Sock Yarns (1)

Sock yarn worth casting on

There’s nothing quite like a pair of socks you’ve made yourself. From choosing the perfect colour to turning the heel and trying them on for the first time, every stage is part of the pleasure. Discover sock yarns at Folklore Yarns that make the process as enjoyable as the finished pair, with characterful Donegal tweed, versatile wool blends and colourful hand-dyed options.

Meet Lore – In Oil, our own Donegal tweed

Put our own Lore – In Oil Donegal Merino Mohair Tweed at the heart of your next sock project. Blending 70% merino with 30% kid mohair, this 4 ply yarn brings rich colour, tweedy character and a soft handle to socks you’ll love making and wearing. Sold off the cone in multiples of 50g, with approximately 200 metres per 50g, Lore lets you order the quantity your pattern requires. It’s supplied in oil and needs wet finishing, a satisfying final step that reveals the yarn’s finished texture. And the possibilities don’t stop at socks: take Lore into garments, shawls and accessories, too.

Find your perfect sock yarn

Choose West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply for a wool-and-nylon blend that balances comfort with everyday durability. Explore John Arbon Exmoor Sock for its combination of Exmoor Blueface, Corriedale and Zwartbles fibres, with added nylon for strength. For hand-dyed colour and crisp stitch definition, discover Dye Candy Super Sock, dyed by Hutch in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. Or let the yarn do the colour changing with Spin and Blether’s self-striping sock sets, complete with a contrasting mini skein for those finishing details.

From your first heel turn to your next favourite pair

Whether you’re learning to knit socks or already have a drawer full of handmade favourites, choosing your next project is part of the fun. Explore Winwick Mum’s sock patterns, from simple rib designs to cables, lace and seasonal inspiration. Match your pattern’s tension and yardage to your chosen yarn, check its care instructions and enjoy watching your socks take shape, one round at a time.

Choose your next pair at Folklore Yarns

Bring together yarn with character, patterns with possibilities and the pleasure of making something you’ll actually wear. Shop our sock yarn range online or visit us at 53 Bloomfield Avenue in Belfast. Start with a colour you can’t resist and make your next favourite pair.