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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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Cascade Yarns Heritage 109 options
Cascade Yarns Heritage

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

$11.50
SALE Valley Yarns Huntington 32 options
Valley Yarns Huntington

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

$5.99
$7.49
Out of Stock Scheepjes Catona 25 Gram 105 options
Scheepjes Catona 25 Gram

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

$2.99
Malabrigo Sock 88 options
Malabrigo Sock

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

$22.25
Malabrigo Mechita 90 options
Malabrigo Mechita

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

$22.00
SALE Cascade Yarns 220 Fingering 108 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Fingering

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

$4.60
$5.75
Out of Stock Scheepjes Whirl 39 options
Scheepjes Whirl

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

$30.99
SALE Valley Yarns Charlemont 19 options
Valley Yarns Charlemont

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

$13.99
$17.49
SALE Tahki Yarns Donegal Tweed Fine 24 options
Tahki Yarns Donegal Tweed Fine

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

$6.37
$8.49
Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop Sock 32 options
Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop Sock

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

$12.00
SALE Cascade Yarns Heritage Prints 82 options
Cascade Yarns Heritage Prints

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

$9.75
$13.00
SALE Koigu KPPPM 62 options
Koigu KPPPM

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

$13.20 - $16.50
$16.50
Out of Stock HiKoo CoBaSi 23 options
HiKoo CoBaSi

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

$7.95
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Fingering 26 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Fingering

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

$6.75
Malabrigo Ultimate Sock 32 options
Malabrigo Ultimate Sock

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

$24.00
Out of Stock Hedgehog Fibres Sock 55 options
Hedgehog Fibres Sock

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

$34.00
Out of Stock Wisdom Yarns Wacki Saki 8 options
Wisdom Yarns Wacki Saki

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

$17.00
SALE Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk 39 options
Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk

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

$15.60
$19.50
SALE Cascade Yarns ReFine 32 options
Cascade Yarns ReFine

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

$5.50 - $11.00
$11.00
Lang Yarns Mille Colori Baby 48 options
Lang Yarns Mille Colori Baby

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

$13.50
SALE Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply 43 options
Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply

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

$8.40
$10.50
Manos del Uruguay Fino 35 options
Manos del Uruguay Fino

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

$38.00
SALE Berroco Vintage Sock 48 options
Berroco Vintage Sock

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

$8.80
$11.00
Berroco Ultra Wool Fine 25 options
Berroco Ultra Wool Fine

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

$14.25
SALE Koigu KPPPM Pencil Box Set 26 options
Koigu KPPPM Pencil Box Set

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

$64.00 - $80.00
$80.00
Out of Stock Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles 54 options
Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles

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

$34.00
Universal Yarn Uni Merino Mini 55 options
Universal Yarn Uni Merino Mini

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

$5.49
Out of Stock Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Light 25 options
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Light

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

$10.50
Manos del Uruguay Alegria 82 options
Manos del Uruguay Alegria

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

$32.00
Valley Yarns Huntington Splash 10 options
Valley Yarns Huntington Splash

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

$22.99
Malabrigo Finito 45 options
Malabrigo Finito

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

$16.40
Out of Stock Dream in Color Jilly 52 options
Dream in Color Jilly

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

$26.00
SALE Sesia Bio Bimbo 19 options
Sesia Bio Bimbo

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

$7.69
$10.99
Out of Stock Freia Fine Handpaints Fingering Shawl Balls 30 options
Freia Fine Handpaints Fingering Shawl Balls

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

$40.00
Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4 ply 31 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4 ply

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

$3.75
Out of Stock Wonderland Yarns Cheshire Cat 5-Skein Pack 21 options
Wonderland Yarns Cheshire Cat 5-Skein Pack

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

$41.00
Koigu KPM 18 options
Koigu KPM

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

$15.00
Out of Stock Jojoland Melody Superwash 10 options
Jojoland Melody Superwash

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

$7.00
Out of Stock The Fibre Co. Amble 29 options
The Fibre Co. Amble

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

$23.00
Out of Stock Mirasol Sulka Legato 29 options
Mirasol Sulka Legato

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

$15.00
Malabrigo Mora 22 options
Malabrigo Mora

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

$22.80
Out of Stock Jaggerspun Heather 18 options
Jaggerspun Heather

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

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

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

$13.00
Out of Stock Regia 4-Ply Premium Bamboo 13 options
Regia 4-Ply Premium Bamboo

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

$25.00
Out of Stock Scheepjes Catona Colour Pack
Scheepjes Catona Colour Pack

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

$99.99
Out of Stock Super Soxx Color 901 21 options
Super Soxx Color 901

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

$18.00
Out of Stock Baah Yarn La Jolla 35 options
Baah Yarn La Jolla

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

$32.00
Out of Stock Kelbourne Woolens Camper 21 options
Kelbourne Woolens Camper

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

$9.50
Out of Stock Jade Sapphire 4-Ply Mongolian Cashmere 42 options
Jade Sapphire 4-Ply Mongolian Cashmere

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

$54.00
Out of Stock Manos del Uruguay Fino Mini Skein Set 25 options
Manos del Uruguay Fino Mini Skein Set

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.