Laughing Cat Fibers

Judith — Artemisia Gentileschi Series

Inspired by Judith Slaying Holofernes by Artemisia Gentileschi, this art-inspired colorway is a study in power reclaimed, fury transformed, and survival made visible.

Gentileschi’s painting is not subtle — and it was never meant to be. Unlike earlier interpretations of the biblical story, her Judith is resolute, physical, and unflinching. This is not allegory softened by distance. It is action. It is consequence. It is a woman who does not look away.

Painted in the aftermath of Artemisia’s own public assault and trial, Judith Slaying Holofernes is widely understood as part of her reckoning with trauma — a refusal to be silent, erased, or diminished. Her abuser did not define her legacy. Her work did.

Deep wine reds, bruised plum, shadowed navy, and near-black tones form a heavy, deliberate base, broken by burnished golds and ochre — flashes of resolve, metal, and flesh. Colors pool and press against one another, creating tension rather than contrast, weight rather than ornament. Nothing here is decorative. Everything is intentional.

Pattern Inspiration

Pincha Shawl
Designed by Pinpilan Wangsai

The dramatic feathered construction of the Pincha Shawl is a spectacular showcase for Judith. Worked in a series of individually shaped feathers, the pattern lets Judith’s deep wine, midnight blue, burnished gold, and warm amber shift and travel through each section, emphasizing the movement and drama of the colorway.

The result feels particularly fitting for a colorway inspired by Artemisia Gentileschi: bold, dimensional, and unapologetically dramatic.

Pattern: Pincha Shawl by Pinpilan Wangsai
Sample: Laughing Cat Fibers Judith
Pattern: Free

Pincha Shawl on Ravelry

Yarn Base Details

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

Toyger Cat Gold Fingering Yarn
92% Superwash Merino / 8% Gold Lurex
2-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
90% Extra-Fine Merino Wool (19.5 micron) / 10% Recycled Nylon
4-ply · 246 yards per 100g skein

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
100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool
4-ply · 219 yards per 100g skein

Sphynx Cat Superwash Bulky Yarn
100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool (21.5 micron)
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 pieces may be knit by Laughing Cat Fibers or by independent sample makers using Laughing Cat Fibers yarn.

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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