King Cole Firefly Aran — Violet Dropwing (6572)

Named for the jewel-purple dragonfly, and it earns it. Violet Dropwing pairs an electric, almost luminous purple with midnight indigo and slate blue, then drops in unexpected passages of deep oxblood red for warmth. Against the black base the violet practically hums.

This is the shade for anyone who finds most purples too sweet — the red undertone and the dark ground give it real depth and a slightly gothic edge. Beautiful in openwork, where the light travels right through the fabric.

Palette: violet, indigo, periwinkle, oxblood red, black

Perfect for: lace shawls, occasion wraps, cardigans, cowls

Brand: King Cole

Yarn Name: Firefly Aran

Yarn Code: 6572

Colour Name: Violet Dropwing

Yarn Weight: Aran (worsted / 10-ply)

Ball Weight: 100g

Length: 200m / 219yds

Hook Size: 5mm–5.5mm

Blend: 65% Polyester, 35% Acrylic

Hashtag: #kingColeFirefly

Firefly Aran isn't a glitter yarn — there's no metallic thread and no scratch. The shimmer is built into the fibre itself, giving knitted and crocheted fabric a soft halo and a light-catching glow that shifts as you move. Buy your full quantity in one go where you can, and join new balls at a matching point in the colour run to keep the transitions seamless.