Martha Mansfield — Rolf Armstrong Series

Inspired by a glamorous poster portrait of actress Martha Mansfield by illustrator Rolf Armstrong, this art-inspired colorway captures the luminous beauty and poignancy of a life frozen in time.

Armstrong’s illustration presents Mansfield bathed in warm light, her expression poised and radiant, surrounded by rich greens and burnished golds. The image is elegant and cinematic — made all the more powerful by the knowledge of Mansfield’s tragically short life, ending at just 24 years old. That contrast between glamour and fragility is the emotional heart of this colorway.

Deep emerald and mossy greens form the foundation of the skein, layered with glowing gold, warm amber, and touches of rust and shadow. The colors shift organically, creating movement and depth that echo the painterly softness of the original illustration while allowing flashes of warmth to surface through the green.

This is a colorway about presence — vivid, romantic, and quietly haunting. As fabric grows, the palette reveals complexity and dimension, rewarding projects that allow color to flow and evolve naturally.

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

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 or crocheted 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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