--- title: "caron cotton cakes yarn — Niche Verdict: Skip it (53/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/caron-cotton-cakes-yarn" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:07:41.302Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($100K/yr) — caron cotton cakes yarn doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($100K/yr) — caron cotton cakes yarn doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "caron cotton cakes yarn — Niche Verdict: Skip it (53/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **caron cotton cakes yarn** **Skip it****53/100 ** a small market ($100K/yr) — caron cotton cakes yarn doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$100K** **Growth (1y)** **+308.9%** **Products** **53** **Brands** **10** was 6 a year ago **Sellers** **56** **Price range** **$5.00–$30.69** **Returns** **1.7%** **Rating** **4.7★** **Skip it** Scored 53/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **5** ×0.30 Growth **86** ×0.30 Competition **73** ×0.20 Quality gap **25** ×0.10 Returns **86** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +308.9% year over year. 21K11KSpike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Jan, Feb, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.1× ## **Competition** - Caron59% - Bernat24% - Katech4% - YarnArt4% - Lion Brand Yarn3% - Red Heart3% - Other (4 brands)5% Clicks spread well past the top 5 (39% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 10 brands and 56 sellers compete here. **Brands** **10 **▲rising was 6 a year ago **Sellers** **56** **Top 5 brand share** **92%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Caron Colorama Halo Cake Rose Garden Yarn - 2 Pack of 8oz/226.79g - 71% Acrylic 18% Nylon 11% Polyester - #5 Bulky - 60 Yards for Knitting Crocheting & Crafts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41l-TXsHVGL.jpg) [**Caron Colorama Halo Cake Rose Garden Yarn - 2 Pack of 8oz/226.79g - 71% Acrylic 18% Nylon 11% Polyester - #5 Bulky - 60 Yards for Knitting Crocheting & Crafts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFYPYTC7) Bernat$17.614.7★46012%—flat 2 ![Caron One Pound Soft Pink Yarn - 2 Pack of 454g/16oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 812 Yards - Knitting/Crochet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JTy1CusaL.jpg) [**Caron One Pound Soft Pink Yarn - 2 Pack of 454g/16oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 812 Yards - Knitting/Crochet**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VXG413X) Caron$18.114.8★2,4198%▲rising 3 ![Caron Big Cakes -300G- Grape Jelly](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sD+UJXMbL.jpg) [**Caron Big Cakes -300G- Grape Jelly**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BSWDCSY) Caron$21.184.7★6467%▲rising 4 ![Caron Colorama Halo Cake Caron Rose Frost Yarn - 2 Pack of 8oz/226.79g - 71% Acrylic 18% Nylon 11% Polyester - #5 Bulky - 60 Yards for Knitting Crocheting & Crafts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aYrjTGPDL.jpg) [**Caron Colorama Halo Cake Caron Rose Frost Yarn - 2 Pack of 8oz/226.79g - 71% Acrylic 18% Nylon 11% Polyester - #5 Bulky - 60 Yards for Knitting Crocheting & Crafts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFYLCWX2) Bernat$20.114.7★4606%▲rising 5 ![Caron Blossom Cakes 227g Radiant Rainbow](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31WhnyDUQPL.jpg) [**Caron Blossom Cakes 227g Radiant Rainbow**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR3TW2S4) Caron$18.804.6★206%▲rising 6 ![Caron One Pound Black Yarn - 2 Pack of 454g/16oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 812 Yards - Knitting/Crochet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gvmpgckNL.jpg) [**Caron One Pound Black Yarn - 2 Pack of 454g/16oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 812 Yards - Knitting/Crochet**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VX7KCQX) Caron$21.244.8★2,4194%▼falling 7 ![Katech Fairyland Yarn for Crocheting Knitting-Gradient Yarn Cake-4 Pack of 100g/3.52 oz-Soft DK Light Weight #3-60% Cotton 30% Acrylic 10% Wool-Perfect for Scarves Shawls Blankets and Garments(A)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QpsjLuKdL.jpg) [**Katech