What kind of yarn makes good socks?
Socks tend to take a lot of abuse. Therefore, the fabric and the yarn have to be durable and tightly spun and knit. One can compensate for loosely spun yarn by knitting tightly and vice versa but loosely spun yarns can pill and look rather messy after a while. Look for tightly spun yarns with long staples and knit to a firm, dense fabric for the best durability and comfort. Sock yarns with nylon spun in are durable and relatively affordable but many regular, non-sock yarns make good socks.
