Red Heart Roll With It Sparkle Yarn — Pixie 3-Pack, self-striping #4 acrylic with metallic shimmer

Red Heart Roll with It Sparkle Yarn — Pixie 3-pack is a self-striping, metallic-accented #4 medium acrylic yarn made for eye-catching crochet and knit garments and accessories.

This three-pack of Pixie colorway yarn combines variegated jewel tones with a subtle metallic thread to create shimmering stripes as you work, letting one cake produce bold, statement pieces without switching skeins. Each ball is a generous 150 g (5.29 oz) cake with long yardage, machine-washable acrylic fibre, and a medium weight that suits a wide range of projects from scarves and hats to sweaters and wraps.

How much yarn do I get and what tools match its gauge?

Each cake in this 3-pack contains 150 g (5.29 oz) and approximately 356 m (389 yds), giving a total of about 1,068 m (1,167 yds) across the set. The yarn is classified as a #4 medium weight.

• Ball size: 150 g (5.29 oz), 356 m (389 yds) per cake.
• Knitting gauge: 19 sts and 25 rows = 4" x 4" on US 8 / 5 mm needles.
• Crochet gauge: 15 sc and 19 rows = 4" x 4" on US I-9 / 5.5 mm hook.
• Three cakes in the pack multiply yardage for larger garments or coordinated accessories.

What fibres and care instructions should I expect?

This yarn is 100% acrylic, so it offers easy care and good durability for wearable items. The addition of metallic threading creates sparkle without the fragility of some novelty blends, and acrylic means pieces can be machine washed and dried according to standard care for synthetic yarns.

• Fibre: 100% acrylic for softness and resilience.
• Care: machine washable and dryable; follow standard settings for acrylic items.
• Metallic strand: integrated for shine while remaining easy to handle.
• Suitable for items that need regular laundering, like hats and scarves.

What design effects will the Pixie colorway create?

Pixie is self-striping with rich jewel tones and a contrasting metallic thread that produces visible colour transitions and a luminous finish. The long colour repeats let you make visually complex fabrics without changing skeins, ideal for gradient shawls, striped sweaters, and bold accessories.

• Self-striping cakes form continuous colour bands as you knit or crochet.
• Metallic accents add a subtle shine to finished textures.
• Long yardage per cake reduces joins and simplifies larger projects.
• Great for accessories that benefit from bright, multi-tonal looks.

Which projects are best for this medium-weight sparkly yarn?

The #4 medium weight and generous yardage make this yarn versatile across many patterns. It excels in garments and accessories where both colour movement and a touch of shimmer can elevate the design, from cosy shawls to statement hats and colour-blocked sweaters.

• Scarves, cowls, and shawls that showcase long colour repeats.
• Hats, mittens, and headbands that benefit from durable acrylic and sparkle.
• Sweaters or cardigans using one or more cakes for coordinated striping.
• Accent trims, decorative pillows, and craft projects needing bold colour.

Who is this for? Crafters who want easy-care, showy results will appreciate the Red Heart Roll with It Sparkle Yarn Pixie 3-pack. It’s ideal for knitters and crocheters seeking self-striping colour effects plus a metallic sheen, those making multiple coordinating accessories, and anyone who prefers long yardage per cake to minimize joins. Because it’s 100% acrylic, it suits makers who need washable, wearable finished pieces that still look luxe.