Laughing Cat Fibers
Beads on a String — Hand-Dyed Wool Roving
Beads on a String — Hand-Dyed Wool Roving
Beads on a String is inspired by the extraordinary interacting galaxies known as the “Beads on a String” system, where brilliant regions of star formation appear strung along sweeping arcs created by the galaxies’ gravitational interaction.
This colorway captures the fiery, luminous palette of its cosmic inspiration in fiber. Glowing orange, golden yellow, scarlet and brilliant pink blaze through the center of the braid before transitioning into burnished copper, dusty mauve and deep wine-burgundy. The contrast between incandescent brights and rich shadows creates dramatic stretches of color throughout the roving.
For handspinners, those transitions offer plenty of room to play. Spin straight from the braid to allow the colors to move naturally through the finished yarn, divide the braid to repeat the sequence, or separate the colors for greater control over your final project. However you approach it, Beads on a String is designed to make the spinning itself part of the adventure.
Breed-Specific Details
Falkland
Smooth and soft with an easy, even draft. Produces a round, balanced yarn with excellent versatility. Well-suited for consistent singles and multi-ply yarns.
Merino
Exceptionally soft with a fine, dense crimp. Drafts smoothly and spins into soft, elastic yarn with beautiful drape. Ideal for next-to-skin projects and spinners who love a plush hand feel.
Rambouillet
Springy and elastic with a denser feel. Drafts best with a controlled hand and produces lofty yarn with strong memory. Ideal for socks, hats, and textured stitches that benefit from bounce.
Romney
Sturdy and durable with a longer staple length. Drafts smoothly and spins into a strong, textured yarn. Excellent for weaving, outerwear, felting, and projects where structure and durability matter.
Targhee
Soft, bouncy, and forgiving to spin. Creates plush, lofty yarn with warmth and elasticity. A great choice for cozy garments and next-to-skin wearables.
Please Note
This roving is dyed to order. Please allow 4–6 weeks for processing.
Each braid is hand-dyed in small batches; no two are ever exactly alike.
Variations in color placement and saturation are a natural part of the hand-dyeing process.
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Care Instructions
Care Instructions
*some bleeding of dye can occur with indie dyed yarns. Always hand wash in cool water and lay flat or block to dry
