4 ply weight 75%  superwash merino. 25% nylon sock yarn which can be washed at up to 40C.

We’ve tested our sock wool yarns by washing at 40 degrees in a washing machine with Ecover detergent, and both yarn and colours emerged happy.

However machines and detergents vary, so we suggest that you knit a tiny sample from your sock yarn and wash it in the same way as you will treat your final socks. In the unlikely event any colour does fade you’ll know you need to treat your socks differently. You should do this for every colour as different dyes can react to different detergents. 

Each skein is enough for a single sock - have a look in our patterns section.

Knits to 36 stitches and 44 rows to 10 cm in stocking stitch on 2.25mm pins - this gives a firm fabric for socks, or 28 stitches and 36 rows in stocking stitch on 3.25mm pins for garments.

We sell our semi solid sock yarns in 50g skeins which give approximately 212m of yarn. You can buy a single skein if you want to use a contrast for cuffs, heels and toes, two skeins for average socks or three skeins if you want longer socks or are knitting for larger feet.