The Great Gatsby — Banned Book Colorway

Inspired by The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, this Banned Book colorway draws from a novel synonymous with excess, illusion, and the quiet emptiness beneath glamour. Set during the Jazz Age, the story explores class, longing, and the fragile promise of the American Dream through the eyes of Nick Carraway and the enigmatic Jay Gatsby.

Despite its literary status, the novel has been repeatedly challenged and banned for its language and themes. Its critique of wealth, power, and moral decay remains sharp and unsettling — a reminder that glittering surfaces often conceal uncomfortable truths.

This colorway reflects that tension. Layered, expressive, and richly complex, it is designed to knit into fabric that feels intentional and reflective, inviting the maker to slow down and sit with the story as it unfolds stitch by stitch.

Be sure to check out the video show-and-tell included in the photos for a closer look at color, texture, and movement.

Yarn Base Details

Chartreuse Cat Sock / Fingering Yarn
Available as half skeins only
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
90% Extra-Fine Merino Wool (19.5 micron) / 10% Recycled Nylon
4-ply · 246 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 (21.5 micron)
3-ply · 105 yards per 100g skein

Pattern Shown in Photos

The sample shown features Lattice One Skein Cowl by Jill Naylor.
Yarn: The Great Gatsby · Base: Siamese Sparkle DK · Yardage used: one skein
Knit by Laura Keevan.

View the pattern on Ravelry:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lattice-one-skein-cowl

Patterns shown are for inspiration only and are not included with this purchase.

Please Note

All yarn is hand-dyed in small batches; no two skeins are identical.
For larger projects, alternating skeins is recommended for the most even color flow.

Because each skein is carefully dyed and thoughtfully curated by hand, please allow 4–6 weeks for turnaround, especially during peak seasons. Orders are created with intention and care—thank you for supporting slow, meaningful fiber.

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