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Sock Yarn & Durable Fingering Weight Yarns

Handmade socks are a true luxury for anyone who braves chilly days and cold toes. Here at WEBS, we offer a premier selection of sock yarns to help you keep friends and family warm and cozy. A specialized subset of fingering weight yarns, sock yarns generally feature a synthetic blend of fibers—like nylon or polyamide—to ensure long-wearing durability and machine-washability. Whether you are looking for rugged everyday wools or exquisite hand-dyed specialty yarns, our collection has the perfect fiber to make your next pair a success. While you're here, be sure to explore our curated patterns for socks and creative ways to use sock yarn!
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SALE Cascade Yarns Heritage Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 109 options
Cascade Yarns Heritage Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$9.60
$12.00
Valley Yarns Huntington Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 32 options
Valley Yarns Huntington Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 218yds (199m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$7.49
Out of Stock Scheepjes Catona 25 Gram Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 105 options
Scheepjes Catona 25 Gram Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 68yds (62m)/25g (0.88oz), Fingering

$2.99
Malabrigo Sock Merino 3 Ply Yarn - Superwash Merino 3 Ply 87 options
Malabrigo Sock Merino 3 Ply Yarn - Superwash Merino 3 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 440yds (402m)/100g (3.53oz), Light Fingering

$22.25
Malabrigo Mechita Merino 4 Ply Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 90 options
Malabrigo Mechita Merino 4 Ply Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 420yds (384m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$22.25
Cascade Yarns 220 Fingering Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 108 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Fingering Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

100% Wool, 273yds (250m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$5.75
Out of Stock Scheepjes Whirl Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 39 options
Scheepjes Whirl Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

60% Cotton 40% Acrylic, 1094yds (1000m)/225g (7.94oz), Fingering

$30.00
Valley Yarns Charlemont Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 19 options
Valley Yarns Charlemont Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

60% Merino Wool 20% Silk 20% Polyamide, 439yds (401m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$17.49
SALE Tahki Yarns Donegal Tweed Fine Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 24 options
Tahki Yarns Donegal Tweed Fine Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

70% Wool 30% Mohair, 218yds (199m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$6.37
$8.49
SALE Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop Sock Yarn - Bamboo 4 Ply 32 options
Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop Sock Yarn - Bamboo 4 Ply

55% Bamboo 37% Cotton 8% Other, 492yds (450m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$9.60
$12.00
SALE Koigu KPPPM Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 62 options
Koigu KPPPM Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 175yds (160m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$13.20
$16.50
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Heritage Prints Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 82 options
Cascade Yarns Heritage Prints Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$13.00
Out of Stock HiKoo CoBaSi Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 23 options
HiKoo CoBaSi Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

55% Cotton 21% Nylon 16% Bamboo 8% Silk, 220yds (201m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$7.95
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Fingering Yarn 26 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Fingering Yarn

100% Merino Wool, 219yds (200m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$7.00
Out of Stock Malabrigo Ultimate Sock Yarn - Merino 4 Ply 32 options
Malabrigo Ultimate Sock Yarn - Merino 4 Ply

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 421yds (385m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$23.00
Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 39 options
Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

85% Merino Wool 15% Silk, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$19.50
Out of Stock Hedgehog Fibres Sock Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 55 options
Hedgehog Fibres Sock Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

90% Merino Wool 10% Nylon, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$34.00
Out of Stock Wisdom Yarns Wacki Saki Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 8 options
Wisdom Yarns Wacki Saki Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

50% Merino Wool 25% Bamboo 25% Nylon, 462yds (422m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$17.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns ReFine Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 32 options
Cascade Yarns ReFine Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

75% Merino Wool 20% Nylon 5% Viscose, 503yds (460m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$11.00
Out of Stock Lang Yarns Mille Colori Baby Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 48 options
Lang Yarns Mille Colori Baby Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 208yds (190m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$9.45
$13.50
SALE Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 43 options
Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$8.40 - $10.50
$10.50
Out of Stock Manos del Uruguay Fino Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 35 options
Manos del Uruguay Fino Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

70% Merino Wool 30% Silk, 490yds (448m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$38.00
SALE Berroco Vintage Sock Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply 48 options
Berroco Vintage Sock Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply

52% Acrylic 40% Wool 8% Nylon, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$8.25
$11.00
Out of Stock Berroco Ultra Wool Fine Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 25 options
Berroco Ultra Wool Fine Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

100% Wool, 400yds (366m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$14.25
Koigu KPPPM Pencil Box Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 26 options
Koigu KPPPM Pencil Box Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 850yds (777m)/250g (8.82oz), Fingering

$80.00
Out of Stock Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 54 options
Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 400yds (366m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$34.00
Universal Yarn Uni Merino Mini Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 50 options
Universal Yarn Uni Merino Mini Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 109yds (100m)/25g (0.88oz), Fingering

$5.49
SALE Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Light Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 25 options
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Light Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

100% Wool, 218yds (199m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$8.40
$10.50
Out of Stock Manos del Uruguay Alegria Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 82 options
Manos del Uruguay Alegria Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

75% Merino Wool 25% Synthetic, 465yds (425m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$32.00
SALE Valley Yarns Huntington Splash Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 10 options
Valley Yarns Huntington Splash Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 436yds (399m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$18.39
$22.99
Out of Stock Malabrigo Finito Yarn - Merino 4 Ply 45 options
Malabrigo Finito Yarn - Merino 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 200yds (183m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$16.40
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4 ply Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 31 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4 ply Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 186yds (170m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$3.40
$4.85
Out of Stock Dream in Color Jilly Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 52 options
Dream in Color Jilly Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 440yds (402m)/113g (3.99oz), Fingering

