Pre-Order "Bird Superior" on Various Yarn Bases

Inspired by Bird Superior (Portrait of Max Ernst) by Leonora Carrington (c. 1942), this art-inspired colorway draws from a painting where surreal symbolism and intimate storytelling meet. Carrington’s portrait is rich with myth, humor, and quiet rebellion — most notably the deliberate emphasis on a bold yellow sock, a detail that is playful, defiant, and impossible to ignore.

That unexpected contrast carries into this colorway. Deep maroons, icy turquoise, and shadowed purples form a complex, moody base, punctuated by a vivid punch of yellow. The result is a palette designed for statement pieces — expressive, layered, and unmistakably artistic.

Bird Superior honors Carrington’s surrealist vision and her creative partnership with Max Ernst, translating painted myth and symbolism into fiber.

Available Yarn Bases

This colorway is available on various Laughing Cat Fibers yarn bases.

Half Skeins Available

• Fingering: 218 yards per skein

• Worsted: 109 yards per skein

Please select your preferred base and skein size from the dropdown menu.

Yarn Base Details

Siamese Sparkle Sock Yarn
75% Superwash Merino Wool / 20% Nylon / 5% 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

Siberian Sparkle DK Yarn
75% Superwash Merino Wool / 20% Nylon / 5% Stellina
4-ply · 231 yards per 100g skein

Pixie Bob Cat Worsted Yarn
100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool
4-ply · 219 yards per 100g skein

Sphynx Cat Superwash Bulky Yarn
100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool
2-ply · 109 yards per 100g skein

Pattern Shown in Photos

Patterns shown are for inspiration only and are not included with this purchase. Sample knit or crochet pieces may have been created by independent designers or sample makers using Laughing Cat Fibers yarn.

Please Note

• All yarn is hand-dyed; no two skeins are identical.

• For larger garments, alternating skeins is recommended for the most even color flow.

• Colors may vary slightly depending on screen settings and lighting conditions.