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.

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.