Log House Cottage Squishy Sock Yarn Review

There are certain sock yarns that feel like they were designed to be reached for again and again. They’re soft enough to make something you’ll happily wear against your skin, durable enough for everyday use, and versatile enough that you’re not limited to socks.

Log House Cottage Squishy Sock is one of those yarns.

Made from 80% extra fine Merino and 20% nylon, this fingering-weight yarn combines the softness of Merino with the added durability you want in a hard-working yarn. Each 4 oz / 115 g skein contains approximately 420 yards / 384 metres, giving you plenty of yarn for a pair of socks or a substantial amount of progress on a larger fingering-weight project.

And the name really does tell you something about the yarn. Log House Cottage describes this base as squishy, plump, lofty and bouncy, with clear stitch definition. It’s a yarn that isn’t trying to be delicate or overly sleek—it has a little bit of body to it, which makes it particularly interesting for projects where you want your stitches to have some presence.

Quick Yarn Information

Log House Cottage’s own yarn information describes Squishy Sock as an 8-ply sock yarn with good stitch definition, softness and durability. The dyer recommends it for both knitting and crochet and notes that it works particularly well for next-to-the-skin projects.

Ravelry lists the yarn as fingering weight / 4-ply at 14 wraps per inch, with 420 yards / 384 metres per approximately 114 g and a gauge of 28 stitches per 4 inches. It is plied, superwash and hand dyed.

What Makes Squishy Sock Special?

The first thing that stands out about Squishy Sock is its construction.

This is an 8-ply yarn, which gives it a round, substantial character compared with some of the flatter or more delicate fingering-weight yarns you might encounter. The plied construction also helps give the yarn its clear stitch definition, making it a natural choice for projects where you want texture and patterning to remain visible.

Then there’s the fibre blend.

The 80% Merino / 20% nylon combination is a classic for good reason. Merino brings softness, warmth and that lovely next-to-the-skin feel we tend to want in hand-knitted accessories, while nylon adds strength and durability.

That makes Squishy Sock particularly well suited to socks, but I wouldn’t limit it to them.

A yarn this soft and versatile can easily find its way into shawls, hats, mittens, cowls and even lightweight garments. The yarn has already been used for a surprisingly broad range of projects on Ravelry, including socks, shawls, gloves and garments.

How Does Squishy Sock Knit Up?

One of the things I like about a plied Merino/nylon yarn is that it gives you a little more structure to work with.

The stitches tend to have definition without the yarn feeling harsh or wiry, making this a useful choice for both simple and more detailed patterns. If you’re working cables, texture or colourwork, that stitch clarity can make a real difference to the finished fabric.

It’s also worth remembering that fingering weight doesn’t necessarily mean one particular fabric.

Squishy Sock is listed at approximately 28 stitches per 4 inches, but the recommended needle range spans US 1–4 / 2.25–3.5 mm. That gives you room to adjust the fabric depending on what you’re making.

For socks, you’ll generally want a firmer fabric and a smaller needle. For something like a shawl, you may choose a larger needle to encourage more drape and openness.

As always, your gauge swatch is the final authority.

Squishy Sock for Socks

This is where the 80% Merino / 20% nylon blend really earns its place.

Sock knitters often have to balance two competing priorities: soft enough to love wearing and strong enough to survive wearing. A Merino/nylon blend is a tried-and-true way of finding that middle ground.

The nylon doesn’t make the yarn feel like a synthetic yarn. Instead, it adds reinforcement to the wool, making the resulting fabric better suited to the repeated friction that socks experience.

And with 420 yards / 384 metres in a skein, Squishy Sock gives you a generous amount of yarn for a standard pair of adult socks. Of course, yardage requirements vary with foot size, leg length, stitch pattern and gauge, so I’d still check the requirements for your particular pattern before assuming one skein will be enough.

There is plenty of evidence of Squishy Sock being used successfully for socks, including projects specifically designed around a single 420-yard skein. For example, the Eversweet sock pattern uses one 420-yard skein of Squishy Sock for many sizes, although longer feet may require additional yarn.

Squishy Sock for Shawls

Don’t let the word sock in the name put you off using this yarn for shawls.

The combination of Merino, nylon and a plied construction makes Squishy Sock an interesting choice when you want a little more body and stitch definition than you might get from a very drapey single-ply yarn.

It’s particularly well suited to shawls featuring texture, stripes or colourwork.

In fact, Log House Cottage Squishy Sock was one of the suggested yarns for Shambala, a rhyFlower Knits shawl combining brioche-tuck techniques and colour. The pattern uses Squishy Sock across several colour combinations, making use of the yarn’s fingering weight and ability to show off stitch patterning.

Squishy Sock has also been used for Mosaica, a large triangular shawl featuring textured knit-and-purl sections and two-colour mosaic patterns. The designer specifically used three colours of Log House Cottage Squishy Sock for the sample.

That’s a pretty good demonstration of just how far beyond socks this yarn can go.

What About Colour?

Hand-dyed yarn is always a little bit of an adventure, and that’s part of the appeal.

Ravelry lists Squishy Sock in a mixture of semi-solid, tonal and variegated colourways. The yarn has also been offered in collections ranging from speckled colourways to more solid shades.

