I fell in love with Caron Colorama Halo when it first debuted in the O'Go format. Now, Yarnspirations is re-introducing this unique color-changing yarn in cakes! And they're highlighting one of its most intriguing qualities - Perfect Phasing. Take another look at this gorgeous bulky-weight yarn, and enter to win 3 cakes of Caron Colorama Halo on Moogly!
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Yarnspirations and may include affiliate links; all opinions are my own.
"Caron® Colorama Halo™ is a bulky weight acrylic striping yarn that creates approachable fashion for any skill level with a soft and luxuriously textured yarn, now with Perfect Phasing a seamless color transition, you will love stitching up cozy shawls, sweaters, and accessories worry-free as the texture can help disguise any stitching mistakes. "
Just The Yarny Facts:
Content: 71% Acrylic, 18% Nylon, 11% Polyester
Ball Size: 227g / 8 oz, 440 meters / 481 yards
Care: Machine wash and dry
Gauge: 5 - Bulky
Knitting Gauge: 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) 15 sts x 20 rows with a 6 mm (U.S. 10) knitting needle
Crochet Gauge: 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) 12 sc x 14 rows with a 6 mm (U.S. J-10) crochet hook
Recommended Knitting Needle: 6 mm
Recommended Crochet Hook: 6 mm
Buy It: Yarnspirations.com, JOANN.com, and your local JOANN!
Gradients and Ombres - All With Perfect Phasing
Yarnspirations has brought back many of the beautiful colors of this yarn from before, and added some gorgeous and exciting new ones! I love the ombres they had before - as well as the new ones - but these gradients are stunning! So many beautiful pattern possibilities!
So what is this Perfect Phasing thing? It's the way the colors change from one to the other within the skein. Most multi-colored yarns feature a hard color break where you go from one to the other - even when it's a lighter shade to a darker shade. But with Perfect Phasing, you'd be hard-pressed to figure out where exactly the color changes - because it changes smoothly and continuously throughout! And every cake of Caron Colorama Halo is the same, starting and ending at the same spot in the colorway - letting you plan your Perfect Project!
16 Free Crochet and Knit Patterns for Caron Colorama Halo
Speaking of which... While the put-up may have changed, the patterns remain - and there are some new ones featuring the new cake colors too! As of this writing, there are 16 free crochet and knit patterns featuring Caron Colorama Halo on their site - 8 knit, and 8 crochet!
While I haven't had a chance to use the cake version, I do love using Caron Colorama Halo. I took advantage of the beautiful ombre of the Beeswax Frost colorway to make the Golden Halo Mobius - a free crochet pattern on Moogly!
Caron Colorama Halo Giveaway Time!
The Caron Colorama Halo Giveaway is open to US and Canada addresses only (void where prohibited). The giveaway ends August 28, 2023, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.
The winner will receive 3 cakes of Caron Colorama Halo in their choice of available colors and will be notified by email.
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Denise says
No matter what I initially intend to make, I pretty much always wind up making shawls -- so I'll just say a shawl, as it likely would be.
Sharleen Hill says
I'd love to make a blanket with this. It would be so soft and cozy!
Victoria Kimball says
I'm very excited about this yarn! There are so few true ombres out there and this is the first I've heard of that starts and stops in the same place.
I love the idea of making a babyghan with it, starting with the darker end and then switching to a second cake going in the opposite direction, so it's dark on both ends.
Patti Worman says
Would love a chance to try some yarn I havent had a chance to use yet. Its wonderful what you do for your followers! Thank you!! 🙂
Theresa Mendivil says
The cake colors are amazing but I would like to crochet a scarf with harbor frost. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the giveaway. ❤️🧶
Tracy says
Not sure what I'd make until I play around a bit with the yarn and see how it feels. Possibly a scarf, blanket or slippers.
Anne Marie says
I would make a cowl or scarf - beautiful yarn.
Lyn says
That Halo yarn is beautiful! I would love to give it a whirl. Thanks for the chance to win. Have a great week!
