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Fingering Weight Yarn

What is fingering weight yarn? It's a fine yarn (weight category 1, called 4 ply in the UK and Australia) that knits at about 7–8 stitches per inch on US 1–3 needles. It's the go-to weight for socks, shawls, light garments and detailed lace or colorwork.

You'll find wool, cotton, acrylic and blended bases here, including sock yarn with added nylon for durability. Comparing gauges? See yarn by weight.

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Koigu KPPPM WEBS 50th Anniversary Pencil Box Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply
Koigu KPPPM WEBS 50th Anniversary Pencil Box Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

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

$96.00
Rowan Cotton Trio Yarn - Cotton Fingering 10 options
Rowan Cotton Trio Yarn - Cotton Fingering

84% Cotton 8% Wool 8% Alpaca, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$10.00
Stylecraft Special 4 Ply Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply 10 options
Stylecraft Special 4 Ply Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply

100% Acrylic, 462yds (422m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$5.09
SALE Viking Garn Nordlys 20 options
Viking Garn Nordlys

75% Wool 25% Nylon, 383yds (350m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$7.27
$9.69
Cascade Yarns Heritage Tie Dye Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 14 options
Cascade Yarns Heritage Tie Dye Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

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

$15.00
West Yorkshire Spinners Solstice 4ply Yarn - Wool Fingering 3 options
West Yorkshire Spinners Solstice 4ply Yarn - Wool Fingering

70% Wool 20% Lyocell 10% Cashmere, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$32.50
Scheepjes Catona Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 109 options
Scheepjes Catona Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$5.00
Koigu Grevillea Shawl Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 3 options
Koigu Grevillea Shawl Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 476g (16.79oz), Fingering

$100.00
King Cole Cherished 4ply Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply 7 options
King Cole Cherished 4ply Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply

100% Acrylic, 410yds (375m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$8.19
SALE Valley Yarns Charlemont 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 19 options
Valley Yarns Charlemont 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

60% Merino Wool 20% Silk 20% Polyamide, 2193yds (2005m)/500g (17.64oz), Fingering

$61.22
$87.45
Circulo LOOMA 5/2 Weaving Yarn Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 30 options
Circulo LOOMA 5/2 Weaving Yarn Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 2409yds (2203m)/520g (18.34oz), Fingering

$31.00
Stylecraft Head over Heels Colours of the World Australia Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 6 options
Stylecraft Head over Heels Colours of the World Australia Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

75% Wool 25% Polyamide, 433yds (396m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$10.99
King Cole Giza Cotton 4Ply Yarn 5 options
King Cole Giza Cotton 4Ply Yarn

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

$5.67
King Cole Zigzag 4Ply Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 3 options
King Cole Zigzag 4Ply Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$14.23
SALE Valley Yarns Huntington 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 31 options
Valley Yarns Huntington 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 1090yds (997m)/250g (8.82oz), Fingering

$26.22
$37.45
SALE Viking Garn Snorre Cashmere Silk - Cashmere 4 PLY 8 options
Viking Garn Snorre Cashmere Silk - Cashmere 4 PLY

70% Cashmere 30% Silk, 96yds (88m)/25g (0.88oz), Fingering

$8.03
$10.70
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4 ply 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4 ply 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 1859yds (1700m)/500g (17.64oz), Fingering

$41.23
$48.50
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4 ply 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4 ply 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn

100% Cotton, 930yds (850m)/250g (8.82oz), Fingering

$21.83
$24.25
SALE Paintbox Yarns Socks 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 26 options
Paintbox Yarns Socks 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

75% Wool 25% Polyamide, 2133yds (1950m)/500g (17.64oz), Fingering

$37.50
$60.00
King Cole Merino Blend 4 Ply Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 10 options
King Cole Merino Blend 4 Ply Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

100% Wool, 197yds (180m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$8.14
King Cole Summer 4Ply Yarn - Bamboo 4 Ply 2 options
King Cole Summer 4Ply Yarn - Bamboo 4 Ply

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

$13.62
Koigu Ambah Solstice KAL 2025 Small Wrap Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 3 options
Koigu Ambah Solstice KAL 2025 Small Wrap Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 1020yds (933m)/300g (10.58oz), Fingering

