UPNorthYarns

Luxurious, Nature-inspired, Hand Dyed Yarns

Powers, Michigan
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Announcement    Welcome to UP North Yarns. I hand-dye luxurious natural fibers/yarns in the colors I see abounding in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I gain inspiration from nature, the four seasons; gorgeous hues from my flower beds; the Great Lakes, and even the amazing colors I see in the rocks I collect from all over the UP.

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Last updated on Jun 14, 2019

Welcome to UP North Yarns. I hand-dye luxurious natural fibers/yarns in the colors I see abounding in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I gain inspiration from nature, the four seasons; gorgeous hues from my flower beds; the Great Lakes, and even the amazing colors I see in the rocks I collect from all over the UP.

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Mariposas Yarn of the Month Club - March 2021 - Green-banded Urania - Bright Green, Aqua, Soft Black, White Pre-orders CLOSE March 7, 2021

$8.50

10 people have this in their cart

Hand Dyed Yarn Fingering - Ugly Ducklings- 100 grams Superwash 85/15 Merino/Nylon - Greens, Blues, Pinks, Dark Red, Browns, Violet

$28.00

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Hand Dyed Yarn Sock Fingering Yarn - It's a Jungle Out There - Superwash 85/15 Merino Wool/Nylon 100g 438 yd Blues, Black w/Speckles

$28.00

Hand Dyed Fingering or DK Yarn - Freeze Pops- SW Merino or NSW Baby Alpaca/Linen/Tussah Silk - Pinks, Blues, Green, Orange, Yellow

$26.00

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Hand Dyed Fingering or DK Yarn- Eat Your Greens - SW Merino/Nyl, Merino, Merino/Linen - Warm Green with Burgundy Speckles

$26.00

Hand Dyed Yarn Lace Weight Ultrafine 70/30 SuperKid Mohair/Mulberry Silk - French & English Lavender - 50g 459 yd Light Purple

$29.00

Hand Dyed Yarn Fingering - Be Still, My Heart - SW 75/25 Merino/Nylon - Variegated or Tonal - Pinks and Reds

$28.00

Hand Dyed Yarn Fingering - Crab Nebula - SW 85/15 merino/nylon Bright Pinks, with Blue Speckles

$28.00

Hand Dyed Yarn Lace Weight Ultrafine Kid Mohair/Mulberry Silk - Electric Blue - 50g 459 yd bright blue with pink undertones

$29.00

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Hand Dyed Yarn Lace Weight Ultrafine Kid Mohair/Mulberry Silk - Gossamer - 50g 459 yd Palest Blue/Gray

$29.00

Hand Dyed Yarn Fingering - Field of Dreams - 100g 438 yd Superwash Extrafine 85/15 Merino/Nylon Purple Violet Yellow Green

$28.00

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Hand Dyed Yarn - Blaze Orange - Superwash 85/15 Merino Wool/Nylon or SW Aran 100% Merino - Hunter's Neon Orange, Speckles

$26.00

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Hand Dyed Yarn DK or Aran - I've Got a Tiger by the Tail - SW Merino Black & Orange with Speckles

$26.00

Hand Dyed Yarn - Wolverines - SW Merino Fingering, Linen, Sparkle, or 100% Merino DK, Aran, NSW Mohair/Silk -Maize and Blue with speckles

$26.00

Hand Dyed Yarn Fingering - Sugar Plum Dreams SW 85/15 Merino/Nylon or Sparkle Pinky-purple base w/dark gray, orange, teal, fuchsia speckles

$28.00

Hand Dyed Yarn Fingering, Dk, or Aran - Camo - Merino/Nylon or SW or Non-SW Merino DK or Aran camo, beige, army green and black

$26.00

Hand Dyed Yarn SINGLE Sparkle Sock Blank Fingering - Pink Granite - SW Merino/Nylon/Stellina GRADIENT Silvers, Grays, Pinks

$34.00

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Hand Dyed Yarn SINGLE Sparkle Sock Blank Fingering - Pinot Noir - SW Merino/Nylon/Stellina GRADIENT Burgundy, deep purple

$34.00

Hand Dyed Yarn SINGLE Sparkle Sock Blank Fingering - Blue-Green Crayon - SW Merino/Nylon/Stellina GRADIENT Mint Green Soft Blue

$34.00

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Hand Dyed Bulky Yarn - The Greens NSW 30/50/20 US Wool/Alpaca/Nylon 8-ply - Green with Black and Brown Strands - two sizes 125 and 139 g

$28.00

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Hand Dyed Fingering Bulky Aran Yarn NSW 38/25/37 Baby Alpaca/Merino/Cotton, Superwash Bulky or Aran- Campfire -100g Red Yellow Orange Gray

$26.00

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Hand Dyed Yarn Fingering BFL, Mohair, Merino High Twist, or Chunky - Take it Easy - Deep Green, Blue and Silver Gray