Velma Jacobson says
I'd love to make a mesh summer topper. Would look great over a tank top and give a bit more coverage. So many great new colors to choose from!
Laura says
I have some skeins of this in the beeswax frost colorway too. It's in the o go Version that I recently bought on clearance at Joanne's. I was thinking of making a scarf as well... now that i see you have the golden halo mobius... I'm thinking about it but I was also thinking about making a nice sweater. It looks and feels so cozy. Thanks for the giveaway!
CA says
Hello. Just wondering if you found a good sweater pattern for this yarn? Thanks
Tamara Kelly says
Hi CA! There are several up now on Yarnspirations! https://www.yarnspirations.com/search?q=colorama+halo?&utm_source=Influencer_Moogly&utm_medium=blogcomment&utm_campaign=2024_2_16
CA says
Fabulous, thank you! I have three skeins and hope to find something elegant but that uses enough of the yarn to use the full spectrum of the gradual colour change.
Do you think it will work for this pattern? (Presumably using only 1 skein). https://pin.it/3CgxxHZeu
Thanks Tamara
Tamara Kelly says
Gosh yes, that's lovely!
Laura Samuelson says
Beautiful yarn, good luck everyone! I have an idea for a dress….
Crystal says
I would love to try this yarn for knitting a sweater
Vicki says
So pretty, would love to try it!
Michelle says
I would love to make a baby blanket, i do a lot a blankets and this yarn looks to be a beautiful blend of colors.
aisha martowidjojo says
I would make a cozy shrug with matching legwarmers.
Marlene says
I would make as many lapghans as my old, crooked fingers will let me. Then pay it forward to a local senior rehab facility as Christmas gifts. But it looks like it would make some sweet baby outfits, too!
Cecily - Shy Blog Lurker says
I've actually not had the chance to really play with a lot of yarn in variegated colors. I was given a couple skeins I made washcloths out of for a neighbor who gave up knitting. I never kept what I made. It was something she wanted made for her kitchen but it turned out after I made them and did all that work. She complained that she hated the feeling of yarn. So while it was good practice it made me feel bad... It was pretty too. Would have looked cool in an Americana pattern. If I win something like this I would like to make a throw or blanket or something. My favorite colors tend to be whites, blues, or whites, greens, and pinks. Currently I'm finishing an twin sized Minecraft Creeper afghan for my son. I'm excited to see how it turns out. Good luck to everyone. Good luck with the giveaway. I always look forward to reading your emails. ♥️
Rebecca says
I love omber !!
Anna Carroll says
I love the colour changes in this yarn and would probably make some baby blankets. I would like to try out some new stitches that I haven’t mastered yet.
Connie Dews says
Hats. And maybe matching scarf or mitts.
Melissa French says
I will always lean towards making a shawl! They are my fave thing to make other than blankets.
Karen says
Not sure at the moment. Most likely a hat or shawl. Looks so soft.
Priscilla Jackson says
I want to make a shawl/wrap/tunic, etc......something to where to an outdoor November wedding! I think the Halo would be perfect!
Lynn Hotchkiss says
I haven't yet used this yarn but it's on my list. It's so gorgeous!
Kayla says
I love the ombre effect of these! Beautiful!
Miriam Lauer says
I just started seeing this yarn. Haven't had a chance to try it yet.
Karyn Overbeck says
I have a brand-new great-nephew so I would make him a snuggly blanket 🥰
Sue says
Beautiful yarn! I think I would make a hat and cowl.
Tina Hairston says
I would make a nice pocket shawl. Thanks for the giveaway, Tamara!
Dawn Tenneson says
I want to make your Golden Halo Mobius Scarf!
Carol says
I would make either a blanket or shawl, The yarn looks sooo soft
Susan Anderson says
I will probably make a shawl for our church. We have a lot of elderly and we have high ceilings with ceiling fans. The older folks don't much like the breeze the fans create even in the summer with the AC on so I will work at replenishing the shawls we've given away.
