King Cole Firefly Aran — Emperor Moth (6580)

Emperor Moth is the surprise of the range. Wound in the ball it looks like a warm woodland brown, then the yarn turns and a bright jade turquoise comes through — genuinely vivid, almost peacock, and the last thing you expect sitting next to chocolate. Chartreuse and olive gold run between the two, with cooler slate-blue passages softening the transitions.

That brown-to-turquoise jump is the most dramatic colour shift in the whole Firefly collection, and it's why this shade needs room to breathe. In a small project you may only see one or two of the colours; in a wrap, blanket or garment body the full sequence unfolds and the effect is spectacular.

The turquoise sections carry the strongest shimmer, so they lift and glow against the matte-looking brown. Beautiful in crochet, where the denser fabric packs the colour changes closer together.

Palette: chocolate brown, jade turquoise, chartreuse, olive gold, slate blue

Perfect for: wraps and shawls, blankets and throws, crochet garments, cardigans, statement accessories

Brand: King Cole

Yarn Name: Firefly Aran

Yarn Code: 6580

Colour Name: Emperor Moth

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.