La Gioconda — Leonardo DaVinci Series

La Gioconda — Leonardo DaVinci Series

(The Mona Lisa)

Inspired by La Gioconda—better known as The Mona Lisa—by Leonardo da Vinci, this art-inspired colorway draws from the quiet complexity, restraint, and enduring mystery of one of the most studied paintings in art history.

Leonardo’s masterpiece is defined not by bold contrast, but by atmosphere. Soft transitions, layered shadows, and muted tones create a sense of depth that reveals itself slowly over time. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is overstated.

That philosophy guided this colorway.

Deep olive and forest greens form the foundation of the skein, grounding the palette in earth and permanence. Muted teal-blue passages move through the yarn like distant landscape and softened sky, while restrained touches of brick red and wine add warmth and tension without breaking the calm. The colors blend rather than divide, creating a low-contrast, painterly flow that mirrors Leonardo’s use of sfumato—where edges dissolve and color breathes.

This is a contemplative palette—subtle, composed, and quietly expressive. As fabric grows, the colorway reveals depth through texture and movement, rewarding slow making and thoughtful stitch choices.

🎥 Be sure to check out the video show-and-tell clips in the photos for a closer look at color flow and tonal variation.

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

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. No two skeins are identical.

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

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

Please allow 4–6 weeks for dye-to-order processing, especially during peak seasons. Each skein is dyed, set, and finished by hand to ensure balance, depth, and consistency.

Create Boldly. Make Art.