above.

  234. Patterns I’d love to see: some cozy house socks would be awesome, and I’m also in love with Angel and Bell sleeves – would love to see something with those!

  238. I would love to see a rectangular blanket made with combination of different colors of the Mandala yarn.

  241. Love that Rio coverall, beautiful. I would like to see more of that for fall, great to add some warmth.

  244. Lovely patterns. I love the mandala yarn but have yet to work with the mandala baby or cupcake.

  246. Love all your patterns and the yarn…just wish my Wal-Mart had those colors…thank you for the amazing giveaway and the chance to enter.

  247. I absolutely adore the mandala line. I love that it’s a light weight yarn, it gives it such wonderful drape. So looking forward to fall and hopefully making a few of these wraps, they are gorgeous!

  248. Love all the patterns and the yarn…just wish my walmart had these colors…thank you for an amazing giveaway and the chance to enter.

  249. I’m always on the lookout for a quick project. Maybe a Christmas gift for the moms or little boys in my life?

  251. Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent. I would like to make blankets and shawls for the men and women at our local retirement home. Things are awful there, they even have to buy their own toilet tissue or they try to win it on Bingo. I’d love to have some of these beautiful yarns to make blankets and shawls in these beautiful colors to donate to them. I’m disabled myself but I find helping others makes me feel better. Thanks again & God Bless!

  252. Thank you for sharing your talents and these prizes with us! I’d love love to win so I can make blankets and shawls for the local retirement homes/cancer or other disabled patients etc. the colors are great. Thanks again for giving us the opportunity.

  253. I am a newbie teaching myself to crochet and I’m loving it,!! I would love to see some easy patterns for cozy scarves and chunky blanket patterns.

  254. So many cute patterns!! Thanks for sharing the different cakes…we don’t have these here in ????????

  256. Great information on this line or yarns! Looking forward to trying them.
    All the patterns in the post are great!
    Would love to see more day to day scarf patterns with some texture!

  258. Great post! I’m looking for more wearable like the Adirondack Wrap! These are so popular with my customers.

  261. I am looking for afghan patterns and small kitchen, bath and baby gift patterns. Thanks for the giveaway.

  264. I love the Mandala yarns! I’ve made a shawl with the Warlock color and have been in love with them since.

  265. I LOVE cake yarn! And some patterns I would love to see might be more shawls. I would rather use a shawl than a scarf in the fall. And of course more of those adorable dress patterns…????!! Oh, And I just love that wrap top you did. Whatever you want…I’m all in! ????

  267. This is beautiful yarn and some great ways to use it. I love these and would love the opportunity to use them all. Thanks.

  273. I love all the sweater and cozy accessory patterns that show up around this time and for fall! I’m super excited to see what designers come up with this year! I also love the striping aspect a lot of designers are using this year with all of the mandala (and other self striping yarn available)!

  275. I would love to try making a warp and I can’t take my eyes from the Crochet Adirondack Wrap Kit from One Dog Woof! It looks amazing!

  276. Fall patterns I’d love to see: sweaters and cardigans. They work up so beautifully with cake yarn.

  278. I would love to see more cardigans, just like the striped beauty you were showing us a sneak peek earlier! I love that color blocking! Thanks for all you do!

  281. I am totally into shawls and socks! Can’t wait for cooler weather so put the wool on again!

  284. Looking for ways to add to my winter clothes. Ponchos, fingerless gloves , hats. The beautiful cakes would be fun to work with! I love color! what a great opportunity to win some, Thank You!

  285. I love all the colour options in these cupcakes. Too many to choose from, so I’ll have to try all of them. ????

  293. I would love for someone to make a long full sweater with a hood & pockets please thank you for the giveaway my fingers will be crossed❤????????????????❤????????????????❤????????????????❤????????????????

  294. I would love for someone to make a long full sweater with a hood & pockets please thank you for the giveaway my fingers will be crossed would love to win this❤????????????????????❤????????????????????❤????????????????????????????????????????????❤

  295. I think the Mandala Cakes are all perfect for making cowls and longer shawls for the cooler weather. A nice leaf pattern stitch on a double wrapped cowl would look amazing!

  296. In the fall, I like to crochet wraps but also crocheting hats and scarves for charity. Winters can be very cold in Canada and people need warm outerwear..

    If I may add one more item, I always have an Afghan in progress!

  297. In the fall, I like to crochet wraps but also crocheting hats and scarves for charity. Winters can be very cold in Canada and people need warm outerwear.. If I may add one more item, I always have an Afghan in progress!

  298. I wish I were brave enough to go out on my own and start a blog. I love crochet and knot projects. The yarn cakes look great. My problem is picking out a pattern after picking out a color set

  299. Hi Ashleigh,

    The link for pattern 4 (Crochet Spring Bean Cowl Kit from Little Monkeys Crochet) is pointed to wrong kit. It is pointed to “Wanders Wrap from Jessica” instead of this Spring Bean Cowl.
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  300. #10 links to the wrong kit. Do you have the correct link? I kinda *need* to make that baby blanket 😉

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