Wildfoote sock yarn from Brown Sheep in a discontinued color. Fingering weight four ply; this is a vivid thistle purple solid. Ten available in this color. You'll need 2 skeins per pair of socks. This would also be great in any shawl pattern, and 4 or 5 skeins would be more than ample for most patterns.
 
Wildfoote is designed for making vibrant, washable socks and more. Its blend of washable wool and nylon gives this yarn durability and strength. Wildfoote yarn will hold up to numerous rounds of wearing and washing, while maintaining its strength and color. Wildfoote will become your go-to yarn for gifting handmade socks because of its low-maintenance appeal. Sock yarn is also great for accessories like scarves, shawls, hats and gloves – the project will be easy to wash and resilient. Made in the US.

75% wool, 25% nylon
Color SY59 Blooming Thistle; lot 003
50 gr/215yds  |  7 sts/inch on US2 needles
Machine wash or hand wash, cool, gentle.