Sock yarn is a luxury blend of wool, nylon! Its delicate sheen, fabulous drape, and saturated color ways make this yarn an excellent choice for shawls and scarves. And as the name implies, this blend of strong fibers can stand up to a lot of wear - perfect for socks! it makes evenly spaced stripes as you work. This superwash wool yarn includes nylon for strength and is machine-washable.