Malabrigo Ultimate Sock Yarn – Merino & Nylon Fingering

Malabrigo Ultimate Sock: Hand-Dyed Fingering-Weight Yarn

Malabrigo Ultimate Sock is a fingering-weight yarn made from 75% superwash merino wool and 25% nylon. It pairs soft merino with nylon reinforcement for socks that get regular wear, with hand-dyed color that is just as lovely in shawls, lightweight garments, and accessories.

Picture choosing a rich colorway, casting on a pair of socks, and watching the shades unfold with every round. Its smooth, plied construction makes Ultimate Sock an inviting choice for both simple stitches and textured projects.

Why Choose Ultimate Sock?

• Softness with reinforcement: merino wool feels soft against the skin, while nylon adds durability for high-friction projects like socks.
• Hand-dyed color: choose a colorway for a personal project or a thoughtful handmade gift.
• Versatile fingering weight: use it for socks, shawls, wrist warmers, hats, or lightweight garments when the pattern's gauge matches.
• Easy-care fiber blend: machine wash gently in cool water and lay flat to dry.
• Free winding available: would you like us to wind your yarn?

Yarn Specifications

• Brand: Malabrigo
• Yarn: Ultimate Sock
• Fiber: 75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon
• Yarn weight: Fingering / sock weight (#1)
• Yardage: 420 yards / approximately 385 meters per hank
• Hank weight: 100 grams / approximately 3.5 ounces
• Construction: Plied
• Knitting needles: US 1–3 (2.25–3.25 mm)
• Suggested crochet hooks: US B–E; choose the size that achieves your pattern's gauge
• Knitting gauge: 30–32 stitches per 4 inches, or 7.5–8 stitches per inch
• Care: Machine wash in cool water on a gentle cycle; lay flat to dry. Do not tumble dry.
• Origin: Peru
• Put-up: Hank; free winding available

Plan Your Project

Check your pattern's gauge and total yardage before choosing your quantity. Each hank contains 420 yards; the number of hanks you need depends on the project, size, and gauge. Swatch before starting garments or fitted socks.

For inspiration, explore The Lone Skein Shawl by Joji Locatelli, Poet Socks by Sari Nordlund, Ripple Camisole by Jessie Maed Designs, or Onion Market Wrist Warmers by Sybil R. Review each pattern's yarn requirements before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malabrigo Ultimate Sock suitable for socks?

Yes. Its 75% superwash merino and 25% nylon blend combines softness with added durability, making it a useful choice for hand-knit socks.

Can I use Ultimate Sock for projects other than socks?

Yes. It also works for fingering-weight shawls, accessories, and lightweight garments when you achieve the gauge your pattern requires.

Is Ultimate Sock machine washable?

Yes. Use cool water and a gentle cycle, then lay your project flat to dry. Do not tumble dry.

Does Ultimate Sock need winding?

It comes in a hank that should be wound before use. Free winding is available at Apple Yarns.

Explore More Yarn and Needles

Browse our Malabrigo yarn collection, or explore Chiaogoo Red Cord interchangeable needles. Check the needle set's included sizes against your pattern before choosing.

Choose your Ultimate Sock colorway and the quantity for your next project, and let us know if you'd like free winding.