Knitting News from The Flaming Ice Cube

August 18, 2014

Our new two-part brioche class that begins tomorrow night at 6pm. Please bring two contrasting colors of worsted weight or heavy worsted weight yarn (I like simpliworsted from Hikoo - remnants from Building Blocks is fine. You'll need about 40 yards of one color and about 20 of another) and size US 6 double point or circular needles. You can call the shoppe at 330-726-4766 or register online.

Firefly from Classic Elite Yarns is a warm-weather yarn with a subtle sheen and wonderful hand. The juxtaposition of the linen with a light-catching sheen gives it a distinctly feminine look. Firefly drapes wonderfully at a wide range of gauges - knit loosely for elegant lace or more tightly for stockinette fabrics. (check out the two shawl patterns below). Use the coupon at the bottom of this newsletter to save 20%!

Our knitting schedule is posted online.

Dayflower Shawl

Firefly, a sportweight blend of linen and rayon, is truly unique. With a glowing sheen and a cool texture in a variety of stitch patterns, it's feminine, has great stitch definition and drape, and can look just a little bit fancy. Speaking of fancy, this shawl from Amy Loberg is just the thing to wrap yourself in when you want to add a touch of elegance. The shape is graceful and easy to wear, and Firefly comes in a rainbow of stunning shades. < download free pattern >

Floral Eyelet Shawl

Even if you don't have much of a green thumb, you can still have flowers wrapped around you at all times with this shawl from Melissa G. Martinez. This oversized scarf made from Firefly, showcases a daisy motif on a background of stockinette stitch with a garter edge and reverse stockinette detail. And the "wrong" side of this shawl is just as pretty as the right side. This would make a great transition piece for the early fall that will be upon us shortly. < download free pattern >