Urth Yarns

Urth Yarns is a family-owned, women-led brand creating uniquely hand-dyed yarns in small studios in Mersin and Istanbul, Turkey. The collection spans tonal solids (Monokrom), self-striping gradients (Uneek), plant-dyed naturals (Harvest), and cotton-linen blends (Etesia), across fingering, DK, and worsted weights in both wool and plant-based fibers. Each skein is hand-dyed in small batches by skilled artisans, giving every project subtle color shifts and depth you won't find in mass-produced yarn.

Keep the earth green with every skein of Urth Yarns purchased, a tree is planted in Africa! Through a partnership with Trees for the Future, every skein helps provide families with tools and knowledge to plant trees. Planting a tree provides families with more than just food, it provides income, empowerment, unity, leadership, education, and even saves lives.

Urth Yarns: Hand-Dyed Color With a Conscience

Some yarns just make you want to cast on immediately, and Urth Yarns is one of them. This brand has quickly become one of the most beloved hand-dyed lines in the knitting and crochet world, and it's easy to see why once you've squished a skein in person. We've been curating fiber we genuinely love since 1997, and we stock the full Urth lineup because the depth and subtlety of their small-batch dyeing is the real deal. From first-time knitters to lifelong fiber artists, the feedback we hear over and over praises the rich colors, the gorgeous tonal variation, and the simple fact that Urth yarn knits and crochets up exactly as photographed.

Whether you're shopping for a sweater's worth or grabbing a single skein to accent a shawl, this lineup covers most of the weights and natural fibers you'll reach for, from superwash merino wool to breezy cotton and plant blends.

The Urth Yarns Lines Worth Knowing

Part of the fun of Urth Yarns is that each line has its own personality, so it helps to know what sets them apart before you pick. Here's the quick tour:

  • Monokrom is the tonal solid, with minimal color shifts within a single shade, available in fingering, DK, worsted, and cotton DK.
  • Uneek is the self-striping line that put the brand on the map, pre-dyed to stripe automatically as you knit, with gradient kits of color-coordinated minis for fades.
  • Harvest uses plant-based dyes for muted, earthy palettes that sustainability-minded makers adore.
  • Etesia brings cotton and linen together in a hand-dyed DK weight that's perfect for summer garments.

Most lines come in both wool and cotton or plant-blend versions, so you can match the fiber to your season and project. For the full range of plant-fiber options, our cotton yarns collection is worth a browse too.

Why Urth Yarns Feels Good to Knit and Buy

Sustainability isn't a marketing afterthought here, it's baked into the brand, which is exactly the kind of story we love to support. Every skein you buy funds a tree planted in Africa through the Trees for the Future partnership, and the Harvest line skips synthetic dyes in favor of plant-based ones. Each skein is hand-dyed in small studios in Turkey by women-led teams, so there's real craft and real people behind every color. A few reasons our customers reach for Urth, and for us:

  • Eco-friendly yarn with a genuine backstory, from tree planting to plant-based dyes.
  • Accessible pricing for hand-dyed yarn compared to many indie dye houses.
  • Family owned and operated, not bought up by a private equity firm like so many of our competitors have been lately.
  • Fast same-day shipping on most orders, with free shipping when you spend $99 or more.
  • Expert crafters on hand who knit and crochet with Urth themselves and can help you choose.

Every purchase also helps us support local farms and Freddy's Dog Rescue, so the good vibes stack up nicely.

Projects, Patterns, and Where to Buy Urth Yarns

Hunting for Urth Yarns knitting projects or crochet patterns? The brand's website hosts free pattern downloads designed specifically for each yarn line, and many of the gradient kits include suggested pattern recommendations to get you started. These yarns also shine in baby projects and amigurumi, since several Urth lines are machine washable and tested for next-to-skin softness. And if you've been wondering where to buy Urth Yarns online or searching for a local shop that carries them, we keep the full range in stock with consistent availability. Check back regularly for discounts on retired colorways and seasonal sales.

Shop Urth Yarns Online or Visit Us in Spokane

Our shop lives in a restored historic bakery in Spokane, four floors and 27,500 square feet of fiber heaven where you can see the colors in person. Yes, Travis still bakes his sourdough and raspberry scones on Saturdays, so come pet the yarn and grab a snack. Can't make the trip? No problem. Our full selection of Urth Yarns ships worldwide, and our friendly crew is just a chat bubble away whenever you have a question.

Frequently Asked Questions

Urth Yarns stands out for hand-dyeing every skein in small studios in Turkey, using small-batch dye techniques that create subtle tonal variation and depth you won't find in commercial yarns. Many reviews highlight the brand's color consistency, soft hand, and beautiful drape. The brand is also women-led and partners with Trees for the Future to plant a tree in Africa with every skein sold.

Yes — sustainability is core to the Urth Yarns mission. Every skein purchased funds a tree planted in Africa through the Trees for the Future program, and the Harvest line specifically uses plant-based dyes rather than synthetic chemicals. These sustainable yarns Urth produces are made in women-led studios with ethical small-batch dyeing practices, making them a top choice for eco-friendly knitters.

Monokrom is Urth's tonal solid line — subtle color shifts within a single shade, perfect for projects where you want gentle depth without striping. Uneek is the self-striping line, pre-dyed to create automatic stripes as you knit or crochet without changing colors. Both come in multiple weights (fingering, DK, worsted) and the Uneek gradient kits add color-coordinated mini skeins for fade projects.

Most Urth Yarns wool lines (Monokrom and Uneek in fingering, DK, and worsted weights) are made from superwash merino and are machine washable on a gentle cycle. The Etesia cotton-linen DK is also machine washable. The Harvest line, dyed with plant-based pigments, is gentler with hand washing to preserve color vibrancy. Check each product page for specific care instructions.

Urth Yarns uses a mix of natural fibers across their product lines. The wool lines use superwash merino, while Urth Yarns cotton options like Monokrom Cotton DK and Etesia DK use cotton and cotton-linen blends for plant-based projects. Most lines emphasize natural fibers over synthetics, fitting with the brand's eco-friendly mission.

Urth Yarns gradient kits are pre-packaged sets of mini skeins in coordinated color progressions, designed for fade shawls, gradient sweaters, and color-shift projects. Each kit typically includes several mini skeins that flow from one color into the next, eliminating the guesswork of matching colors yourself. They're available in both the Uneek and Monokrom lines and are some of the most popular Urth Yarns varieties for crochet and knitting projects.

Yes — the Urth Yarns website hosts a free pattern library designed for each yarn line, including shawls, sweaters, accessories, and amigurumi projects. Many of the gradient kits also include suggested pattern recommendations. Paradise Fibers stocks patterns from independent designers that work beautifully with Urth Yarns as well.

Urth Yarns sits in the mid-range for hand-dyed yarn — generally more accessible than indie one-person dye houses while still reflecting the craft of small-batch production. Pricing varies by weight, fiber, and product line, so check individual product pages for current pricing. Watch for Urth Yarns discounts on retired colorways and seasonal sales for the best deals.