Uneek Worsted Yarn Review & Giveaway

I recently discovered a yarn company called Urth Yarns. They have a variety of interesting yarns, but the Uneek line of yarns caught my attention in particular. A color freak, of course these self-striping, hand-dyed merino yarns drew me in, so I gave Uneek Worsted a try. The color combinations are funky and vibrant, giving crafters color changes to look forward to, even in simple designs (without any ends to weave in). Available in fingering, worsted, chunky, and sock weights, there are several options to choose from.

As a company, Urth Yarns seems to have their environmental priorities in order, which is always great to see in a yarn company. Their yarns are, according to their website, “dyed and prepared by skilled hands of women at [their] studios in Mersin and Istanbul.” They also have a #KnitOnePlantOne initiative, as part of Trees for the Future.

The Yarn: Urth Uneek Worsted

Colorway pictured: 4009
Skein details: 100g / 3.5 oz. skeins / 220 yds / 200m / 100% extra fine merino wool / worsted weight
Knitting needles: US 8, 5 mm / 15 stitches & 21 rows over 4 inches
Crochet hook: US I-9, 5.5 mm / 15 sc & 18 rows over 4 inches
Cons: I picked this colorway for its boldness, but it’s worth noting that the inside of the skein is several shades lighter (see the how the yarn looks when balled at the top of this post) than the outside of the skein. On the other hand, that lighter color in the latter part of the skein could make working simple stitch patterns a bit more interesting.
Pros: The first part of the skein’s bold colors are really saturated, which is always super fun! When I blocked my swatches, the water didn’t turn any sort of blue or brown, which can happen if a yarn is overdyed to appear more bold. If you like quality yarn AND great color choices, Urth’s Uneek yarn line is definitely worth a look!
Pattern Ideas: This yarn is perfect for something like the Top Notched Shawl, a knitting pattern designed to work at any gauge and show off beautiful yarns! And if we’re talking crochet, the Round Granny Cushion fits the bill for showing off this self-striping stunner in a one skein project.

Enter the Giveaway

Enough about what I think – now’s the chance to enter to win a skein of the pictured yarn to give it a try for yourself! :)

To enter the giveaway, use the box below. If you’re on mobile, you’ll need to click a button that takes you to the entry page. If you’re on the desktop site, you’re all good to go right here! Open to US, UK, Australia & Canada. 

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Yarn for review & giveaway was provided by Urth. You can follow them on Facebook, Instagram & Ravelry.