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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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Discontinued Regia 4 Ply Color Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 115 options
Regia 4 Ply Color Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$20.25
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Seta Cocoon Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 11 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Seta Cocoon Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$17.99
Discontinued HiKoo Madrona Yarn - Baby Alpaca 4 Ply 12 options
HiKoo Madrona Yarn - Baby Alpaca 4 Ply

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

$20.50
Out of Stock Rozetti Yarns Cotton Gold Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 14 options
Rozetti Yarns Cotton Gold Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

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

$12.00
Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 50g Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 12 options
Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 50g Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$14.00
Out of Stock Katia Mohair Cotton Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 19 options
Katia Mohair Cotton Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

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

$19.95
Koigu KPPPM Painter's Fade Palette Pack Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 7 options
Koigu KPPPM Painter's Fade Palette Pack Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

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

$148.50
Out of Stock Rico Design Superba Merino + Linen + Silk Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 6 options
Rico Design Superba Merino + Linen + Silk Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

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 Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 7 options
Freia Fine Handpaints Minikin Fingering Ombre Palette 9 Pack Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

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

$128.50
Out of Stock Dream in Color Lamb & Goat Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 25 options
Dream in Color Lamb & Goat Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$17.00
SALE Rowan Fine Tweed Haze Yarn - Alpaca 4 Ply 16 options
Rowan Fine Tweed Haze Yarn - Alpaca 4 Ply

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

$15.48
$21.50
Out of Stock Laines Du Nord Watercolor Sock Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 10 options
Laines Du Nord Watercolor Sock Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$17.47
$24.95
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Universe Yarn - Linen 4 Ply,novelty 7 options
Universal Yarn Universe Yarn - Linen 4 Ply,novelty

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

$10.00
Discontinued Universal Yarn Zesty Sock Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 6 options
Universal Yarn Zesty Sock Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

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

$19.50
Discontinued Universal Yarn Magnolia Yarn - Modal 4 Ply 11 options
Universal Yarn Magnolia Yarn - Modal 4 Ply

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

$16.50
Discontinued HiKoo PopCycle Yarn - Bamboo 4 Ply 10 options
HiKoo PopCycle Yarn - Bamboo 4 Ply

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

$14.00
Discontinued Regia Magic Mirror Color 4-Ply Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 6 options
Regia Magic Mirror Color 4-Ply Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$20.25
Discontinued Regia 4-Ply Arne + Carlos Setesdal Color Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 6 options
Regia 4-Ply Arne + Carlos Setesdal Color Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$20.50
Discontinued Lana Grossa Gomitolo Meilenweit Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 10 options
Lana Grossa Gomitolo Meilenweit Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

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

$18.49
Out of Stock Cloudborn Alpaca and Highland Naturals Yarn - Alpaca 4 Ply 10 options
Cloudborn Alpaca and Highland Naturals Yarn - Alpaca 4 Ply

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

$12.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Merino Extrafine Cosima Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 10 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Merino Extrafine Cosima Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

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

$16.99
Out of Stock Schoppel Wolle Zauberperlen Cotton Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 10 options
Schoppel Wolle Zauberperlen Cotton Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

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

$27.60
Discontinued Laines Du Nord CashSilk Cotton Degrade Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 7 options
Laines Du Nord CashSilk Cotton Degrade Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

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

$29.95
Out of Stock Sirdar Shawlie Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply 6 options
Sirdar Shawlie Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply

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

$11.50
Discontinued Adriafil Calzasocks featuring KnitCol Prints Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 8 options
Adriafil Calzasocks featuring KnitCol Prints Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$19.99
Berroco Vintage Sock Handpaint Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply 10 options
Berroco Vintage Sock Handpaint Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply

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

$16.00
Discontinued Regia Pairfect 4-Ply Nordland by Arne & Carlos Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 4 options
Regia Pairfect 4-Ply Nordland by Arne & Carlos Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

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

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

$6.75
Discontinued Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Color Soft Mix Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 6 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Color Soft Mix Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

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

$16.99
Out of Stock Blue Sky Fibers Prairie Yarn - Alpaca 4 Ply 14 options
Blue Sky Fibers Prairie Yarn - Alpaca 4 Ply

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

$15.00
Discontinued Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Corso Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 7 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Corso Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$15.99
Discontinued Regia Folkloric Color 4-Ply Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 6 options
Regia Folkloric Color 4-Ply Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$20.25
Discontinued Plymouth Yarn Electra-Lite Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 4 options
Plymouth Yarn Electra-Lite Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

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

$18.99
Koigu KPPPM Festive Mini Skein Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 4 options
Koigu KPPPM Festive Mini Skein Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

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

$200.00
Discontinued Manos del Uruguay Alma Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 7 options
Manos del Uruguay Alma Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

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

$36.00
Discontinued Neighborhood Fiber Co. Organic Studio Sock Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 16 options
Neighborhood Fiber Co. Organic Studio Sock Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

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

$34.00
Out of Stock Cascade Cotton Sox Splash Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 14 options
Cascade Cotton Sox Splash Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

89% Cotton 11% Nylon, 433yds (396m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$12.00
Discontinued Lana Grossa Landlust Die Sockenwolle Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 5 options
Lana Grossa Landlust Die Sockenwolle Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

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

$14.99
Discontinued Lang Super Soxx 901 - Capital Cities Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 6 options
Lang Super Soxx 901 - Capital Cities Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$19.50
Discontinued Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Intenso Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 5 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Intenso Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$15.99
Discontinued Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Seta Fiore Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 8 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Seta Fiore Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

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

$16.99
Discontinued Lana Grossa About Berlin Cashmere Noble Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 8 options
Lana Grossa About Berlin Cashmere Noble Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$19.99
Discontinued Universal Yarn Sugar Saki Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 5 options
Universal Yarn Sugar Saki Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$16.50
Discontinued Cowgirlblues Proper Sock Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 10 options
Cowgirlblues Proper Sock Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$27.00
Koigu Supernova MKAL 2023 Yarn Pack Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 5 options
Koigu Supernova MKAL 2023 Yarn Pack Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

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

$129.00
Discontinued Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Merino Extrafine Stella Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 7 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Merino Extrafine Stella Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

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

$16.99
King Cole Rebel 4Ply Yarn - Superwash Wool 4 Ply 6 options
King Cole Rebel 4Ply Yarn - Superwash Wool 4 Ply

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

$12.29
Discontinued Lana Grossa About Berlin Yak Sky Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 8 options
Lana Grossa About Berlin Yak Sky Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$19.99
Discontinued A Hundred Ravens Iachos Mini Skein Gradient Sets Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 4 options
A Hundred Ravens Iachos Mini Skein Gradient Sets Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

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

$35.00
Discontinued Katia Louvre Yarn - Viscose 4 Ply 9 options
Katia Louvre Yarn - Viscose 4 Ply

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.

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