Bernat Blanket Stripes Yarn — Cape Cod 298 g Super-Bulky Gauge 6, Self-Striping Polyester for Quick Cosy Blankets

Bernat Blanket Stripes is a self-striping, super-bulky polyester yarn that creates wide, seamless colour bands for cosy blankets and home projects.

This 10.5 oz (300 g) ball of Bernat Blanket Stripes in the Cape Cod colorway contains four coordinated shades that transition automatically, removing the need to join new skeins at every colour change. Made from 100% polyester and spun to a chunky Gauge 6 weight, it’s designed for quick, warm projects with a soft, plush hand. Each ball gives you about 220 yards (201 meters), making it economical for large pieces like throws, nursery blankets, and cushion covers.

How will this yarn speed up my blanket projects?

Because Blanket Stripes is super-bulky and self-striping, you work fewer stitches per inch and get visible progress quickly. The automatic colour changes mean you don’t stop to weave in ends each time a new shade appears, which saves time and keeps edges tidy.

• Gauge 6 super-bulky reduces rows and stitches needed.
• Automatic stripe transitions eliminate extra joins.
• One 300 g ball covers a large area—good for full-size throws.

What are the recommended needles and hook sizes for best results?

Bernat suggests using an 8 mm (U.S. 11) knitting needle or an 8 mm (U.S. L/11) crochet hook to achieve the listed gauge and drape. Using these sizes gives the yarn room to bloom, which highlights the plush texture and produces even stitches with defined striping.

• Knitting gauge: about 8 stitches x 13 rows on 8 mm needles.
• Crochet gauge: about 7 single crochet x 8 rows on 8 mm hook.
• Adjust needle/hook size for looser or denser fabric as desired.

Is this yarn durable and easy to care for?

Yes. Constructed from 100% polyester, Bernat Blanket Stripes resists shedding and handles regular use well—ideal for items that need frequent washing or withstand being hugged and laundered. Its synthetic fibre makeup helps the colours remain vibrant wash after wash.

• 100% polyester for easy care and durability.
• Machine-washable in most cases—follow label instructions.
• Colourfast stripes engineered into the ball to maintain pattern.

What projects show off this yarn best?

The yarn excels in large, tactile pieces where striping and loft matter most. Its broad colour bands are particularly attractive on blankets, chunky pillows, poufs, and simple oversized scarves or cowls where texture and colour flow take centre stage.

• Baby and adult blankets with continuous stripe patterns.
• Home décor like cushion covers and cosy throws.
• Quick wearable pieces: oversized scarves and cowls.

Who is this for? Bernat Blanket Stripes is ideal for stitchers who want fast, pleasing results without constant colour changes—beginners who prefer simple repeating stitches, intermediate makers aiming for quick giftables, and crafters focused on home décor. If you want a soft, low-maintenance, visually striking yarn that builds wide stripes automatically and makes large projects come together quickly, this Cape Cod shade in a 10.5-ounce ball is a strong choice.

Features:

• Economical big ball size
• Content: 100% polyester
• Ball Size: 300g / 10.5 oz, 201 meters / 220 yards
• Knitting Gauge: 8 sts and 13 rows with a 8 mm (U.S. 11) knitting needle
• Crochet Gauge: 7 sc and 8 rows with a 8 mm (U.S. L/11) crochet hook