Lion Brand Mandala Ombre Yarn
- Item Thickness: 0.2 inches
- Material Composition: 100% Acrylic
- Material Type: Acrylic
- Compatible Crochet Hook Metric Size: 5.5 millimeters
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A soft, reliably self-striping yarn that delivers the ombre look with no color planning, best suited to lighter accessories rather than a heavyweight blanket.
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ASIN: B07WXFHKDPModel: 551-204Category: Yarn
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Overview
A self-striping worsted-weight acrylic yarn that shifts through ombre color transitions within a single cake, sized for blankets, scarves, and garments without joining multiple skeins.
The color-fade effect comes built into the cake, so a project striped this way needs no color changes or ends to weave in partway through. It knits and crochets at a standard worsted gauge, but the cake itself runs smaller than some buyers expect, so it suits lighter accessories more naturally than a full-size afghan needing real warmth.
- 344 yards / 315 meters per 5.3 oz cake
- Worsted weight, CYC 4
- 100% acrylic, machine washable and dryable
- Self-striping ombre color transitions
Who it's for
Good for crocheters and knitters making baby blankets, scarves, hats, and shawls who want a gradient effect without piecing colors together. Less suited to someone wanting a heavy, warm afghan, since the fabric knits up light rather than dense.
Pros and cons
- Gradient color built in, no joining skeins
- Soft handle, described as powdery-soft when worked up
- Machine washable and dryable acrylic fiber
- Cake runs smaller and yarn thinner than some expect
- Knits up light, not warm enough for a heavy afghan
Performance notes
At worsted weight (CYC 4), it works up at a standard gauge of about 14 single crochet by 20 rows on an I-9 hook or 20 stitches by 27 rows on a US 7 needle, so most worsted patterns transfer over without adjustment. The 100% acrylic fiber machine washes and dries, which matters for baby items and everyday-use scarves. Buying multiple cakes from the same dye lot, as the 3-pack option allows, keeps color transitions matching across a larger project.
Specifications
| Brand | Lion Brand Yarn |
|---|---|
| Model | 551-204 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Compatible Crochet Hook Metric Size | 5.5 millimeters |
| Compatible Crochet Hook US Size | I-9 |
| Compatible Knitting Needle Metric Size | 4.5 millimeters |
| Compatible Knitting Needle US Size | 7 |
| Item Weight | 5.3 ounceslower than 50% of 21 yarn |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Composition | 100% Acrylic |
| Material Type | Acrylic |
| Color | Harmony |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1032 feet |
| Included Components | 1 Skein / Ball Of Yarn |
| Other details | |
| Item Thickness | 0.2 inches |
| Product Care Instructions | Machine Wash & Dry |
| Item Type Name | Yarn |
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Frequently asked questions
What gauge does this yarn knit and crochet at?
Crochet gauge is about 14 single crochet stitches by 20 rows on an I-9 (5.5mm) hook, and knit gauge is about 20 stitches by 27 rows on a US 7 (4.5mm) needle.
Can I use multiple cakes in one project without color mismatches?
Buying the 3-pack keeps cakes from the same dye lot, which helps color transitions stay consistent across a larger piece.