Which is better for dishcloths and washcloths?

The Peaches & Crème cone. Cotton absorbs water and takes hot washes; the acrylic and wool in Caron Cakes repel water and pill with heavy use.

Which is better for a scarf or shawl?

Caron Cakes. The self-striping does the color work for you, and the wool blend is warmer and softer against the neck than cotton.

Cotton wins for heavy washing. The Peaches & Crème cone holds up to repeated hot washes; Caron Cakes needs gentler care and its acrylic can pill with friction.

Is one worth the extra money?

They cost about the same per yard: $12.00 for 674 yards at Walmart and $6.75 for 383 yards at Yarnspirations, both as of November 4, 2026. Pick by fiber and color, not price.

Can I use them together in one project?

Yes, both are worsted weight, so they mix in blankets and colorwork. Check gauge first: cotton is denser and less stretchy than the acrylic-wool blend.

How much yarn do I need for a blanket?

A throw typically needs 1,500 to 2,000 yards. That is about three cones of Peaches & Crème or four to five cakes of Caron Cakes.

Peaches & Creme Cone 4 Medium Cotton Yarn, White 14oz/400g, 674 Yards vs Caron Cakes Yarn (200g/7oz)

Buy the Peaches & Crème cone if you want one big, cheap, machine-washable cotton for dishcloths, towels, market bags and summer tops. Buy Caron Cakes if you want self-striping color changes without weaving in ends, for scarves, shawls and blankets. On price, the cone is 674 yards for $12.00 at Walmart as of November 4, 2026, about 1.8 cents a yard; Caron Cakes is 383 yards for $6.75 at Yarnspirations as of November 4, 2026, about 1.8 cents a yard too. The cone wins on absorbency and durability; Cakes wins on color payoff and softness.

Today the Caron Cakes Yarn (200g/7oz) costs $7.53 less at its best price.

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