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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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Adriafil Calzasocks Solids 10 options
Adriafil Calzasocks Solids

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

$16.99
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Seta Cocoon 11 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Seta Cocoon

55% Virgin Wool 25% Polyamide 20% Silk, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$17.99
Out of Stock HiKoo Madrona 12 options
HiKoo Madrona

30% Baby Alpaca 30% Merino Wool 20% Bamboo 20% Nylon, 402yds (368m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$20.50
SALE West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply 78 options
West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply

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

$15.60
$19.50
Out of Stock Rozetti Yarns Cotton Gold 14 options
Rozetti Yarns Cotton Gold

65% Cotton 8% Metallic 27% Other, 200yds (183m)/25g (0.88oz), Fingering, Novelty

$12.00
Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 50g 12 options
Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 50g

95% Wool 5% Cashmere, 208yds (190m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$14.00
Out of Stock Katia Mohair Cotton 19 options
Katia Mohair Cotton

70% Cotton 30% Mohair, 246yds (225m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$19.95
Koigu KPPPM Painter's Fade Palette Pack 7 options
Koigu KPPPM Painter's Fade Palette Pack

100% Merino Wool, 1575yds (1440m)/450g (15.87oz), Fingering

$148.50
Out of Stock Rico Design Superba Merino + Linen + Silk 6 options
Rico Design Superba Merino + Linen + Silk

55% Merino Wool 25% Nylon 10% Silk 10% Linen, 432yds (395m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$16.00
Out of Stock Freia Fine Handpaints Minikin Fingering Ombre Palette 9 Pack 7 options
Freia Fine Handpaints Minikin Fingering Ombre Palette 9 Pack

100% Merino Wool, 963yds (881m)/25g (0.88oz), Fingering

$128.50
Out of Stock Dream in Color Lamb & Goat 25 options
Dream in Color Lamb & Goat

90% Wool 10% Cashmere, 190yds (174m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$17.00
SALE Rowan Fine Tweed Haze 16 options
Rowan Fine Tweed Haze

37% Alpaca 37% Wool 13% Polyamide 9% Cotton 4% Polyester, 235yds (215m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$17.20
$21.50
Laines Du Nord Watercolor Sock 10 options
Laines Du Nord Watercolor Sock

75% Wool 25% Nylon, 458yds (419m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$24.95
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Universe 7 options
Universal Yarn Universe

42% Linen 41% Cotton 9% Metallic 8% Polyamide, 246yds (225m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering, Novelty

$10.00
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Zesty Sock 6 options
Universal Yarn Zesty Sock

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

$19.50
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Magnolia 11 options
Universal Yarn Magnolia

95% Modal 5% Cashmere, 361yds (330m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$16.50
Out of Stock HiKoo PopCycle 10 options
HiKoo PopCycle

50% Bamboo 50% Polyester, 305yds (279m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$14.00
Out of Stock Regia Magic Mirror Color 4-Ply 6 options
Regia Magic Mirror Color 4-Ply

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

$20.25
Out of Stock Regia 4-Ply Arne + Carlos Setesdal Color 6 options
Regia 4-Ply Arne + Carlos Setesdal Color

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

$20.50
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Gomitolo Meilenweit 10 options
Lana Grossa Gomitolo Meilenweit

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

$18.49
Out of Stock Cloudborn Alpaca and Highland Naturals 10 options
Cloudborn Alpaca and Highland Naturals

50% Alpaca 50% Wool, 247yds (226m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$12.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Merino Extrafine Cosima 10 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Merino Extrafine Cosima

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

$16.99
Out of Stock Schoppel Wolle Zauberperlen Cotton 10 options
Schoppel Wolle Zauberperlen Cotton

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

$27.60
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Heritage Wave 9 options
Cascade Yarns Heritage Wave

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

$14.00
Out of Stock Laines Du Nord CashSilk Cotton Degrade 7 options
Laines Du Nord CashSilk Cotton Degrade