Kaelyne Jane Reed says
I recently came across Colorama, used it for a triangle scarf, and now I am hooked! The smooth color change, soft feel and slight halo is the best. Hope to receive these! They are beautiful and so fun to use!
Tina MacLaury says
Love this yarn. Would love to make a blanket out of this fuzzy goodness
Becky R. says
This looks like beautiful yarn for knitting a soft scarf and hat.
Katherine says
Love Yarnspirations yarns.
Yjuania F Baskerville says
I would've a poncho for myself with this yarn. I realize I have never made myself a sweater or poncho..
shoshana vogel says
thank you for the giveaway, i think i'd make a sweater, maybe even for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rachel King says
I would love to make a cardigan with this gorgeous yarn!
Barbara Horton says
In my preschool classroom we collect tzedakah each Friday to celebrate Shabbat. Our class chosen charity this year is Baby Bundles given through local maternity and midwifery clinics to new mothers in need. Each bundle contains infant toiletries, diapers, clothing and homemade blankets, sweaters, hats etc. I think this yarn would make beautiful soft baby items.
Tamara Kelly says
This is wonderful! ♥
Nuria says
It looks beautiful! I think that I would made a cute poncho to not freeze at work.
Katie Lind says
Either a mile a minute baby blanket (I would love to see how the long stripes work up) or a hat scarf set.
Marilyn says
I bought a Ogo of this yarn when you came out with the cowl. So squishy soft! Probably make a shawl this time. I really love the gradient/phasing of the colors. Thanks for the opportunity.
Michelle L says
I would love to make a few kitchen things or a blanket. This yarn is beautiful
Lynn Clogston says
Something for the grandkids.
BobbiJo Shifko says
I finally decided I wanted to use this yarn I’ve had for a while in the o’go format. I found a basic double crochet blanket that was to be baby sized but is actually a perfect lap blanket. So I’d love to try one of the new multi-colored cakes to make a bigger blanket or wrap for my office since I’m always cold (all year).
Sharon says
This yarn looks lovely! I've never tried it before. I certainly do love all of your projects!
Lynne says
I'm not sure what I'd make. It needs to "talk" to me, and let me know what it wants to be.
Tamara Kelly says
I'm the same way! 🙂
Susan Roberts says
I would make a small blanket to put on my lap or wrap around me in my new electric wheelchair. Even on a hot day I often get a chill. 💝🥰🤗
Jean Crowder says
I’d want to make a beautiful, cozy, squish sweater. What a delight to wear!!
Amy Bowers says
Such lovely yarn. Can’t wait to find it in a store and see if it’s as soft as it looks. I think I would make the Pretty Flower shawl. Or possibly the Slounge Cardigan.
monique s says
I would make a scarf
Christine Voss says
I think this would make a nice lace sweater for fall and winter. Heavy enough to keep you warm but not over bearing. Love all the colors and the way thatthey change.
Angie says
Hi Tamara. Love the cowl you made with this yarn! It has my creative fluids flowing.
April says
I would be so excited to try out this yarn!
Deanne says
I would love to try this beautiful yarn, thanks for the opportunity
Amy L says
I'd make doll clothes and blankets for my granddaughter
Kathleen Davis says
I would make a cardigan. It would be so soft and cozy for our long cold winters!
Bonnie says
Thank you for the giveaway! I think I would make an afghan with this yarn.
Sharon Aurora says
blanket for couch
Noreen says
The slounge cardigan is what I’d make
Christine says
I love thé pastel..maybe a scarf? Shawl?
Randi says
I'd love to make some little dresses for my daughters dollies, a few scarves, and a throw or 2 😀
Teresa Knittingdancer says
I would make a warm cowl with this yarn.
Amy says
Such wonderful colors. They look so soft!
Karol Frederick says
I would make a scarf or a shawl.
NNicraith says
In two months it'll be October - time to snuggle up with a kitty, a hot drink,and a soft and cozy couchghan made of Caron Colorama Halo Cakes yarn.😊
Pamela Thomas says
I think I would like to make a shawl or a cowl with the Colorama Cake.