Fairyland Yarn for Crocheting Knitting-Gradient Yarn Cake-4 Pack of 100g/3.52 oz-Soft DK Light Weight #3-60% Cotton 30% Acrylic 10% Wool-Perfect for Scarves Shawls Blankets and Garments(A)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYT3FRV9) Katech$22.974.4★1,2364%—flat 8 ![Lion Brand Yarn Mandala DK Lightweight Yarn for Knitting Crochet and Crafts Liger 1 Pack Self-Striping Acrylic Fiber for Baby Blankets Multicolor Shawls and Variegated Cardigans](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UeR9bI07L.jpg) [**Lion Brand Yarn Mandala DK Lightweight Yarn for Knitting Crochet and Crafts Liger 1 Pack Self-Striping Acrylic Fiber for Baby Blankets Multicolor Shawls and Variegated Cardigans**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q5KCWQK) Lion Brand Yarn$7.454.7★9,2663%▲rising 9 ![Caron Cakes -200g- Blueberry Cheesecake](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4115YE9j-wL.jpg) [**Caron Cakes -200g- Blueberry Cheesecake**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWDEUNW) Caron$17.644.6★1132%▲rising 10 ![Yarn Art Flowers Rosegarden 100% Cotton 250gr 8.80 oz 1094yds Multicolor Cotton Yarn Rainbow Crochet Yarn Spring Summer (325)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51q9l4dGK8L.jpg) [**Yarn Art Flowers Rosegarden 100% Cotton 250gr 8.80 oz 1094yds Multicolor Cotton Yarn Rainbow Crochet Yarn Spring Summer (325)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1MZSNYR) YarnArt$15.264.6★6062%▲rising 11 ![Caron Cakes Self Striping Yarn 383 yd/350 m 7.1 oz/200 g (Blueberry Shortcake)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51r0f4wzpVL.jpg) [**Caron Cakes Self Striping Yarn 383 yd/350 m 7.1 oz/200 g (Blueberry Shortcake)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075KZRBL8) Caron$17.554.5★952%▼falling 12 ![Caron One Pound Off White Yarn - 2 Pack of 454g/16oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 812 Yards - Knitting/Crochet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415DvtAjyuL.jpg) [**Caron One Pound Off White Yarn - 2 Pack of 454g/16oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 812 Yards - Knitting/Crochet**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VX468QQ) Caron$24.064.8★2,4192%▼falling 13 ![Caron Colorama Halo Cake Caron Skylight Frost Yarn - 2 Pack of 8oz/226.79g - 71% Acrylic 18% Nylon 11% Polyester - #5 Bulky - 60 Yards for Knitting Crocheting & Crafts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oj00bejBL.jpg) [**Caron Colorama Halo Cake Caron Skylight Frost Yarn - 2 Pack of 8oz/226.79g - 71% Acrylic 18% Nylon 11% Polyester - #5 Bulky - 60 Yards for Knitting Crocheting & Crafts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFYNVS2V) Bernat$19.324.7★4602%—flat 14 ![Caron One Pound Solids Yarn - (4) Medium Worsted Gauge 100% Acrylic - 6 oz - Off White - For Crochet Knitting & Crafting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41t8ycmpQXL.jpg) [**Caron One Pound Solids Yarn - (4) Medium Worsted Gauge 100% Acrylic - 6 oz - Off White - For Crochet Knitting & Crafting**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WV05BG) Caron$18.614.4★622%▲rising 15 ![Caron One Pound Solids Yarn 16oz Gauge 4 Medium 100% Acrylic - Pink- For Crochet Knitting & Crafting ( 1 Piece )](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Ii9aKlraL.jpg) [**Caron One Pound Solids Yarn 16oz Gauge 4 Medium 100% Acrylic - Pink- For Crochet Knitting & Crafting ( 1 Piece )**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JX107SM) Caron$16.164.8★3702%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 53 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 53 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Caron Colorama Halo Cake Rose Garden Yarn - 2 Pack of 8oz/226.79g - 71% Acrylic 18% Nylon 11% Polyester - #5 Bulky - 60 Yards for Knitting Crocheting & Crafts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41l-TXsHVGL.jpg)**Caron Colorama Halo Cake Rose Garden Yarn - 2 Pack of 8oz/226.79g - 71% Acrylic 18% Nylon 11% Polyester - #5 Bulky - 60 Yards for Knitting Crocheting & Crafts** Bernat**$17.61**4.7★460 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFYPYTC7) [![Caron One Pound Soft Pink Yarn - 2 Pack of 