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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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Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 34 options
Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal

95% Wool 5% Cashmere, 416yds (380m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$26.00
Out of Stock Knitted Wit Sock - National Park Series 16 options
Knitted Wit Sock - National Park Series

80% Merino Wool 20% Nylon, 420yds (384m)/115g (4.06oz), Fingering

$32.00
Out of Stock Noro Silk Garden Sock 62 options
Noro Silk Garden Sock

40% Wool 25% Silk 25% Polyamide 10% Mohair, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$26.50
Out of Stock Artyarns Merino Cloud 95 options
Artyarns Merino Cloud

80% Merino Wool 20% Cashmere, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$42.00
Out of Stock Wonderland Yarns Mary Ann 15 options
Wonderland Yarns Mary Ann

85% Merino Wool 15% Nylon, 475yds (434m)/115g (4.06oz), Fingering

$28.00
Paintbox Yarns Socks 47 options
Paintbox Yarns Socks

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

$11.50
Out of Stock Regia 4-Ply Design Line by Arne & Carlos 3 options
Regia 4-Ply Design Line by Arne & Carlos

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

$20.50
Out of Stock Regia Premium Merino Yak (4 Ply) 13 options
Regia Premium Merino Yak (4 Ply)

58% Wool 28% Polyamide 14% Yak, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$28.00
Malabrigo Metamorphosis Sock 11 options
Malabrigo Metamorphosis Sock

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

$24.00
Out of Stock Anzula Squishy 29 options
Anzula Squishy

80% Merino Wool 10% Cashmere 10% Nylon, 385yds (352m)/114g (4.02oz), Fingering

$37.00
Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply 44 options
Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply

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

$11.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Sorata 18 options
Cascade Yarns Sorata

70% Llama 30% Silk, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$22.00
Out of Stock Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Cotton 12 options
Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Cotton

100% Cotton, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$22.50
Out of Stock SweetGeorgia Party of Five Tough Love Sock Mini-Skein Set 21 options
SweetGeorgia Party of Five Tough Love Sock Mini-Skein Set

80% Merino Wool 20% Nylon, 525yds (480m)/28g (0.99oz), Fingering

$44.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Meilenweit 50 Merino Hand-Dyed 6 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 50 Merino Hand-Dyed

80% Merino Wool 20% Polyamide, 460yds (421m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$21.99
Out of Stock Wonderland Yarns Cheshire Cat 8-Skein Pack 5 options
Wonderland Yarns Cheshire Cat 8-Skein Pack

100% Merino Wool, 128yds (117m)/454g (16.01oz), Fingering

$66.00
Out of Stock Freia Fine Handpaints Fingering Yarn Bomb 25 options
Freia Fine Handpaints Fingering Yarn Bomb

100% Merino Wool, 860yds (786m)/200g (7.06oz), Fingering

$78.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Hand Dyed Meilenweit 50 Merino Jam 8 options
Lana Grossa Hand Dyed Meilenweit 50 Merino Jam

80% Merino Wool 20% Polyamide, 460yds (421m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$21.99
Out of Stock The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering 29 options
The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering

90% Wool 10% Mohair, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$22.50
Out of Stock KFI Indulgence Kettle Dyed Fingering 14 options
KFI Indulgence Kettle Dyed Fingering

75% Merino Wool 25% Polyamide, 494yds (452m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$19.95
SALE Rowan Sock 12 options
Rowan Sock

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

$11.25
$22.50
Out of Stock Jaggerspun 2/8 Heather 18 options
Jaggerspun 2/8 Heather

100% Wool, 2240yds (2048m)/454g (16.01oz), Fingering

$64.00
Out of Stock Plymouth Diversity 7 options
Plymouth Diversity

93% Acrylic 7% Polyester, 420yds (384m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$4.00 - $8.00
$8.00
Out of Stock Scheepjes Woolly Whirl 3 options
Scheepjes Woolly Whirl

70% Cotton 30% Wool, 1093yds (999m)/215g (7.58oz), Fingering

$34.99
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Shades of Sockotta 7 options
Plymouth Yarn Shades of Sockotta

