What makes Sockwool Prime Multi ideal for knitting socks?

<div class="faq-answer"> <p>Its blend of 75% virgin wool and 25% polyamide offers warmth, elasticity, and excellent resistance to friction and washing. The yarn holds its shape well, retains heat, and keeps your socks comfortable for extended wear.</p></div>

Is it itchy against the skin?

<div class="faq-answer"> <p>No. Sockwool Prime Multi has a pleasant texture, a firm twist, and minimal fuzz. It can be worn directly against the skin — perfect for socks, neck warmers or gloves — without causing irritation.</p></div>

Can it be machine washed?

<div class="faq-answer"> <p>Yes. It is machine washable at 30 °C on a gentle cycle. Use a mild detergent and avoid fabric softener. Lay flat to dry. Its composition helps maintain shape and colour even after multiple washes.</p></div>

Is one ball enough for a pair of socks?

<div class="faq-answer"> <p>Yes. Each 100 g ball provides 420 metres of yarn — more than enough to knit a standard pair of adult socks, with leftover yarn for smaller sizes or extra detailing.</p></div>

What kind of effect does the multicolour yarn produce?

<div class="faq-answer"> <p>The multicolour design creates automatic stripes, gradients, or mottled effects. You don’t need to change yarns — the colours unfold naturally as you knit, with each ball producing a unique visual pattern.</p></div>

Can it be used for other projects besides socks?

<div class="faq-answer"> <p>Yes. While designed for socks, Sockwool Prime Multi is also excellent for gloves, hats, scarves, jumpers, or baby garments, thanks to its durability and lightness. It’s also ideal for amigurumi that need structure and colourful finishes.</p></div></div>

▶ Buy Sockwool Prime Multi – Multicolour Yarn for Socks 🧦

Name: PERFORMANCE - Sockwool Prime Multi
Brand: Performance
SKU: PFMC-SPM-17523
Price: 3.4 EUR
Availability: InStock

Performance Sockwool Prime Multi (17523)

Sockwool Prime Multi – Performance: multicolour wool, durable and washable for socks and hard-wearing garments

Sockwool Prime Multi is the perfect partner for those who knit durable socks with personality. Made by Performance Yarns, this yarn blends 75% superwash virgin wool with 25% polyamide, achieving an ideal balance of softness, strength and elasticity.

Thanks to its special superwash treatment, it’s machine washable, won’t shrink or lose shape easily, and stays comfortable even after intensive use. Its firm twist helps the fabric retain its shape, while the wool provides warmth and breathability.

The “Multi” version stands out for its mottled and shifting colours, creating a striped or marbled effect without needing to change skeins. This allows for stunning results, even with the simplest patterns.

Designed for socks, perfect for much more

Although originally created as a sock yarn, Performance Sockwool Prime Multi is so versatile that it's also used for:

🧤 Gloves, mittens, hats, cowls
👕 Winter jumpers and fitted garments
🧒 Baby clothes and everyday wear
🧣 Shawls, scarves or multicolour pieces
🧸 Marbled-effect amigurumis

As a strong yarn with great recovery, it withstands friction, stretching and frequent washing, making it one of the best choices for functional and long-lasting projects.

Firm texture, pleasing colours and easy care

One of the great advantages of choosing Sockwool Prime Multi by Performance is that it combines the best of both worlds: the thermal comfort of wool and the technical resistance of polyamide.

The result is a yarn that knits smoothly, doesn’t split while working, and offers excellent stitch definition on fine needles.

It comes in a multicolour range with mottled combinations and automatic transitions – natural-looking shades, with no jarring or out-of-place colours, beautifully curated.

Plus, since Sockwool Prime Multi is superwash wool, garment care is easy – it’s fully machine washable.

Composition:

75% superwash wool / 25% polyamide

Yarn weight:

4 ply / Fingering

Weight / Length:

50 g = approx. 200 m

Recommended needles:

2.50 mm, 3.00 mm, 3.50 mm

Gauge swatch:

10cm x 10cm = 30 stitches x 42 rows

Garment care:

Machine wash, max 30°C / Dry flat

Superwash:

Yes

Made in:

Bulgaria

Certification:

This yarn holds an Oeko-Tex® certification (certificate no. 09.HBG.68250), Standard 100, Class I by the Hohenstein Institute. This means it has been tested and contains no harmful substances, and is considered safe from a human-ecological perspective. Class I applies to products for babies and young children (up to 3 years old) in constant contact with the skin. Therefore, if it’s suitable for babies, it’s also safe for adult garments.

Why choose Sockwool Prime Multi over other yarns?

Sockwool Prime Multi stands out for its versatility, durability and visual appeal. Here are its key benefits:

▷ Longer yardage (420 m per 100 g), ideal for a full pair of socks
▷ Extra durability thanks to the polyamide
▷ Worry-free washing: doesn’t shrink or distort, machine washable
▷ Firm twist for better stitch definition and lasting shape
▷ Pleasant to the touch, itch-free even with extended wear
▷ Extremely durable: due to its 25% polyamide content
▷ Great stretch recovery: ideal for form-fitting garments
▷ Warm and breathable: retains heat without overheating
▷ Automatic multicolour design: striking look with no extra effort
▷ Vibrant colour patterns without changing skeins
▷ Excellent yield per ball (1 ball = 1 pair of adult socks)

And since it’s a high-performance fibre blend, it’s perfect for those seeking long-lasting, comfortable and stylish projects.

What’s included in Sockwool Prime Multi by Performance? Technical features.

When you buy Sockwool Prime Multi by Performance, each unit includes:

▷ One 100-gram skein
▷ Approx. 420 metres of yarn
▷ Composition: 75% virgin wool + 25% polyamide
▷ Fingering weight (ideal for socks, gloves and lightweight garments)
▷ Recommended needles or hooks: 2.5 to 3 mm
▷ Washing: machine washable at max. 30 °C (delicate cycle)
▷ Available in mottled or striped automatic multicolour combos
▷ Twist: firm, doesn’t split easily
▷ Durability: highly resistant to wear and stretching

This is a compact, versatile and functional yarn, ready to use straight away without winding. One skein is enough for a pair of adult socks or several small accessories.

Perfect for high-usage projects where both technical and aesthetic performance matter.

How to use Sockwool Prime Multi yarn?

Working with Sockwool Prime Multi is easy and rewarding. Some practical tips:

▷ Use 2.5–3 mm needles to achieve a firm fabric (ideal for socks and gloves)
▷ Make a gauge swatch, especially for fitted garments
▷ Wash on a delicate cycle, avoid fabric softeners and strong spin cycles
▷ Dry flat, no twisting
▷ For socks: even basic patterns will look stunning thanks to the marbled colour effect

This is a very forgiving yarn – perfect for experienced knitters or those who want a beautiful, practical and long-lasting project with minimal effort.

Why buy Sockwool Prime Multi at Garmonyarns?

At Garmonyarns.com we carefully select functional, durable and beautiful yarns, with clear technical data and fast delivery. When you buy Sockwool Prime Multi, you get: