Peaches & Crème Cotton Cone Yarn vs Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes Yarn

Buy the Peaches & Crème cone if you want a large, plain white cotton for dishcloths, towels and kitchen projects. Buy the Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cake if you want a soft acrylic in variegated colorways for shawls, blankets and garments. The cotton is durable, machine washable and holds up to scrubbing, but it is not tumble dry safe and comes in one solid color. The acrylic is softer, lighter in the hand and dryer friendly, but it pills and lacks cotton's absorbency. Reviewers rate the cotton highly for value and consistency; acrylic cakes are liked for color and softness but criticized for splitting and knots.

• Choose the Peaches & Crème cone if you need a big, absorbent white cotton for dishcloths, washcloths, towels or market bags.
• Choose the Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cake if you want a soft, dryer-safe acrylic in a self-striping colorway for shawls, blankets or cardigans.