Laughing Cat Fibers
Melt the Ice — Resistance Red Tonal
Melt the Ice — Resistance Red Tonal
Melt the Ice is a bold red tonal created as an act of resistance.
Inspired by the historic Norwegian lue hats worn during Nazi occupation — where red caps became a quiet but unmistakable symbol of defiance — this colorway draws a direct line between fiber, history, and protest. What began as a small act of resistance then has become a rallying cry now.
This colorway is Laughing Cat Fibers’ contribution to the Melt the Ice movement — a call to stand against cruelty, dehumanization, and systems built on fear. Art has always been a language of resistance. Fiber is no exception.
Dyed with intention in layered reds, this tonal carries depth, heat, and resolve — designed to be worn, seen, and felt.
Create Boldly.
Art is Resistance.
Yarn Base Details
Chartreuse Cat Sock / Fingering Yarn
Half skeins only
75% Fine Superwash Merino Wool (21.5 micron) / 25% Recycled Nylon
4-ply
218 yards per half skein
Siamese Sparkle Sock Yarn
75% Superwash Merino Wool / 20% Nylon / 5% Silver-Toned Stellina
2-ply · 438 yards per 100g skein
Manx Cat Recycled Nylon & Falkland Wool Sock Yarn
80% Superwash Falkland Wool / 20% Recycled Nylon
2-ply · 437 yards per 100g skein
Maine Coon Cashmere Blend Fingering Yarn
80% Superwash Wool (19 micron) / 10% Cashmere / 10% Recycled Nylon
4-ply · 437 yards per 100g skein
Maine Coon Cashmere Blend DK Select Yarn
80% Extra-Fine Merino Wool (21.5 micron) / 10% Cashmere / 10% Recycled Nylon
4-ply · 246 yards per 100g skein
Lambkin DK Yarn
Full and half skeins available
90% Extra-Fine Merino Wool (19.5 micron) / 10% Recycled Nylon
4-ply
Full skein: 246 yards
Half skein: 123 yards
Siberian Sparkle DK Yarn
75% Superwash Merino Wool / 20% Nylon / 5% Silver-Toned Stellina
4-ply · 231 yards per 100g skein
Pixie Bob Cat Worsted Yarn
Full and half skeins available
100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool
4-ply
Full skein: 219 yards
Half skein: 109 yards
Sphynx Cat Superwash Bulky Yarn
100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool (21.5 micron)
2-ply · 109 yards per 100g skein
Please Note
All yarn is hand-dyed to order; color placement, saturation, and tonal variation will vary between skeins.
Each skein is dyed individually using layered techniques, making every skein unique.
For larger projects, alternating skeins is recommended for the most even color flow.
Colors may vary slightly depending on screen settings and lighting conditions.
Turnaround Time:
Please allow 4–6 weeks for dye-to-order yarns, especially during peak seasons. Each skein is carefully dyed, set, and finished by hand to ensure balance, depth, and consistency.
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Care Instructions
Care Instructions
*some bleeding of dye can occur with indie dyed yarns. Always hand wash in cool water and lay flat or block to dry
Beautiful color and my Melt the Ice hat is knitting up nicely ❤️ ❤️
Perfect red and this worsted is an amazing base. Very soft and extremely cozy!