Is Cover Story good for a first blanket?

Yes. The super bulky weight and simple stitches make a blanket fast, and one cake covers a roughly 48 x 52 inch size.

Can it be machine washed and dried?

Yes. It is 100% polyester and labeled machine wash and dry, which suits blankets and items for kids.

Does chenille yarn shed?

Some shedding is common with chenille, and owners report it here. Expect loose fibers while working and some pilling with heavy use.

What size needles or hook should I use?

As a CYC 6 super bulky yarn, it calls for large needles or hooks, typically in the 9 to 11 mm range. Swatch to get the fabric you want.

How many cakes do I need for a blanket?

One 1,000 g cake is enough for a 48 x 52 inch blankie at the stated gauge. Larger blankets or tighter gauges need more.

Lion Brand Cover Story Super Bulky Polyester Yarn, Multicolor, 1 Cake

Best price now

$27.47at WalmartChecked Nov 11

Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

Visit Walmart

Lion Brand Cover Story Super Bulky Polyester Yarn, Multicolor, 1 Cake

Best price now

$27.47at WalmartChecked Nov 11

Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

Visit Walmart

Ask our agent about this product

It checks today's price at every store, compares the alternatives and answers in about a minute.

Price facts

Last seen at $27.47 at Walmart on Nov 11.

Our take on the Lion Brand Cover Story Super Bulky Polyester Yarn, Multicolor, 1 Cake

Cover Story is a super bulky (CYC 6) chenille yarn in 100% polyester, sold as a 1,000 g cake with enough yardage for a roughly 48 x 52 inch blanket. Its velvety texture and fast gauge suit plush afghans, pillows and cozy accessories. It is machine washable and dryable, which makes it practical for items used by kids and pets. Against thinner chenille and blanket yarns, it trades fine stitch definition for speed and fewer ends to weave in.

Best forPlush afghans and throw blanketsChunky pillows and home decorQuick gifts for beginnersMachine-washable items for kids and pets

Pros

Super bulky gauge works up fast
Soft, velvety chenille texture
Large cake means fewer joins and ends to weave in
Machine wash and dry
Enough yardage for a full-size blanket

Cons

Chenille sheds and can pill with friction
Shedding and worming make ripping back messy
Bulky weight limits it to simple, chunky stitches
Stitch definition is poor for detailed patterns

Lion Brand Cover Story Super Bulky Polyester Yarn, Multicolor, 1 Cake prices at every store

WalmartNew
In stock
$27.47Checked Nov 11
Visit Walmart

What reviewers say

4.7 / 5530 ratings

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 530 ratings, buyers mostly praise the softness, the fast work-up and the generous cake size. Complaints center on shedding and the yarn pulling apart when frogged.

What people mention

SoftnessPraisedBuyers describe it as velvety and plush against the skin.
SpeedPraisedThe super bulky gauge lets blankets come together quickly.
Cake sizePraisedOne cake goes far, so there are few joins to weave in.
SheddingCriticisedReviewers report fibers shedding onto hands, floors and clothes.
DurabilityMixedSome say it holds up in the wash, others see pilling with use.
FroggingCriticisedRipping back stitches is difficult because the chenille pulls apart.

About the Lion Brand Cover Story Super Bulky Polyester Yarn, Multicolor, 1 Cake

Cover Story is a super bulky (CYC 6) chenille yarn with a rich, velvety texture. It is made for plush afghans and cozy accessories.

The yarn works up fast. Each 1,000 gram cake has enough yardage to knit a 48 x 52" blanket, so there are fewer ends to weave in after stitching.

It is 100% polyester and can be machine washed and dried.

Brand: Lion Brand
Yarn name: Cover Story
Material: 100% polyester
Yarn type: Chenille
Weight: Super bulky (CYC 6)
Cake size: 1,000 grams
Quantity: 1 cake
Care: Machine wash and dry
Project example: One cake knits a 48 x 52" blanket

Specifications

color: OtherSource
actual_color: OroSource
size: One SizeSource

Questions and answers

Is Cover Story good for a first blanket?: Yes. The super bulky weight and simple stitches make a blanket fast, and one cake covers a roughly 48 x 52 inch size.
Can it be machine washed and dried?: Yes. It is 100% polyester and labeled machine wash and dry, which suits blankets and items for kids.
Does chenille yarn shed?: Some shedding is common with chenille, and owners report it here. Expect loose fibers while working and some pilling with heavy use.
What size needles or hook should I use?: As a CYC 6 super bulky yarn, it calls for large needles or hooks, typically in the 9 to 11 mm range. Swatch to get the fabric you want.
How many cakes do I need for a blanket?: One 1,000 g cake is enough for a 48 x 52 inch blankie at the stated gauge. Larger blankets or tighter gauges need more.
Where is the Lion Brand Cover Story Super Bulky Polyester Yarn, Multicolor, 1 Cake cheapest?: At Walmart, for $27.47, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Lion Brand Cover Story Super Bulky Polyester Yarn, Multicolor, 1 Cake?: Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 530 ratings.