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.
Be sure to check out the video show-and-tell clips in the photos for a closer look at color movement and UV glow.

Yarn Base Details

Chartreuse Cat Recycled Nylon Sock Yarn
80% Superwash Merino / 20% Recycled Nylon
2-ply · 437 yards per 100g skein
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 Yarn
80% Extra-Fine Merino Wool (21.5 micron) / 10% Cashmere / 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

Lambkin DK Yarn
100% Superwash Merino Wool
4-ply · 246 yards per 100g skein
Half skein · 123 yards

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

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

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