Laughing Cat Fibers

Beads on a String — UV Reactive | Deep Space Colorway

Beads on a String is a reformulated version of a colorway first created in 2020, revisited with refined technique and expanded depth.

In astronomy, “beads on a string” describes intense star-forming regions that appear when galaxies interact, igniting luminous clusters along stretched tidal arms.

That phenomenon is translated here through layered, high-energy color. Warm golds, amber, coral, and sunset orange form a glowing field, punctuated by bursts of pink, magenta, and deep wine tones. Darker grounding shades add contrast and rhythm, keeping the palette bold without chaos.

Dyed with UV-reactive pigments, Beads on a String transforms under blacklight as neon accents ignite and intensify, revealing hidden structure and dramatic contrast. This colorway shines in projects that benefit from motion, texture, and visual storytelling—shawls, socks, garments, weaving, and statement accessories.

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

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 Blend DK Select Yarn Lambkin DK Yarn Siberian Sparkle DK Yarn Pixie Bob Cat Worsted Yarn Sphinx Cat Superwash Bulky Yarn

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