Our Concept

Peninsula Yarn is a unique offering of hand-dyed yarn in colors developed to enhance your skin tone. Wearable neutrals and color pops that make it easy to shop for yarn that will look good on you.

Ways to use the color palette

  1. - Stay with the color palette that matches your skin undertone to enhance your natural undertone.
  2. Use the opposite palette to bring out the undertone in your skin you want to enhance.
  3. Pair that bright color that may not suit your skintone with a neutral base and still get to incorporate that color into your wardrobe. Or make a fun pair of socks or a blanket!

At the end of the day just remember….there is no such thing as color police…knit what brings you joy!

How to determine your skin tone:

There are three main undertones: warm, cool, and neutral. Depending on which undertone you have, different color families will flatter you. Below are some tips to determine your skin tone, and links to helpful articles about skin tones.

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Silver vs Gold Test

If silver jewelry looks better on you, you likely have cool undertones. If gold complements you better, you likely have warm undertones.

Vein Test

If your veins appear blue or purple, you have a cool skin tone. If they appear green or a greenish blue you have a warm skin tone. If you can't tell, you probably have a neutral skin tone (olive complexions typically fall under this category).

Check out our Warm and Cool Colors