This colourway was dyed in homage to one of the most haunting moments in Grave of the Fireflies: the dreamlike scene where the siblings are surrounded by tiny glowing insects, bathed in a soft pink haze. The deep salmon and dusty rose base reflects the film’s use of warm, nostalgic colour to evoke childhood, memory, and fleeting moments of comfort. Layered through it are deeper rose and aubergine tones, representing the quiet shadow of grief and loss that slowly overtakes those tender memories. Scattered throughout, yellow highlights and speckles flicker like the fireflies themselves, small, luminous points of life and beauty, painfully brief against the darkness surrounding them.
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Released in 1988 and directed by Isao Takahata, Grave of the Fireflies is one of Studio Ghibli’s most powerful films. Based on Akiyuki Nosaka’s semi-autobiographical story, it is an unflinching portrayal of sibling love and civilian suffering during wartime. It is widely regarded as one of the most heartbreaking animated films ever made.
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I want to be honest: this is not an easy watch. It is devastating, quiet, and emotionally heavy. A film I deeply respect, love, but rarely recommend casually and will probably never rewatch. This colourway is my way of holding both its beauty and its sorrow at once, translating that fragile glow into something tangible.

AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ON:

• SURIEAL: 74/26% Baby Suri Alpaca, Mulberry Silk Lace NSW (50gr)(300m)
• SMITTEN LINEN: 90/10% Merino, Linen single ply fingering SW (100gr)(366m)
• CLASSIC 4ply: 100% 19.5 Micron superfine Merino SW, 3ply twist (100gr)(400m)
• NEON FLECK 4ply: 85/15% Fine Merino High Twist, Donegal Neon Nep SW (100gr)(400m)
• SWEET SOCK 4ply: 75/25% Merino, Nylon SW (100gr)(425m)
• SWEET SOCK MINI: 75/25% Merino, Nylon SW (20gr)(85m)
• SPARKLE SOCK 4ply: 75/20/5% Merino, Nylon, Silver Stellina, SW (100gr) (400m)
• CLASSIC 8ply: 100% 19.5 Micron superfine Merino DK SW, 3ply twist (100gr)(225m)
• SNUGGLY DK: 51/49% Baby Suri Alpaca, Peruvian Pima Cotton, NSW (100gr)(300m)

DELIVERY TIME:

This product is only available on pre-order. The listing will be live for less than a week (or until maximum capacity is reached, keep an eye on home page or social medias for updates), and I will then order the yarn from my supplier which takes 2 weeks to arrive. From there I do my best to dye, package and ship your order within a 4-6 weeks timeframe. This is my last shop update, and currently I estimate this would be delivered around mid March :)

SKEIN/CAKE:

By default my yarn is delivered as a 100gr skein, but if you do not have the winder to help you cake it, it can be quite laborious! Choose the cake option so I can do it for you and your yarn can arrive ready to cast-on!

LARGE ORDER DISCOUNTS:

In an effort or fairness to help those who need to purchase larger amount of yarn to knit garment of big size, I have therefore created several discounts. These discounts have been designed to facilitate an issue that larger folks are facing, please only use it if this description fits you. Head to the SWEATER QUANTITY ORDER to find the discount codes.

DIFFERENT BASE, DIFFERENT RESULTS:

Each fibre blend is different and therefore takes the colour in a different way. SuperWash yarns (SW) will be more vibrant than Non-SuperWash (NSW). 
The difference are very subtle, mostly in vibrance of colours, but please take it into account before ordering! Each base is different, and each batch is, even with the perfect recipe :)

RETURNS:

If you are not happy with your product, please contact me to let me know. Depending on the issue, you may be able to be issued a full refund if you contact me under 2 weeks of receiving the items, and ship it back to me in it's original packaging, undamaged.

Please pay attention when ordering, no returns or refund will be available for an ordering mistake once the product has been shipped. Review your order and for any mistakes contact me to modify your order.

Don't hesitate to email me any question :)