A Shirt of Fire and Ice by James N. Watts is a playful striped tee with a clever modular construction that's as enjoyable to knit as it is to wear. Worked in colourful stripes and finished with a relaxed, easy-to-wear fit, it's the kind of project that keeps you excited to cast on the next section.
For our kit, we've paired our soft Cushy DK with Curly, our merino bouclé, to add beautiful texture and depth to the stripes. The contrast between the smooth and textured yarns gives the finished fabric a unique look and feel, making this a wonderful project for spring knitting.
Why we love it
This is one of those projects that's full of personality. The modular construction keeps the knitting interesting, while the alternating yarn textures create a fabric that's both playful and beautifully tactile. It's a fantastic way to explore colour and texture in a garment you'll love wearing.
Perfect for
Spring and autumn layering
Knitters who enjoy colour and texture
Trying a unique yet intuitive construction
Showing off playful colour combinations
Skill level
Confident beginner to intermediate.
The modular construction is surprisingly intuitive, making this an engaging project for knitters looking to try something a little different.
Kit includes
Skein Cushy DK and Curly yarn in the quantity required for your selected size and colourway combination.
Pattern
Pattern is not included in the kit.
A Shirt of Fire and Ice by James N. Watts can be purchased separately via Ravelry.
Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL) (XXL, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Designed to fit a chest circumference of:
30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62)”
76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117) (127, 137, 147.5, 157.5) cm
Finished garment measurements:
34 (38, 42, 46, 50) (54, 58, 62, 66)”
86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127) (137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm
Choose a size with approximately 2–6” / 5–15 cm of positive ease.
Yardage
4 (4, 6, 6, 6) (6, 8, 8, 8) skeins total, split evenly between Cushy DK and Curly.
Yarn
Cushy DK
DK / 8ply
100% Extra-Fine Superwash Merino
230 yards / 210 metres per 100g
Soft, smooth and beautifully wearable with excellent stitch definition.
Curly
DK / 8ply Bouclé
100% Extra-Fine Superwash Merino Bouclé
246 yards / 225 metres per 100g
A soft merino bouclé that adds beautiful texture and dimension to the finished fabric.
Colour Combinations
Kit 1 — Mesmerise & Inkwell (shown)
Kit 2 — Whimsy & Fluro Peach
Kit 3 — Whimsy & Rust
Kit 4 — Whimsy & Cocoa Bean
Dyed to order
Yarns are dyed to order and will ship in approximately 2 weeks.
