Which is better for dishcloths?

The Peaches & Crème cone. Cotton absorbs water and handles hot washes; polyester Cloud Cakes pushes water away and is a poor choice for kitchen cloths.

Which is softer for a blanket?

Caron Cloud Cakes. Its brushed, fleecy texture is much softer against skin than firm worsted cotton, and it machine dries.

Is the Caron worth the extra?

It is not extra. At $6.75 at Yarnspirations as of November 4, 2026 it costs less per skein than the $12.00 Peaches & Crème cone at Walmart, and gives more yards per dollar.

Peaches & Crème cotton holds up to repeated hot washing and bleaching, which suits hard-use items. Cloud Cakes is softer but its brushed polyester can pill and shed with wear.

Can I use them in the same project?

Yes, both are worsted weight (category 4), but the textures differ a lot. Cotton is smooth and firm; Cloud Cakes is airy and fuzzy, so a mixed fabric will look and behave unevenly.

The Caron skein has 760 yards versus 674 on the Peaches & Crème cone, despite weighing less (8.5 oz vs 14 oz) because polyester is lighter than cotton.

Peaches & Creme Cone 4 Medium Cotton Yarn, White 14oz/400g, 674 Yards vs Caron Cloud Cakes Yarn (240g/8.5oz)

Buy the Peaches & Crème cone for absorbent cotton dishcloths, towels, potholders and market bags that need to survive hot washes. Buy Caron Cloud Cakes for soft, fuzzy garments, blankets and shawls where drape and color changes matter more than durability. On price, the Caron is cheaper per skein at $6.75 at Yarnspirations as of November 4, 2026, but the Peaches & Crème cone gives far more yarn for $12.00 at Walmart the same date.

Today the Caron Cloud Cakes Yarn (240g/8.5oz) costs $7.53 less at its best price.

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