Malabrigo Ultimate Sock is the fingering weight yarn from a company whose approach to hand-dyeing has made them one of the most sought-after yarn brands in the world. The blend — 75% superwash merino, 25% nylon — is the classic sock yarn construction, chosen because it works: the merino provides softness and colour depth, and the nylon provides the durability that a yarn worked at fine gauge and worn on feet requires.
At 420 yards per 100g skein, Ultimate Sock is generously wound — a single skein is typically sufficient for a full pair of socks at standard gauge, which makes the price per project very reasonable for a hand-dyed yarn of this quality. The four-ply construction gives excellent stitch definition, making it a good choice for lace and textured patterns as well as plain stocking stitch socks.
Malabrigo's colourways for Ultimate Sock range from deep tonals to variegated and speckled — the hand-dyeing process produces colour complexity that solid commercial sock yarns cannot match. Machine washable on a gentle cool cycle.
Fibre content: 75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon Ball weight: 100g Meterage: Approximately 385m (420 yards) per skein Weight: Fingering / 4-ply Recommended needle size: 2.25mm to 3.5mm Care: Machine wash gentle cycle, cold water, dry flat
New to Malabrigo? Read our guide to the Malabrigo yarns we stock at Craft and Canvas — including how Ultimate Sock compares to Rios and Arroyo.
