ultimate sock
unicorn bark
$32.00
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specialist yarns
sock yarns
fingering weight yarns
yarns by malabrigo
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Malabrigo's Ultimate Sock is hand-dyed in their characteristic style: rich, complex colour with depth that changes as the light shifts: on a base specifically spun for durability rather than just softness. The 75% superwash merino gives it the comfort you'd expect from Malabrigo, and the tighter spin compared to their other lines means it holds up better to the wear a sock demands. At 402m it's generously yarded for a full pair. Hand-dyed in small batches, so buy enough for your project from the same dyelot. Machine washable.
designed for a job, and excellent at it
Ultimate sock is a yarn that we would categorize as a specialist. Some yarns are generalists. Specialist yarns are not. These are designed to excel at a particular task: durable sock yarns, sturdy weaving yarns, hardworking cottons for dishcloths and utility knits. When used for their intended purpose, they perform beautifully.
Designed for socks, this yarn holds up to wear while maintaining stitch definition and elasticity. It’s spun with extra twist and reinforced with nylon, giving it extra strength and resilience for high-wear projects.
Specialists are happiest doing the job they were designed for. Using them outside that role can lead to unexpected results: less elasticity, different wear, or a fabric that behaves differently than you expect. Swatching is especially helpful if you’re planning to experiment.
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yarn details:
- fibre composition
- 75% Superwash merino wool, 25% polyamide
- meterage / yardage
- 402 meters / 440 yards
- unit weight
- 100 grams / 3.5 oz.
- format
- hank
- requires winding?
- yes
- yarn weight category
- fingering
- suggested stitch tension
- 28–30 sts / 10 cm (4 in)
- recommended needles
- 2.50 mm (US 1.5) - 3.25 mm (US 3)
- superwash treated
- yes
- care instructions
- hand wash (hand-dyed), dry flat
- recommended uses
- socks, sweaters & garments, hats, mittens & scarves, shawls, children's items
- country of origin
- peru
yarn questions:
How should I care for this yarn?
This yarn should be cared for as follows: hand wash (hand-dyed),
dry flat.
What is this yarn suitable for?
This yarn is recommended for socks,
sweaters & garments,
hats, mittens & scarves,
shawls,
children's items.
Is this yarn superwash treated?
Yes, this yarn is superwash treated.
What yarn weight is this?
This yarn is classified as fingering weight.
What needle size works best for this yarn?
Recommended needles: 2.50 mm (US 1.5) - 3.25 mm (US 3).
Need a sock pattern for this yarn?
Sizes are shown in measured circumference and respective US women's and men's sizing. Measured circumference is around the widest part of the foot:
yarn winding service
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return policy
This item is eligible for refund or exchange within 30 days of the purchase date. All returned items must be accompanied by their receipt or order number, and must be unopened, unused, and in salable condition for a return or exchange to be considered. We do not accept full or partial returns on items that were special ordered.