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.

Matisse embraced intensity without hesitation — large fields of bright color placed side by side, unconcerned with subtlety and alive with movement. That visual confidence makes his work especially joyful to translate into yarn, where color can exist freely and unapologetically.

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.

The Algerian Woman is designed for projects where color leads the conversation — pieces where saturation, rhythm, and form take center stage.

🎥 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
75% Fine Superwash Merino Wool (21.5 micron) / 25% Recycled Nylon
4-ply
Half skein · 218 yards

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
100% Superwash Merino Wool (19.5 micron)
4-ply · 231 yards per 100g skein
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
100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool
4-ply · 219 yards per 100g skein
Half skein · 109 yards

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

Pattern Shown in Photos

Nyoki-Nyoki Cowl
Designed by Yoko Johnston
Available on Ravelry:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nyoki-nyoki-cowl

Sample shown is knit using The Algerian Woman colorway on Pixie Bob Cat Worsted yarn.
Yardage used: less than one 60g half skein.

Sample knit by Laughing Cat Fibers.

Please Note

All yarn is hand-dyed; 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.

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