454g/16oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 812 Yards - Knitting/Crochet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JTy1CusaL.jpg)**Caron One Pound Soft Pink Yarn - 2 Pack of 454g/16oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 812 Yards - Knitting/Crochet** Caron**$18.11**4.8★2,419 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VXG413X) [![Caron Big Cakes -300G- Grape Jelly](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sD+UJXMbL.jpg)**Caron Big Cakes -300G- Grape Jelly** Caron**$21.18**4.7★646 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BSWDCSY) [![Caron Colorama Halo Cake Caron Rose Frost Yarn - 2 Pack of 8oz/226.79g - 71% Acrylic 18% Nylon 11% Polyester - #5 Bulky - 60 Yards for Knitting Crocheting & Crafts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aYrjTGPDL.jpg)**Caron Colorama Halo Cake Caron Rose Frost Yarn - 2 Pack of 8oz/226.79g - 71% Acrylic 18% Nylon 11% Polyester - #5 Bulky - 60 Yards for Knitting Crocheting & Crafts** Bernat**$20.11**4.7★460 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFYLCWX2) [![Caron Blossom Cakes 227g Radiant Rainbow](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31WhnyDUQPL.jpg)**Caron Blossom Cakes 227g Radiant Rainbow** Caron**$18.80**4.6★20 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR3TW2S4) [![Caron One Pound Black Yarn - 2 Pack of 454g/16oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 812 Yards - Knitting/Crochet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gvmpgckNL.jpg)**Caron One Pound Black Yarn - 2 Pack of 454g/16oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 812 Yards - Knitting/Crochet** Caron**$21.24**4.8★2,419 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VX7KCQX) [![Katech Fairyland Yarn for Crocheting Knitting-Gradient Yarn Cake-4 Pack of 100g/3.52 oz-Soft DK Light Weight #3-60% Cotton 30% Acrylic 10% Wool-Perfect for Scarves Shawls Blankets and Garments(A)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QpsjLuKdL.jpg)**Katech Fairyland Yarn for Crocheting Knitting-Gradient Yarn Cake-4 Pack of 100g/3.52 oz-Soft DK Light Weight #3-60% Cotton 30% Acrylic 10% Wool-Perfect for Scarves Shawls Blankets and Garments(A)** Katech**$22.97**4.4★1,236 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYT3FRV9) [![Lion Brand Yarn Mandala DK Lightweight Yarn for Knitting Crochet and Crafts Liger 1 Pack Self-Striping Acrylic Fiber for Baby Blankets Multicolor Shawls and Variegated Cardigans](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UeR9bI07L.jpg)**Lion Brand Yarn Mandala DK Lightweight Yarn for Knitting Crochet and Crafts Liger 1 Pack Self-Striping Acrylic Fiber for Baby Blankets Multicolor Shawls and Variegated Cardigans** Lion Brand Yarn**$7.45**4.7★9,266 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q5KCWQK) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Color**22% *“Colors are vibrant”* **Soft Feel**20% *“Its very soft”* **Quality-Overall**8% *“This is so well made”* **Material Quality**7% *“The material feels super durable”* **Upholstery/Fabric Quality**6% *“Good quality yarn”* **Value For Money**6% *“Great bag for price”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“easy to use”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**2% *“As described”* **Stitch/Finish/Polish**2% *“The finished item looks fantastic”* **Weight Light**2% *“lightweight”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Color**27% *“very different in color”* **Size-Overall**8% *“The cakes are really small”* **Thickness**8% *“It was a little thinner than I expected”* **Value For Money**5% *“Costly”* **Measurement/Reading Accuracy**3% *“Terrible to gauge due to CONSTANT SPLITTING”* **Smell**2% *“Yarn arrived smelling VERY strongly of weed”* **Quality-Overall**2% *“Quality control seems to be a major issue”* **Ease Of Use**2% *“Impossible to use”* **Hard Feel**2% *“I would just buy simply soft honestly not this stuff again”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**2% *“the description is deceiving”* #### **Top return reasons**- Color31% - Thin13% - Advertised Vs Actual Product12% - Size-Overall12% - Material Quality8% - Display Colors5% - Thickness4% - Value For Money4% - Weight Heavy1% - Functionality-Overall1%