Fingering Sock Yarn in an Easy-Care Merino Wool and Nylon Blend for Hardwearing Socks and Drapey Shawls

This fingering sock yarn blends 80% easy-care merino wool with 20% nylon for warmth and strength in everyday knitted projects. Knit it firmly for hardwearing socks or more loosely for shawls that drape.

The 3-ply construction also suits fine-gauge sweaters, mittens and hats. Each 4 oz / 115 g skein provides 425 yards / 388 m, and the yarn can be held double as a worsted-weight substitute. For weaving, use the suggested sett as a starting point for plain weave or twill.

Features

• Merino wool and nylon blend combines warmth and strength for everyday use.
• Firm knitting creates hardwearing socks; looser knitting creates drapey shawls.
• 3-ply fingering construction suits fine-gauge sweaters, mittens and hats.
• Can be held double as a worsted-weight substitute.
• Hand-dyed yarn offered in named colour variants.

Specifications

• Fiber content: 80% easy-care merino wool, 20% nylon
• Yarn weight: Fingering
• Construction: 3-ply
• Length per skein: 425 yards / 388 m
• Weight per skein: 4 oz / 115 g
• Suggested knitting needles: US 0–3 / 2–3.25 mm
• Suggested knitting gauge: 28–32 stitches per 4 inches / 10 cm
• Suggested plain-weave sett: 10–12 ends per inch
• Suggested twill sett: 12–15 ends per inch

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this yarn only for knitting socks?

No. This fingering yarn also suits fine-gauge sweaters, shawls, mittens and hats. Knit it firmly for hardwearing socks or more loosely for a drapey shawl.

How much yarn is in each skein?

Each skein contains 425 yards / 388 m of yarn and weighs 4 oz / 115 g. Use your pattern's yardage requirements to plan the number of skeins.

What needle size and gauge are suggested?

The suggested needle range is US 0–3 / 2–3.25 mm, with a gauge of 28–32 stitches per 4 inches / 10 cm. Match your knitting density to the fabric your project needs.

Can I use this yarn for weaving or hold it double?

Yes. The suggested weaving sett is 10–12 ends per inch for plain weave and 12–15 for twill. For knitting, it can also be held double as a worsted-weight substitute.