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BEST Worsted Wool Yarn for Cabin Sock Knitting

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Wondering which worsted wool yarn to cast on a pair of knit cabin socks? Today I’m sharing my favorite worsted wool yarn that I use for my socks!

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You can watch to see my favorite worsted wool yarn in my YouTube video below, or keep scrolling for the must have list.

Watch the entire Cabin Sock Knitting playlist here!

I’ve put together a series of FAQ’s all about cabin sock knitting, which you can find here on the blog and here on my YouTube channel.

Also known as house socks or boot socks, cabin socks are different than regular fingering weight socks.

Most worsted weight yarn on the market is 100% wool, instead of a wool and nylon blend like sock yarn typically has. Personally, I think we need to get the cabin sock train going so that there are more wool/nylon yarn choices for us worsted wool sock lovers!

Today I’m answering the first question of the series, which worsted wool yarn should I buy to knit cabin socks?

What are cabin socks?

Before we talk yarn, let’s talk about what I consider cabin socks.

Cabin socks are hand knit with worsted weight yarn. I like to knit mine top down, but you can do toe up, too. They’re knit the same general way as fingering weight socks (insert your preferred method of casting on, knitting a heel, DPN’s vs circulars, you get where I’m going, right?).

So the biggest difference is that these socks are a bit thicker than sock-socks.

>>Check out my cabin sock knitting patterns here!

They’re mostly meant to be worn by themselves or in slippers. When they do go outside, cabin socks are worn with boots or clogs because they’re too bulky to wear in regular shoes.

Cabin socks knit up quickly, which make them satisfying, a great gift knit, and keep you away from second sock syndrome. And because they take pretty quickly, adding a cable detail is my favorite thing to do that gives it a little texture and feels squishy, cozy, and cute without adding three more weeks onto your project time!

You’ll mostly find 100% wool choices without any nylon, so they aren’t as durable as thinner socks. But again, you’re not wearing them everyday or stuffing them into tight shoes.

I like to wear my cabin socks with leggings and an oversized sweater at home with my kids. If we’re going out, I throw on a pair of boots so they can peep out the top!

What is the best worsted weight yarn for cabin sock knitting?

Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted

This is the yarn that I use most often for cabin sock knitting.

You’ll need two balls for a pair of socks, because each ball is 110 yards.

There are so many color choices of this worsted weight yarn! There are solids, brights, tons of shades, and lots of tweeds and heathers which I love. If you buy solid colors, the fiber content is 100% Peruvian Highland Wool. For the tweeds the wool percentage is 80, plus 20% Donegal tweed.

This is my go-to because Knit Picks/We Crochet is so easy to buy yarn from (returns and customer service are great as well). They rarely run out of a color for long, and the wool is really soft.

AppleOak FibreWorks Aran

So good that I had to go snatch up another skein right away! AppleOak’s Aran yarn is hand dyed naturally in Ireland (the “Bronze” colorway is dyed with onions and “Bear’s Paw” with buckthorn.

This 100% wool is from sheep in South America and processed in Czech Republic.

>>I used the Bronze colorway for the original Pumpkin Patch Cabin Sock pattern.

Even though it is 100% wool yarn, there’s a satisfying and soft springy feeling to it. Each skein is 191 yards, so two is more than enough for a pair of cabin socks.

The Aran weight is discontinued, so hurry to AppleOak FibreWorks to grab their last skeins!

Jagger Spun Yarn

I came across this worsted weight gem during a sale at our local yarn shop, and grabbed several colors including “Smoke”.

The fiber content is 100% wool and is 166 yards (grab two skeins for a pair of socks!)

These color choices make me so happy! I also bought it in “Maize” and and eyeing the deep tones of “Moss”. One other really good thing about this yarn is that it’s available in yarn shops and online, so it’s pretty easy to get your hands on.

Sewrella Classic Worsted Yarn

When worsted weight wool meets Taylor Swift-inspired neutrals, I’m all in!

I bought this worsted wool from Sewrella, and although it was a limited collection, check out the classic worsted yarn option when she has her next collection release.

It was a little pricey for my mom of four budget, so I only bought one skein. I’m planning to make a pair of spring or summer shortie socks, since one skein is 218 yards.

This “Folklore” colorway is 100% superwash merino wool (super soft!) and definitely a great first step into all-wool socks if you’re not interested in rustic, scratchy wool!

Knit Picks Simply Wool Worsted

Slightly more bulky, slightly more rustic, you can still meet gauge for cabin socks by going down a needle size.

It’s super easy to get this yarn online, but the con is that they don’t have as many color choices if you’re not into neutrals. I love browns and grays, so I’m set with the choices they have and I’m always adding more to my wish list!

Simply Wool is 218 yards and 100% Eco wool.

Again, super easy to buy online and they have great customer service at Knit Picks/We Crochet.

We’re not getting twiggy, but it is definitely a little more rustic than the other choices.

I love this yarn for keeping warm when you’re actually wearing them outside in winter boots!

Plymouth Yarn Galway

This 100% wool yarn is definitely the most rustic feeling of the bunch and my favorite for those subzero midwest winter days we get.

Since Galway is 210 yards, I’d get two balls just to be safe! For a size small you’d be right on the edge of having enough yarn.

It’s so easy to get this yarn in most yarn shops and online in several places. Unlike a limited time collection, you can get this all the time and run out for more if you run out!

I’ve only ever gotten the “Sand Heather” colorway, but there are so many more color choices for this yarn out there!

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I hope this helps you choose your worsted wool yarn for your cabin sock knitting! Happy knitting!

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