Caron Yarn Crochet Patterns

Caron Yarn is well known for their Caron Simply Soft yarn, which is one of the most popular lines in their product line. Caron has many beautiful acrylic yarn styles and weights, perfect for all projects.

  • Summer Breeze Cotton Blanket

    Summer Breeze Cotton Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Front Loop Single Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Blue, Variegated, White,
  • Sandstone Variegated Stripe Scarf

    Sandstone Variegated Stripe Scarf

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Brown, Variegated,
  • Nusa Mesh Net Crochet Sweater

    Nusa Mesh Net Crochet Sweater

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Color: Blue,
  • Blooming Granny Square

    Blooming Granny Square

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Blue, Green, White,
  • Shift Granny Square

    Shift Granny Square

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral, Orange, Pink, Purple,
  • Weekend Granny Square

    Weekend Granny Square

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral, Orange, Pink, Purple,
  • Your First Crochet Beginner Sweater Pattern

    Your First Crochet Beginner Sweater Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
    • Color: Blue, Brown,
  • Blue Lagoon Hat

    Blue Lagoon Hat

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Puff,
    • Color: Blue, White,
  • Woven Lines Chunky Throw

    Woven Lines Chunky Throw

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
    • Color: Blue, Green,
  • Rose Frost Throw

    Rose Frost Throw

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Bobble, Half Double Crochet,
    • Color: Pink,
  • Textured Bobble Throw

    Textured Bobble Throw

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Simply Soft,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Bobble, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Blue, Pink,
  • The Kimberly Scarf

    The Kimberly Scarf

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Simply Soft,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral,
  • Peek-A-Boo Beanie

    Peek-A-Boo Beanie

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Simply Soft,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Blue,
  • Peek-A-Boo Scarf

    Peek-A-Boo Scarf

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Simply Soft,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Blue,
  • Primavera Rectangular Crochet Shawl

    Primavera Rectangular Crochet Shawl

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Puff,
  • Ocean Breeze Crochet Scarf with Fringe

    Ocean Breeze Crochet Scarf with Fringe

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8), 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet Back Loop,
    • Color: Blue,
  • Colorful Feather Stripe Blanket

    Colorful Feather Stripe Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
  • Warm & Cool Bean Stitch Blanket

    Warm & Cool Bean Stitch Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Color: Blue, Orange,
  • Pebbles and Stars Beach Throw

    Pebbles and Stars Beach Throw

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Simply Soft,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Bobble, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Blue, Red,
  • Small Dog Bed Crochet Pattern

    Small Dog Bed Crochet Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Caron One Pound,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Red,
  • Herringbone Circle Placemat

    Herringbone Circle Placemat

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Herringbone Double Crochet,
    • Color: Variegated,
  • Easy Crochet Shawl Pattern for Spring

    Easy Crochet Shawl Pattern for Spring

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
    • Color: Variegated,
  • Easy Crochet Baby Blanket with Ripples

    Easy Crochet Baby Blanket with Ripples

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Caron Cakes, Marble Cakes, Simply Soft,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Double Crochet Increase, Double Crochet Three Together,
    • Color: Pink,
  • Easy Crochet Pocket Shawl Pattern

    Easy Crochet Pocket Shawl Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Simply Soft,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 5.5 mm (I-9),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Orange,
  • Simply Sweet Crochet Beanie Hat Pattern

    Simply Sweet Crochet Beanie Hat Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet,
    • Color: Pink, Purple,
  • Simple Striped Scarf Crochet Pattern

    Simple Striped Scarf Crochet Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
    • Color: Gray,
  • Crochet Criss-Cross Bobble Flower

    Crochet Criss-Cross Bobble Flower

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Simply Soft,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
  • Open Lace Crochet Hat

    Open Lace Crochet Hat

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Simply Soft,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Gray,
  • Simple Fall Crochet Headband Pattern

    Simple Fall Crochet Headband Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Simply Soft,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Orange,
  • Summer Bee Crochet Flower + Bookmark

    Summer Bee Crochet Flower + Bookmark

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Simply Soft,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
    • Color: Yellow,
  • Crochet Blanket Stitch Pattern

    Crochet Blanket Stitch Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn, Red Heart,
    • Yarn Name: Red Heart Soft, Simply Soft,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow,


Common Questions About Caron Yarn

Here we answer some common questions about Caron Yarn.

Where is Caron yarn made?

Answer: The wool used in Caron yarn comes from sheep raised in Australia, New Zealand, South America, and Falkland. It is then brought to the United Kingdom, where it is blended together in a roughly equal combination of content from each region. The cotton used in Caron brand yarns is USA grown, though is not classified as organic or GMO-free.

Is Caron yarn good?

Answer: Caron is most known for their premium acrylic line of yarn called Simply Soft. However, Caron also has a great yarn for budget conscious crocheters called One Pound.

Who makes Caron yarn?

Answer: In 2011, Spinrite (aka Yarnspirations) purchased the Caron brand of yarn from National Spinning Company.

Where can you buy Caron yarn?

Answer: Caron yarn is very easily found at major US retailers such as Walmart, Target, Michaels, and Joann.