Urth Yarns 16 Fingering
Urth Yarns is committed to producing high quality yarns hand dyed in the full array of beautiful colors inspired by the world around us. Crafted by a talented team of women in studios located in Mersin & Istanbul, the Turkey-based brand supports fair wages, pleasing work conditions & the local working population. In addition, the company partners with Trees for the Future in which a tree is planted for each sale of a skein of Urth Yarns.
Named for the exceptionally soft (16 micron), Extrafine Merino wool base, 16 Fingering is hand dyed in a stunning array of tonal colorways. The round twist gives this plied, fingering weight yarn beautiful stitch definition & a polished look. The yarn is a luxurious fine gauge for cardigans, sweaters, hats, mitts, cowls & hats.
16 Fingering is dyed in an impressive array of gradients to provide inspiration for every project. The subtle tonal variation in each colorway gives knits depth & interest.
Fiber Content: 100% Extrafine Superwash Merino Wool
Weight: Super Fine/ Fingering
Yardage: 220 yards
Ball/Skein Weight: 50g
Care: Machine wash cold, lay flat to dry
Country of Origin: Turkiye
Needle Size: US 1-4 (2.25-3.5 mm) needle
Knitting Stitch Gauge: 7-8 stitches per 1”/ 28-32 stitches per 4”
Hook Size: US B/1-E/4 (2.25-3.5 mm) hook
Here are some of our favorite patterns:
Zima Beret by Nina Holubcova
Tessera Cowl by Catherine Salter Bayar
Sepet Shawl by Catherine Salter Bayar
Lux Flux by Yigitcan / Pufido
Kashimi 16 by Urth Yarns
Karo Cowl by Nurgun Bayazit
Chai Aeli Shawl by Kugu Alper
Boukoleon Shawl by Catherine Salter Bayar
Abundance Beanie by Yigitcan/ Pufido
Tufa Cowl by Catherine Salter Bayar
