Laughing Cat Fibers

Violet Bordello— Tonal Colorway

Violet Bordello is one of my core tonal recipes — a deep, jewel-toned wine and violet designed to bring richness, drama, and cohesion to a wide range of palettes.

Saturated without reading flat and dark without tipping muddy, Violet Bordello lives in that lush in-between space where plum, berry, and shadowed violet meet. It delivers visual weight and elegance while remaining calm enough to function as a true workhorse tonal.

This tonal was created with versatility and contrast in mind. It pairs beautifully with florals, painterly speckles, and complex colorways, allowing statement skeins to breathe while grounding the overall composition of a project.

Whether used for cuffs, heels, borders, brioche contrast, colorwork grounding, or full garments, Violet Bordello is a confident, flexible tonal designed to elevate without competing.

Pattern Shown in Photos

The sample shown is the Orbit Cowl pattern.
Pattern available on Ravelry:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/orbit-cowl-2

The sample was knit by Laura of Laughing Cat Fibers using Violet Bordello and The Soul of the Rose.

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 independent makers using Laughing Cat Fibers yarn.

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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 Maine Coon Cashmere Blend Fingering Yarn Maine Coon Cashmere DK Select Yarn Lambkin DK Yarn Siberian Sparkle DK Yarn Pixie Bob Worsted Yarn Sphinx Cat Superwash Bulky Yarn

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