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    King Cole Firefly Yarn Review, Mesmerising Metallics & Pattern 6444
    When King Cole kindly sent me some of their new King Cole Firefly yarn to review along with pattern 6444 whilst I was isolating with covid, I must admit it was exactly the sort of project I needed. Something relatively quick, satisfyingly simple, and with enough visual interest to keep my brain occupied without requiring too much concentration when I wasn’t feeling my best. I’d been eyeing up this pattern anyway, a raglan style short-sleeved sweater with pretty eyelet detailing around the cuffs, hems and raglan shaping. Having lost some weight this year, I’ve been experimenting with new shapes in… Read more: King Cole Firefly Yarn Review, Mesmerising Metallics & Pattern 6444