45% Cotton 40% Wool 15% Nylon, 414yds (379m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$13.99
SALE Valley Yarns Huntington Coned Sock Yarn - 2lb Cone
Valley Yarns Huntington Coned Sock Yarn - 2lb Cone

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 4260yds (3895m)/998g (35.2oz), Fingering

$75.59
$94.49
Out of Stock Knitting Fever Painted Desert 55 options
Knitting Fever Painted Desert

100% Wool, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$16.95
Out of Stock Wonderland Yarns So Fond of Rainbows in Cheshire Cat 6 options
Wonderland Yarns So Fond of Rainbows in Cheshire Cat

100% Merino Wool, 2560yds (2341m)/560g (19.75oz), Fingering

$168.00
Koigu Painter's Palette 25th Anniversary Pack 4 options
Koigu Painter's Palette 25th Anniversary Pack

100% Merino Wool, 1050yds (960m)/300g (10.58oz), Fingering

$96.00
Out of Stock Valley Yarns Huntington 100 Gram Hanks
Valley Yarns Huntington 100 Gram Hanks

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

$11.99
Out of Stock Freia Fine Handpaints Ombre Sock 17 options
Freia Fine Handpaints Ombre Sock

100% Merino Wool, 456yds (417m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$44.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Cherub Sock 21 options
Cascade Yarns Cherub Sock

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 458yds (419m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$8.50
Out of Stock Sesia Iride 6 options
Sesia Iride

100% Cotton, 492yds (450m)/125g (4.41oz), Fingering

$26.99
SALE Sesia Flora Paillettes 7 options
Sesia Flora Paillettes

95% Cotton 5% Polyester, 114yds (104m)/25g (0.88oz), Fingering

$9.80
$14.00
Koigu Paint Cans 9 options
Koigu Paint Cans

100% Merino Wool, 435yds (398m)/125g (4.41oz), Fingering

$40.00
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Filly 6 options
Universal Yarn Filly

46% Cotton 33% Merino Wool 12% Polyamide 9% Polyester, 492yds (450m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$17.00
Out of Stock Regia Pairfect 38 options
Regia Pairfect

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

$20.25
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Hand Dyed Meilenweit 100 Merino Shadow 5 options
Lana Grossa Hand Dyed Meilenweit 100 Merino Shadow

80% Merino Wool 20% Polyamide, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$21.99
Out of Stock Manos del Uruguay Alpaca Heather 50g 17 options
Manos del Uruguay Alpaca Heather 50g

70% Wool 30% Alpaca, 164yds (150m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$16.20
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Meilenweit Merino Hand-Dyed 5 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit Merino Hand-Dyed

80% Merino Wool 20% Polyamide, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$21.99
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Soja Luisa 3 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Soja Luisa

60% Merino Wool 20% Soy 20% Polyamide, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$15.99
Out of Stock Rico Design Superba Bamboo Uni Superwash 11 options
Rico Design Superba Bamboo Uni Superwash

50% Wool 25% Viscose 25% Nylon, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$12.00
Out of Stock Schoppel Wolle Zauberperlen 14 options
Schoppel Wolle Zauberperlen

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

$30.50
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Tweed 13 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Tweed

80% Wool 20% Nylon, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$15.99
Out of Stock Knitted Wit Sock 20 options
Knitted Wit Sock

80% Merino Wool 20% Nylon, 420yds (384m)/115g (4.06oz), Fingering

$32.00
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Happy Feet 100 21 options
Plymouth Yarn Happy Feet 100

90% Merino Wool 10% Nylon, 384yds (351m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$16.99
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Stiletto 4 options
Plymouth Yarn Stiletto

70% Merino Wool 23% Nylon 7% Metallic, 384yds (351m)/110g (3.88oz), Fingering

$14.00
Out of Stock Dream in Color Butterfly BFL 13 options
Dream in Color Butterfly BFL

80% Wool 10% Cashmere 10% Silk, 420yds (384m)/113g (3.99oz), Fingering

$34.00
Out of Stock On-Line Emotions Color 18 options
On-Line Emotions Color

65% Wool 25% Polyamide 10% Cashmere, 220yds (201m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$13.00
Out of Stock Regia 4 Ply Color 115 options
Regia 4 Ply Color

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

$20.25
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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.