$26.00
Sesia Bio Bimbo Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 19 options
Sesia Bio Bimbo Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 196yds (179m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$10.99
Out of Stock Freia Fine Handpaints Fingering Shawl Balls Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 30 options
Freia Fine Handpaints Fingering Shawl Balls Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 430yds (393m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$40.00
Wonderland Yarns Cheshire Cat 5-Skein Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 21 options
Wonderland Yarns Cheshire Cat 5-Skein Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 640yds (585m)/141g (4.97oz), Fingering

$41.00 - $45.00
SALE Koigu KPM Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 18 options
Koigu KPM Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 175yds (160m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$12.75
$15.00
Discontinued Jojoland Melody Superwash Yarn - Superwash Wool 4 Ply 10 options
Jojoland Melody Superwash Yarn - Superwash Wool 4 Ply

100% Wool, 220yds (201m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$7.00
Out of Stock The Fibre Co. Amble Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 29 options
The Fibre Co. Amble Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

70% Merino Wool 20% Alpaca 10% Nylon, 335yds (306m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$23.00
Out of Stock Mirasol Sulka Legato Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 29 options
Mirasol Sulka Legato Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

60% Merino Wool 20% Alpaca 20% Silk, 274yds (251m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$15.00
Malabrigo Mora Yarn - Silk 4 Ply 31 options
Malabrigo Mora Yarn - Silk 4 Ply

100% Silk, 225yds (206m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$22.80
Discontinued Jaggerspun Heather Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 18 options
Jaggerspun Heather Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

100% Wool, 498yds (455m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$23.00
Sirdar Snuggly Cashmere Merino Silk 4-Ply Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 8 options
Sirdar Snuggly Cashmere Merino Silk 4-Ply Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

75% Merino Wool 20% Silk 5% Cashmere, 186yds (170m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$13.00
Discontinued Regia 4-Ply Premium Bamboo Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 13 options
Regia 4-Ply Premium Bamboo Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

45% Wool 30% Viscose 25% Polyamide, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$25.00
Out of Stock Scheepjes Catona Colour Pack Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Scheepjes Catona Colour Pack Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 2943yds (2691m)/1500g (52.91oz), Fingering

$99.99
Out of Stock Super Soxx Color 901 Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 21 options
Super Soxx Color 901 Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

75% Wool 25% Nylon, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$18.00
Out of Stock Baah Yarn La Jolla Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 35 options
Baah Yarn La Jolla Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 400yds (366m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$32.00
Out of Stock Jade Sapphire 4-Ply Mongolian Cashmere Yarn - Cashmere 4 Ply 42 options
Jade Sapphire 4-Ply Mongolian Cashmere Yarn - Cashmere 4 Ply

100% Cashmere, 200yds (183m)/55g (1.94oz), Fingering

$54.00
Paintbox Yarns Socks Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 47 options
Paintbox Yarns Socks Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

75% Wool 25% Polyamide, 427yds (390m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$12.00
Out of Stock Manos del Uruguay Fino Mini Skein Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 25 options
Manos del Uruguay Fino Mini Skein Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

70% Merino Wool 30% Silk, 490yds (448m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$46.00
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Understanding Sock Yarn Construction and Durability

What makes a yarn "sock yarn"? Unlike standard fingering weight wool, a true sock knitting yarn is engineered for high-friction wear. Most varieties incorporate a percentage of nylon (typically 20% to 25%) to reinforce the heel and toe, preventing holes and extending the life of your hand-knits. If you choose a 100% wool sock yarn, we recommend using a nylon reinforcement thread held together with your yarn in these high-wear areas to ensure your hard work lasts for years to come.

Superwash vs. Hand-Dyed Specialty Yarns

When selecting your fiber, it is important to check the specific yarn specifications. Many of our offerings are superwash sock yarns, meaning they are machine-washable—a must-have for many sock knitters. However, some of our luxury hand-dyed fingering yarns may be hand-wash only to preserve the vibrancy of the artisanal dyes. From self-striping patterns that do the colorwork for you to solid tonals that show off intricate cables or lace, there is a texture and care level for every preference.

Beyond the Feet: Versatile Uses for Fingering Weight Yarns

Don’t be fooled by the name—sock yarn is one of the most versatile tools in a knitter's stash. Because of its durability and beautiful drape, it is a top choice for lightweight shawls, baby clothes, and even delicate sweaters. Its high twist and ply structure make it resistant to pilling, ensuring that any garment made with these fibers remains a wardrobe staple.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does sock yarn usually contain nylon?

Socks take a lot of abuse from walking and rubbing against shoes. Nylon (or polyamide) is added to the wool to provide strength and elasticity, helping the socks hold their shape and preventing the wool fibers from wearing through at the heel and toe.

Can I use regular fingering weight yarn for socks?

You can, but it may not be as durable. If the fingering yarn is 100% natural fiber without a tight twist or nylon reinforcement, the socks may develop holes more quickly. For the best results, look for yarns specifically labeled for socks or add a reinforcing thread.

How many skeins of yarn do I need for a pair of socks?

For most standard adult-sized socks, one 100g skein (approximately 400–440 yards) of fingering weight sock yarn is enough to complete a pair. For larger feet or knee-high styles, you may want to purchase a second skein to be safe.

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