How is Tea Time XL different from the original Tea Time?

It is the thicker version of Tea Time, with a larger cake of about 400 m and larger recommended needles or hooks. The color families match the regular Tea Time, so the two can be combined.

Is the thickness variation a defect?

No. The yarn is made to go from thicker to thinner along its length, which creates a textured, one-of-a-kind fabric. Expect some variation in stitch size.

Can items made with Tea Time XL be machine washed?

Yes. The yarn is 100% acrylic and the finished item can be washed in a machine.

What is the yarn made of and is it certified?

It is 100% acrylic and carries OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification, no. 2276-367.

What can I make with one cake?

With 400 m per cake and larger needles or hooks, one cake goes a long way. It suits throws, ponchos, long scarves and cozy cardigans, though a large throw will take several cakes.

Does it felt or shrink?

Acrylic does not felt like wool. Machine washing is possible, but follow the yarn's care guidance to avoid heat damage.

Where is the Tea Time XL cheapest?

At Hobbii, for $8.64, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Tea Time XL?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 ratings.

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Our take on the Tea Time XL

Tea Time XL is Hobbii's thicker take on its Tea Time cake yarn, a 100% acrylic yarn wound in a long cake with about 400 m per cake. The strand varies from thicker to thinner along its length, which gives finished fabric an uneven, handmade texture. Each cake shifts through several shades in one color family, moving from earthy tones to brighter hues. It suits knitters and crocheters making throws, ponchos, scarves and cardigans who want long color runs without joining new balls often. Against finer cake yarns like the original Tea Time, it works up faster on larger needles or hooks, but the thickness variation is a deliberate feature, not a smooth, consistent yarn.

Best forKnitters and crocheters making throws and blanketsLong scarves, ponchos and cardigansCrafters who want long color changes without joinsBeginners comfortable with medium-weight yarn

Pros

Large 400 m cake means fewer joins on big projects
Thicker than the original Tea Time, so it works up faster
Long, gradual color transitions within each cake
Machine washable finished items
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certified (no. 2276-367)
Medium thickness is easy to knit or crochet

Cons

Strand thickness varies along the cake, so stitch gauge is uneven
100% acrylic, without the warmth and drape of wool
Color changes are fixed by the cake, not chosen by the maker
Earthy, wintery palette may not suit bright-summer projects

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About the Tea Time XL

Tea Time XL is a cake yarn made of 100% acrylic. It is the thicker version of Tea Time. The thickness varies slightly along the yarn, going from thicker to thinner, which gives the finished piece a textured look.

Each shade is named after a variety of tea. The colors are mainly earthy and wintery, and they shift to brighter, more vibrant hues within the same cake. The color transitions suit throws, ponchos, long scarves and cardigans.

The yarn has a medium thickness and is easy to knit or crochet. Each cake holds 400 m. The finished item can be washed in the machine. The yarn is OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified (no. 2276-367).

Material: 100% acrylic
Yarn type: Cake yarn, medium thickness
Length: 400 m per cake
Needles/hook: Larger recommended needles or hook
Care: Machine washable
Certification: OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 (no. 2276-367)

Questions and answers

How is Tea Time XL different from the original Tea Time?: It is the thicker version of Tea Time, with a larger cake of about 400 m and larger recommended needles or hooks. The color families match the regular Tea Time, so the two can be combined.
Is the thickness variation a defect?: No. The yarn is made to go from thicker to thinner along its length, which creates a textured, one-of-a-kind fabric. Expect some variation in stitch size.
Can items made with Tea Time XL be machine washed?: Yes. The yarn is 100% acrylic and the finished item can be washed in a machine.
What is the yarn made of and is it certified?: It is 100% acrylic and carries OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification, no. 2276-367.
What can I make with one cake?: With 400 m per cake and larger needles or hooks, one cake goes a long way. It suits throws, ponchos, long scarves and cozy cardigans, though a large throw will take several cakes.
Does it felt or shrink?: Acrylic does not felt like wool. Machine washing is possible, but follow the yarn's care guidance to avoid heat damage.
Where is the Tea Time XL cheapest?: At Hobbii, for $8.64, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Tea Time XL?: Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 ratings.