Laughing Cat Fibers

The Algerian Woman — Henri Matisse Series

Inspired by The Algerian Woman by Henri Matisse, this art-inspired colorway celebrates Matisse’s fearless use of saturated color and bold compositional blocks.

This colorway reflects that spirit through vivid, high-impact hues and confident contrasts. The palette is expressive and energetic, designed to feel playful, modern, and full of momentum. Each shift in color echoes Matisse’s balance of structure and spontaneity, resulting in a yarn that feels painterly, bright, and unmistakably bold.

Pattern Inspiration

nyoki-nyoki cowl
Designed by Yoko Johnston
Sample knit by Laura Keevan

The playful texture of the nyoki-nyoki cowl is a perfect way to pair Algerian Woman with the rich blue of Mediterranean Sea. Against the tonal background, Algerian Woman’s turquoise, coral, raspberry, peach, and green become little bursts of color, traveling up the cowl in raised lines and dimensional pops.

The structure gives a highly variegated colorway room to shine without overwhelming the design—each small section captures a different piece of the palette, while Mediterranean Sea holds everything together.

Pattern: nyoki-nyoki cowl by Yoko Johnston
Sample: Knit by Laura Keevan
Yarn: Laughing Cat Fibers Algerian Woman + Mediterranean Sea
Weight: DK
Craft: Knitting

nyoki-nyoki cowl pattern 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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Weight Siamese Sparkle Sock Yarn Manx Cat Falkland Sock Yarn Main Coon Cashmere Blend Fingering Yarn Main Coon Cashmere DK Select Yarn Lambkin DK Yarn Siberian Sparkle DK Yarn Pixie Bob Cat Worsted Yarn Sphinx Cat Superwash Bulky Yarn

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