That variety makes it possible to approach the yarn in completely different ways.

A tonal colourway can be lovely when you want texture or cables to take centre stage. A more variegated colourway can bring plenty of personality to simple stockinette socks. And if you’re working colourwork or stripes, having a range of tonal options gives you plenty of room to play.

As with any hand-dyed yarn, however, colour variation between skeins is something to keep in mind. If you’re buying multiple skeins for a larger project, it’s worth checking whether the dyer recommends alternating skeins.

Best Projects for Squishy Sock

If I were choosing a project specifically to take advantage of what this yarn does well, I’d put these near the top of the list:

Socks
The obvious choice—and a very good one. The 80/20 Merino/nylon blend gives you the softness and durability you want, while the plied construction provides clear stitch definition.

Textured Hats
A plump, round fingering-weight yarn can make cables and other textured stitches particularly satisfying. Squishy Sock has enough definition to let those details stand out.

Shawls with Texture
If you want a shawl with a little more body rather than an extremely fluid, delicate fabric, Squishy Sock is worth considering. It has already been used successfully in textured and colourwork shawls such as Mosaica and Shambala.

Mittens and Gloves
The Merino/nylon blend is well suited to accessories that need to be both comfortable and hard wearing. Squishy Sock has been used for glove patterns as well as socks and shawls.

Colourwork
The wide range of tonal and variegated colourways makes this a fun base to experiment with. Just remember that highly variegated colourways can compete with intricate colourwork, while tonal shades tend to let the stitches themselves take centre stage.

What I Like About Log House Cottage Squishy Sock

There is a lot to appreciate here.

The fibre blend is practical.
80% Merino and 20% nylon is a classic combination for a reason. You get a soft, comfortable yarn with the added durability needed for frequently worn accessories.

The yardage is generous.
420 yards / 384 metres from a 4 oz / 115 g skein puts it right in the range many knitters expect from a standard skein of sock yarn.

The construction gives it character.
The 8-ply construction contributes to the yarn’s plump, bouncy feel and clear stitch definition.

It’s genuinely versatile.
Although the name says Sock, this yarn isn’t limited to socks. The dyer specifically recommends it for everything from socks to shawls, and the projects associated with the yarn demonstrate that versatility.

It’s well established.
This isn’t a brand-new yarn base with very little information available. Squishy Sock has been listed on Ravelry since 2015 and has accumulated hundreds of projects and a strong user rating.

Things to Keep in Mind

No yarn is perfect for every project, and there are a few things I’d keep in mind before ordering.

It’s a sock yarn, first and foremost
While it’s absolutely suitable for shawls and other accessories, the 20% nylon content means it isn’t the choice I’d make when I’m specifically looking for a luxurious, drapey 100% wool shawl yarn.

That’s not a criticism—it’s simply about choosing the right tool for the job.

Hand-dyed colourways can vary
If you’re working on a larger project requiring multiple skeins, remember that hand-dyed yarns can have differences between skeins. Always purchase enough yarn for your project when possible, and follow the dyer’s recommendations for alternating skeins.

Swatch for your project
The published gauge is useful as a starting point, but the fabric you need for a pair of socks isn’t necessarily the fabric you want for a shawl.

The best needle size is ultimately the one that gives you the fabric your project requires.

Is Log House Cottage Squishy Sock Worth Trying?

If you’re looking for a versatile 80/20 Merino/nylon fingering-weight yarn, Squishy Sock is a very appealing option.

Its combination of soft Merino, added nylon durability, generous yardage and plied construction makes it especially useful for everyday accessories. And while socks may be the obvious starting point, its documented use in shawls, gloves, hats and garments shows that the yarn can do considerably more.

I particularly like it as a choice for knitters who want their yarn to do a little bit of everything. One skein can become a pair of socks; several skeins can become a shawl; and a single skein can be turned into a hat or another small accessory.

It’s the sort of dependable, hard-working yarn that earns its place in a knitter’s stash.

Log House Cottage Squishy Sock at a Glance

Where to Find It

You can learn more about Log House Cottage’s Squishy Sock and explore the available colourways directly from Log House Cottage Yarns.

Log House Cottage Yarns

Because hand-dyed yarn availability changes frequently, I’d recommend checking the dyer’s current shop for available colourways, pricing and purchasing information rather than relying on older listings.

More Yarn Resources

If you’re trying to decide whether Squishy Sock is right for your next project, you might also enjoy:

• How to Substitute Yarn Successfully (Without Ruining Your Project)
• Sock Yarn Guide
• Caring for Merino Wool
• Canadian Yarn Dyers
• Yarn Weight Guide

Disclaimer

This review is based on the manufacturer’s published yarn information, publicly available project and yarn data, and the characteristics of the yarn base. It is intended to help you decide whether Log House Cottage Squishy Sock might be a good fit for your project.

Yarn can behave differently depending on knitting style, gauge, needle size, washing and the individual colourway. Where specific characteristics have been provided by the dyer, they should be considered the most current source of information.

rhyFlower Knits is not affiliated with Log House Cottage Yarns and cannot provide information about current stock, colourways, pricing or business operations. For questions about the yarn or its availability, please contact Log House Cottage Yarns directly.