Trill is Urth Yarns' all-season fingering weight, and it is genuinely one of the more interesting yarns to arrive at Craft and Canvas in a while. The blend — 80% superwash merino with 20% linen — sounds like it shouldn't work as well as it does. Merino brings the softness and stitch definition; linen adds a relaxed, organic texture and a breathability that makes this yarn genuinely wearable in warmer months, not just the kind of thing you knit and then store until October.
Each skein is hand-dyed by artisans in Turkey in the full palette of bird-inspired colourways that give the range its name. The colours are rich and considered — this isn't the kind of hand-dyed yarn where half the palette is suspiciously similar shades of terracotta. Bluejay is a proper blue. Cardinal is a proper red. And because every purchase supports Urth's tree-planting initiative through Trees for the Future, it is one of those products where the ethics are baked in rather than bolted on.
As with all hand-dyed yarns, subtle colour variation between skeins is a natural part of the process rather than a defect. Buy enough for your project in one go, and alternate skeins as you work to keep the colour distribution even.
- Composition: 80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Linen
- Weight: Fingering / Super Fine
- Skein weight: 100g
- Yardage: 440 yards / 402 metres per skein
- Recommended needle size: 2.75–3.75mm (US 2–5)
- Tension: 25–32 sts per 10cm on recommended needles
- Hand-dyed in Turkey
- 13 colourways available
- Each purchase plants a tree through Trees for the Future
Care: Machine wash cold. Lay flat to dry. Do not tumble dry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is linen comfortable to wear against the skin?
In a blend like this, yes — the merino does the softness work while the linen adds structure and breathability without scratching. Trill is specifically designed for garments worn close to the skin: tops, wraps, light cardigans. It is not a scratchy linen-heavy fabric yarn.
Is it suitable for socks?
It is fingering weight and machine washable, so it will work for socks. The linen content means it is less elastic than a wool-nylon sock yarn and will have less memory, so it suits a looser-fitting sock or a textured pattern better than a tight fitted heel-and-toe construction. It is better suited to warm-weather garments than hard-wearing everyday socks.
Can I choose my colour?
Yes — select your colourway from the dropdown. We stock Bluejay, Cardinal, Dove, Flamingo, Goldfinch, Grackle, Grouse, Macaw, Mallard, Parakeet, Phoenix, Starling and Wren.
How many skeins do I need?
A standard adult sweater in fingering weight typically requires 6–10 skeins depending on size and pattern. A light wrap or shawl usually takes 2–3 skeins. A pair of socks takes 1–2 skeins. Always check your pattern for the specific yardage required.
Why should I buy enough yarn in one purchase?
Because Trill is hand-dyed, there will be subtle colour variation between dye lots. Buying all the skeins for your project in one go ensures they are from the same or closely matched lots. If you need to buy more later, the colour may differ noticeably.
What does the tree-planting initiative involve?
Urth Yarns partners with Trees for the Future, a reforestation organisation. One tree is planted for every skein of Urth Yarns sold — so your 15.99 is doing a small amount of work beyond the knitting.
