Butterfly Nebula — UV Reactive | Cosmic Collection

Inspired by the Hubble Space Telescope’s iconic image of the Butterfly Nebula (NGC 6302), this colorway translates sweeping wings of teal, lavender, violet, and star-blue set against shadowed midnight tones. Electric magenta accents are layered throughout and glow vividly under blacklight, revealing hidden energy beneath the surface.

This is a true UV-reactive dye application. What glows in the nebula glows on the yarn. The effect is intentional and reveal-driven rather than decorative, adding depth, contrast, and movement.

Butterfly Nebula is designed for statement projects where color interaction matters — shawls, fades, sweaters, weaving, socks, and bold accents.

Available Yarn Bases

This colorway is available on various Laughing Cat Fibers yarn bases.

Half Skeins Available

Half skeins are available on select yarn bases:

Sock / Fingering: 218 yards per skein
DK: 123 yards per skein
Worsted: 109 yards per skein

Half skeins are offered on the following bases only:

• Chartreuse Cat Recycled Nylon Sock

• Lambkin DK

• Pixie Bob Cat Worsted

Please select your preferred base and skein size from the dropdown menu.

Yarn Base Details

Chartreuse Cat Recycled Nylon Sock Yarn
80% Superwash Merino / 20% Recycled Nylon
2-ply • 437 yards per 100g skein
Bright, smooth, and resilient with excellent stitch definition.

Siamese Cat Sparkle Sock Yarn
75% Superwash Merino / 20% Nylon / 5% Silver Stellina
2-ply • 438 yards per 100g skein
Soft and smooth with a subtle silver shimmer.

Manx Cat Recycled Nylon Sock Yarn
80% Superwash Falkland Wool / 20% Recycled Nylon
2-ply • 437 yards per 100g skein
Springy, durable, and well suited for long-wearing projects.

Maine Coon Cashmere Blend Fingering Yarn
80% Superwash Wool (19 micron) / 10% Cashmere / 10% Recycled Nylon
4-ply • 437 yards per 100g skein
Creamy-soft with excellent depth and color saturation.

Maine Coon Cashmere DK Select Yarn
80% Extra Fine Merino (21.5 micron) / 10% Cashmere / 10% Recycled Nylon
4-ply • 246 yards per 100g skein
Plush DK weight ideal for texture and garments.

Siberian Cat Sparkle DK Yarn
75% Superwash Merino / 20% Nylon / 5% Silver Stellina
4-ply • 231 yards per 100g skein
A luminous DK with gentle sparkle.

Lambkin DK Yarn
100% Superwash Merino
4-ply • 246 yards per 100g skein
Smooth, round, and versatile with beautiful stitch definition.
Half skeins available on this base.

Pixie Bob Cat Worsted Yarn
100% Fine Superwash Merino
4-ply • 219 yards per 100g skein
Soft, bouncy, and richly saturated.
Half skeins available on this base.

Sphynx Cat Superwash Bulky Yarn
100% Fine Superwash Merino
2-ply • 109 yards per 100g skein
Bold, cozy, and fast-working.

Pattern Shown in Photos

Patterns shown in photos are for demonstration purposes only and are not included with this purchase.

Please Note

Each skein is hand-dyed in small batches. Variations between skeins are normal and expected. For larger projects, alternating skeins is recommended to ensure even color distribution.

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