55% Merino Wool 22% Silk 13% Cotton 10% Cashmere, 317yds (290m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$29.95
Out of Stock Sirdar Shawlie 6 options
Sirdar Shawlie

80% Acrylic 10% Alpaca 10% Wool, 492yds (450m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$11.50
Out of Stock Adriafil Calzasocks featuring KnitCol Prints 8 options
Adriafil Calzasocks featuring KnitCol Prints

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

$19.99
Berroco Vintage Sock Handpaint 10 options
Berroco Vintage Sock Handpaint

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

$16.00
Out of Stock Regia Pairfect 4-Ply Nordland by Arne & Carlos 4 options
Regia Pairfect 4-Ply Nordland by Arne & Carlos

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

$19.50
Out of Stock Sirdar Country Classic 4 Ply 24 options
Sirdar Country Classic 4 Ply

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

$6.75
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Color Soft Mix 6 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Color Soft Mix

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

$16.99
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Corso 7 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Corso

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

$15.99
Blue Sky Fibers Prairie 14 options
Blue Sky Fibers Prairie

53% Alpaca 47% Baby Alpaca, 273yds (250m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$15.00
Out of Stock Regia Folkloric Color 4-Ply 6 options
Regia Folkloric Color 4-Ply

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

$20.25
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Electra-Lite 4 options
Plymouth Yarn Electra-Lite

75% Merino Wool 20% Nylon 5% Lurex, 425yds (389m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$18.99
Koigu KPPPM Festive Mini Skein Set 4 options
Koigu KPPPM Festive Mini Skein Set

100% Merino Wool, 2175yds (1989m)/25g (0.88oz), Fingering

$200.00
Out of Stock Manos del Uruguay Alma 7 options
Manos del Uruguay Alma

100% Merino Wool, 546yds (499m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$36.00
Out of Stock Neighborhood Fiber Co. Organic Studio Sock 16 options
Neighborhood Fiber Co. Organic Studio Sock

100% Merino Wool, 400yds (366m)/113g (3.99oz), Fingering

$34.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Landlust Die Sockenwolle 5 options
Lana Grossa Landlust Die Sockenwolle

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

$14.99
Out of Stock Lang Super Soxx 901 - Capital Cities 6 options
Lang Super Soxx 901 - Capital Cities

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

$19.50
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Intenso 5 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Intenso

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

$15.99
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Seta Fiore 8 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Seta Fiore

55% Merino Wool 25% Polyamide 20% Silk, 437yds (400m)/109g (3.85oz), Fingering

$16.99
Out of Stock Lana Grossa About Berlin Cashmere Noble 8 options
Lana Grossa About Berlin Cashmere Noble

70% Wool 25% Polyamide 5% Cashmere, 459yds (420m)/109g (3.85oz), Fingering

$19.99
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Sugar Saki 5 options
Universal Yarn Sugar Saki

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

$16.50
Out of Stock Cowgirlblues Proper Sock 10 options
Cowgirlblues Proper Sock

75% Wool 25% Nylon, 400yds (366m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$27.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Merino Extrafine Stella 7 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Merino Extrafine Stella

75% Merino Wool 25% Polyamide, 459yds (420m)/109g (3.85oz), Fingering

$16.99
Koigu Supernova MKAL 2023 Yarn Pack 5 options
Koigu Supernova MKAL 2023 Yarn Pack

100% Merino Wool, 400yds (366m)/400g (14.11oz), Fingering

$129.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa About Berlin Yak Sky 8 options
Lana Grossa About Berlin Yak Sky

65% Wool 25% Polyamide 10% Yak, 459yds (420m)/109g (3.85oz), Fingering

$19.99
Out of Stock A Hundred Ravens Iachos Mini Skein Gradient Sets 4 options
A Hundred Ravens Iachos Mini Skein Gradient Sets

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

$35.00
Out of Stock Katia Louvre 9 options
Katia Louvre

96% Viscose 3% Polyester 1% Polyamide, 180yds (165m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$9.95
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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.