$97.00
Koigu Ambah Solstice KAL 2025 Large Wrap Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 2 options
Koigu Ambah Solstice KAL 2025 Large Wrap Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 2720yds (2487m)/800g (28.22oz), Fingering

$258.00
SALE Valley Yarns Huntington 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 31 options
Valley Yarns Huntington 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 2180yds (1993m)/500g (17.64oz), Fingering

$50.18
$74.90
SALE Paintbox Yarns Socks 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 26 options
Paintbox Yarns Socks 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

75% Wool 25% Polyamide, 4265yds (3900m)/1000g (35.27oz), Fingering

$72.00
$120.00
Scheepjes Whirlette Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 42 options
Scheepjes Whirlette Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

60% Cotton 40% Acrylic, 498yds (455m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$8.50
King Cole Simply Footsie 4ply Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply 2 options
King Cole Simply Footsie 4ply Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply

93% Acrylic 7% Other, 470yds (430m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$11.35
SALE Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 14 options
Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 984yds (900m)/250g (8.82oz), Fingering

$52.25
$55.00
SALE Valley Yarns Charlemont 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 19 options
Valley Yarns Charlemont 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

60% Merino Wool 20% Silk 20% Polyamide, 4385yds (4010m)/1000g (35.27oz), Fingering

$117.18
$174.90
SALE Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 50g 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 12 options
Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 50g 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

95% Wool 5% Cashmere, 1040yds (951m)/250g (8.82oz), Fingering

$47.25
$70.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 50g 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 12 options
Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 50g 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

95% Wool 5% Cashmere, 2080yds (1902m)/500g (17.64oz), Fingering

$94.50
$140.00
Koigu KPPPM Yarn.com Pencil Box Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply
Koigu KPPPM Yarn.com Pencil Box Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

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

$96.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 16 options
Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 1969yds (1800m)/500g (17.64oz), Fingering

$99.00
$110.00
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Choosing and Using Fingering Weight Yarn

Fingering weight yarn sits between lace and sport weight. It gives crisp stitch definition and drape without bulk, which is why it's used for socks, shawls and lightweight sweaters.

What Is Fingering Weight Yarn?

Fingering is the US name for a fine yarn in the Craft Yarn Council's weight category 1. In the UK and Australia the same weight is called 4 ply. Typical gauge is 27–32 stitches over 4 inches in stockinette on 2.25–3.25 mm (US 1–3) needles; crocheters usually use a 2.25–3.5 mm hook.

Wool and Wool-Blend Fingering Yarn

Wool is elastic, warm and easy to block, which makes it the classic choice for shawls and fitted garments. Valley Yarns Huntington and Cascade 220 Fingering are dependable everyday bases, and Malabrigo Sock is a favorite for hand-dyed color.

Cotton and Acrylic Fingering Weight Yarn

For summer tops, baby items and anyone avoiding wool, plant fibers and acrylics are the way to go. Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4 Ply comes in a wide color range (also in 10-ball value packs), and Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply and Sesia Bio Bimbo are soft cotton options. For easy-care acrylic, try Stylecraft Special 4 Ply or the acrylic-wool-nylon blend Berroco Vintage Sock.

Fingering Weight for Socks

Many fingering weight yarns include a small percentage of nylon for strength at the heel and toe, such as Cascade Heritage. If durability is your main concern, shop our sock yarn selection.

Comparing Weights

If a pattern calls for a different gauge, compare fingering against sport weight, DK weight or worsted weight yarn. Always swatch before substituting.

Fingering Weight Yarn FAQ

Is fingering weight the same as 4 ply? Yes. 4 ply is the UK and Australian name for US fingering weight.

Is fingering weight the same as sock yarn? Most sock yarn is fingering weight, but not all fingering yarn is made for socks. Sock yarn usually adds nylon for wear.

Can fingering weight yarn be used for garments? Yes. It's popular for lightweight sweaters, cardigans and shawls where drape and detail matter.

Is there cotton fingering weight yarn? Yes. See the cotton options above, including Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4 Ply and Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply.

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