Kim Lennie says
What pretty yarn. I would love to make a ruanna with this. Good Luck to All !
Denise P. says
I love that there is no abrupt color changes. I'd love to try this out and make a shawl.
Melanie B. says
I loved this yarn when it was in The O’go format. It is so soft! I would really like to make a pocket shawl with this yarn. I think that would be so pretty!
Ginny B says
I have seen so many posts that everyone loves this yarn....Would be great to win some and give it a try....
Jasmine Carter says
This yarn is lovely and so soft!!
Deb Rowley says
I would make a cardigan!
Tami King says
I've been wanting to make a sweater with Colorama Halo for a while, and now they've perfected the color changes, I think it's time.
Sheila WoodardBlevins says
I've been crocheting for almost 49 years, and have a sweater pattern I've saved for years and I think the color changing yarn would work beautifully
Valerie says
Love the soft colors on some of these. Not sure if I'll try a cardigan or a scarf. Or go through all my existing patterns and pick something. (see you in a few years)
Sandy R says
I would love to make a lap blanker with this yarn. Excited that every cake of Caron Colorama Halo is the same, starting and ending at the same spot in the colorway--will make for beautiful gradient effect.
lesley says
i would definitely try a blanket first.
Cassandra McMillen says
Oh my goodness! this yarn is absolutely gorgeous! I have always wanted to try to make a beautiful ombre scarf for my mom but I have never found a yarn that is soft enough for her or has ombre colors that I think she would like. I would absolutely love to try this yarn! Although I wish good luck to everyone, I honestly hope I want because I can't afford yarn right now
Sue says
Oh my for fun looking yarn!! A cozy wrap would be fun!
Cynthia says
I love the colour transition such beautiful yarn!
I would love to use it to make a sweater.
kathleen says
I love this yarn, looks so soft and warm, I would make my Great Grandchildren a cuddle blanket to keep them snug and they will know it was made with love.
Susan Izbiansky says
this would make a nicevest.
Susan Ameli says
I would LOVE to make the Slounge Pullover! It looks cozy, and would be great for the upcoming winter!
Cheryl Jeffries says
Omgoodness this yarn is so beautiful. I really love the lavender frost and the orchid frost. I would love to make a really big shawl for my best friend who is having some health problems right now and I know she would just love this. I remember the OGO format and although I really loved the yarn, I just do not like the OGO format. Too much packaging and so much wasted space in my yarn stash. I am so happy Caron has made cakes of this yarn...I'm all in!
Carmen says
That would make a beautiful shawl for a friend.
Mylona Atchison says
This would be perfect for a blanket, definitely gonna pick some up!
Stephanie Cloak-Sander says
Possibly a blanket.
Jessi Branosn says
I have so many plans for this! I just saw it in our local store and grabbed 6 balls! It’s so tactile!
Debbie Dietz says
I’ve been thinking about neck warmers for Christmas. This seems like it would be great for that.
Verna Bradshaw says
Such beautiful yarn! I'd make a shawl.
Mel Titus says
Oh wow, so many gorgeous colors!! I think I would love to make a hoodie or hooded cape for myself!! Maybe a stuffie of some kind to donate to the local bookstore for a raffle!! They raffle things off to benefit a local cat shelter and I love to donate things to help them out!! Some of the stuffies I have donated have been a big hit, and I bet an extra floofy one would be a huge hit!! Have an awesome day and thanks for the chance!!
GeriJo Viloria says
I would love to try making a shrug!
Tammy Shipwash says
I would love to win this yarn. Can't wait to try it!
Aubrey says
Such gorgeous yarn! Thanks for the contest. Good luck everyone!
Kathy M says
I made my first shawl a few months ago and I'm really ready to try another!
Angele LaSaga says
Id love to make a shawl with this yarn. Seems like that would work up beautifully!
Chelsea says
This yarn looks so pretty! Thank you for the entries!
Carey says
I have never used this yarn. It looks so pretty. I would love to make a blanket with it.