SOCK YARN & fingering weight yarns
How to choose? For pure luxury try cashmere or handpainted silk from Artyarns and Jade Sapphire. For everyday long wearing socks try pure merino and other wool blends from madelinetosh, Malabrigo, Hedgehog Fibers, Meadowcroft and Tivoli Yarns.
CASHMERE FINGERING + SOCK YARNS
HANDPAINTED FINGERING + SOCK YARNS
MERINO FINGERING + SOCK YARNS
Malabrigo Ultimate Sock
Malabrigo Metamorphosis Sock Cakes
WOOL + MERINO/WOOL BLENDS FINGERING + SOCK YARNS
MaLABRIGO merino sock
SILK/MOHAIR FINGERING + SOCK YARNS
What's the difference between SOCK yarn and Fingering-weight Yarn?
While generally the same size and weight, sock yarn and fingering-weight yarns can vary enormously based on the fiber and ply count, with some difference in stretchiness and durability (more plys generally means more durable), which may be more important qualities than just the actual weight.
For example, both the popular Tosh Light and the less known Hedgehog Sock or Meadowcroft Sock are all mostly Superwash Merino, but while Tosh Light is 1-ply, the Meadowcroft is 2-ply and the Hedgehog is a 4-ply with a touch of nylon, and then of course there is the popular Malabrigo Sock, a 3-ply Merino superwash—so many choices!
If you're looking for sumptious luxury you should look at Artyarns handpainted silk and cashmere blends as well as Jade Sapphire's Cashmere/linen blend—these extraordinary yarns will give you a sock fit for a queen!
Yes there are dozens of choices when it comes to yarn but think of Fabulous Yarn as your yarn curator—choosing the best yarns for your next project. Any questions and we are happy to help!
