Urth Yarns
Yarns hand dyed in Turkey, from Uneek colour sequences to earthy Harvest shades.
- Hand dyed in Turkey
- Uneek self-striping yarns
- Harvest natural dye palette
- Merino yarn collections
- Small batch colour variation
About Urth Yarns
Urth Yarns creates hand dyed yarns with colour at the centre of the collection. Its range includes Uneek, with changing colour sequences, and Harvest, whose earthy palette is produced with ingredients such as fruits, nuts and roots. These approaches give makers different ways to let colour shape a project.
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The same collection name can span several thicknesses, so the full yarn name matters. Uneek Fingering is a fine merino yarn, while other Uneek yarns are developed for different gauges. A shared colour idea does not make them interchangeable in a pattern.
Dyeing studios in Turkey
Urth's own story describes work by women in its Mersin and Istanbul studios. The brand connects hand dyeing with the region's textile culture and presents the dyeing process as a central part of its identity. Its background is documented through this craft and production story rather than a single verified founding date.
The result is a collection in which fibre base and colour technique need to be read together. Uneek Fingering, for example, is made from extrafine superwash merino wool and offers approximately 400 m per 100 g. Its self-striping effect is as relevant to the finished appearance as the thickness of the strand.
Choosing an alternative for hand dyed colour
For a Urth substitute, first match the fabric you need, then compare the arrangement of colour. A tonal or solid yarn can suit a garment's shape while changing the effect of a design written around stripes. Another self-striping yarn may have longer or shorter colour sections and behave differently over a wide body or narrow sleeve.
Make a swatch in the intended technique and wash it before measuring. Hand dyed batches can vary, so plan sufficient yarn for the project and assess skeins together. Uneek Fingering's care guidance recommends cool washing and drying flat, with hand washing suggested for extra care. Follow the requirements of the exact product rather than assuming every Urth base uses the same treatment.
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Questions about Urth Yarns
Washing, weights, natural fibres and substitutes — answers drawn from the Urth Yarns yarns in our catalogue.
Where is Urth yarn dyed?+
The company's story describes its Mersin and Istanbul studios in Turkey. Uneek Fingering product information also identifies the yarn as hand dyed in Turkey.
Are all Urth Yarns dyed with natural ingredients?+
The brand specifically describes its Harvest line as dyed with fruits, nuts and roots. That statement should not be extended automatically to every collection.
What is Urth Uneek Fingering made from?+
Uneek Fingering is 100% extrafine superwash merino wool, with approximately 400 m per 100 g. Other Uneek weights and products require their own specifications when comparing alternatives.
How do I substitute a Urth self-striping yarn?+
Match the exact base's fibre content, washed gauge and length, then compare the colour sequence in a sample. Project width and knitting or crochet technique change the appearance of stripes, so identical gauge alone cannot guarantee the same look.