$26.00

Hand Dyed Bulky Yarn - Oh My Ply! NSW 30/50/20 US Wool/Alpaca/Nylon 8-ply Avg weight 121 g 100 yd - Natural Colors Black, Brown, Bronze, Tan

$28.00

Hand Dyed Aran/Worsted Yarn - Sheep, Naturally - NSW US Wool - Avg weight 147 gr 233 yd - Natural Colors -Beige, Brown, Bronze, Tan, Gold

$32.00

Hand Dyed Yarn Fingering, DK, or Aran - The Bears - SW Merino/Nylon or Merino DK Blue & Orange with Speckles

$26.00

Hand Dyed Yarn Sparkle Sock Fingering - Lemon Meringue - 100g Superwash Merino/Nylon/Lurex Bright Yellow-green

$29.00

Hand Dyed Yarn Fingering, DK - Sunset -SW Sparkle, Gradient, Merino/Nyl Fingering, Non-SW Merino, Wool/Rayon Blue Pink Gold Orange Purple

$26.00

Hand Dyed Yarn Fingering - Petrichor -100g Superwash 85/15 Merino/Nylon or NON-Superwash Merino Tonal Warm Blue with Gray and Brown Splashes

$28.00

Hand Dyed Yarn Naturally Dyed Plant Dyes Fingering - Goldenrod - 100g 438 yd Superwash 85/15 Merino/Nylon Soft Gold

$32.00

Hand Dyed Yarn Seasons - Mini-skein Set - 15 mini-skeins 300 grams 1314 yds Superwash Merino/Nylon or Merino/Nylon/Lurex

$110.00

Hand Dyed Yarn Fingering - September - Superwash Merino/Nylon Fingering Soft Blue with Blues Burgundy Green Purple w/Speckles

$28.00

Hand Dyed Yarn Fingering - Smoke on the Water - Non-SW Merino, Alpaca, Rayon, and Mohair/Silk - Tonal gray and purple w/subtle colors

$26.00

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Hand Dyed Yarn Fingering - Superbird - OOAK Superwash 85/15 merino/nylon 100 g 438 yd Tonal Fluorescent Lime

$28.00

Hand Dyed Yarn Lace Weight Ultrafine 70/30 SuperKid Mohair/Mulberry Silk - Blaze Orange - 50g 459 yd Bright Orange

$29.00

Only 2 left

Hand Dyed Yarn Sparkle - Pink Tutu -100g 438 yd Superwash 75/20/5 Merino/Nylon/Lurex Solid Tonal Pink

$29.00

Hand Dyed Yarn Halloween Fingering, Sparkle, DK, or Chunky - Ghoul's Delight - Solid Black with Orange, Lime, Purple Speckles

$26.00

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About UPNorthYarns

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  • She's So Unusual - in fingering and DK

My love of nature and science inspires the colors I use to dye yarn.

I am inspired by nature, which provides me myriad color choices when dyeing animal fibers/yarns. There is so much beauty surrounding me in the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan. These yarns are my translation of the beauty of nature into a skein of yarn you will enjoy in your creations.

I dye with traditional acid dyes (citric acid or vinegar) as well as natural dye materials from many plants. I forage from Spring until the snow flies, gathering plant stuff that I use to dye yarn. It starts with dandelions and ends with goldenrod and fall mushrooms.

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  • Monica Thoune

    Owner, Science Geek, Yarn Twister

    I find my inspiration for dyeing animal fibers/ yarns from nature. There is so much beauty surrounding me, which I transfer onto yarns.

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Last updated on Jan 23, 2021
Frequently asked questions
Ethically Sourced Yarns

Yarn suppliers' website information regarding sourcing of animal fiber:

Where are our fibers sourced?
• Bluefaced Leicester is 100% British, coming from small farms all over the UK.
• Merino fibers come from various sources (not Australia). We specify that none of our merino fibers are to come from farms practicing mulesing.
• Superwash Merino comes from Argentina and Uruguay.
• Non-superwash Merino is Peruvian Merino.

Color variation of monitors:
All monitors are different - yarns may look slightly different. I include the colors in the description of the yarn.

Care:
I recommend hand washing superwash yarns for longevity of the garment.

Please wash item separately the first time. Dry flat.

Custom and personalized orders

• I'm happy to dye a custom order for you. We will discuss in detail your wishes. I will create a RESERVED listing for {your name} and provide that link to you. Once you have paid in full within (24 hours), I will complete your order and ship it to you, usually in less than one week.

• I use USPS First Class or Priority in the USA. Default shipping is First Class.

• There are international shipping options, and upgrades are available by contacting me at time of sale. Insurance, confirmation, or international customs are extras that the buyer is responsible for and a customs form will be on the shipping label.

Return Policy

I do not accept returns on yarn unless the error is mine (shipping out wrong base, color by mistake). If you find that you do have a problem with it, please message me and I will try to resolve the problem as best as I can.