The sock knitter's best friend — and so much more besides. Crucci Merino Sock 4 Ply is a premium 75% merino / 25% nylon blend that delivers everything you need in a sock yarn: exceptional softness, outstanding durability, a generous 400m per 100g ball, and a colour range broad enough to keep you knitting happily for seasons to come.
The merino-nylon blend is the classic combination for a reason. The 75% merino brings the softness, warmth, and natural breathability that makes hand-knitted socks such a pleasure to wear — genuinely comfortable against the skin, temperature-regulating, and with the natural elasticity that helps socks hold their shape. The 25% nylon adds the durability and abrasion resistance that sock yarn needs to survive the rigours of daily wear, particularly at the heel and toe. Together, they create a yarn that's both luxurious and long-lasting.
At 4 ply fingering weight with a generous 400m per 100g ball, this yarn is exceptional value — one ball is typically enough for a pair of adult socks, and the long yardage makes it ideal for shawls, wraps, and fine garments too. The smooth, consistent spin gives excellent stitch definition, and the yarn knits beautifully on 2.25–3.25mm needles across a range of tensions.
Don't let the name limit you — as soft as this yarn is, it's equally at home in baby garments, children's knitwear, lightweight cardigans, and any fine-weight project where you want a yarn that's both beautiful and built to last.
Yarn Details
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Brand: Crucci Merino Sock
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Composition: 75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon
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Weight: 4 Ply (Fingering / Sock)
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Ball Weight: 100g
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Length: Approx. 400m per ball
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Suggested Needle Size: 2.25–3.25mm
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Tension: 28–32 sts = 10cm (4")
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Care Instructions: Machine washable (superwash merino)
Perfect for: Socks, shawls, wraps, baby garments, children's knitwear, lightweight cardigans, and any fingering weight project where softness and durability both matter.
Sold per 100g ball. Select your colour from the options above.
