Sock yarns
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Sock yarn is essential for creating comfortable, durable and attractive socks. Whether you’re a knitting enthusiast, a crochet fan, or just a hobbyist looking to make a unique pair of socks, choosing the right sock yarn is crucial. Handmade socks require specific yarns that combine softness, strength and a wide range of solid colours such as red, black, orange or gradient shades. With growing demand for quality products including blends of Merino Wool and Polyamide, there are a multitude of sock yarn options to suit all your creative desires!
Wool sock yarn
Wool yarns are essential for making warm, comfortable socks. Wool is one of the most commonly used materials for making socks. It offers exceptional softness and excellent thermal insulation. Ideal for the colder seasons, this type of sock yarn can be used to knit strong, durable socks. Several brands such as Lammy Yarns and Annell offer balls of superwash wool, designed to withstand frequent machine washing while retaining their softness and elasticity.
Merino wool sock yarn
Merino wool is an essential choice for top-of-the-range socks. These yarns are renowned for their softness, ability to retain warmth and breathability. Available in fingering or thicker balls, Merino yarns are perfect for creating luxurious, comfortable socks.
Cotton sock yarn
Cotton yarns are perfect for lightweight socks, ideal for the warmer seasons. Soft and breathable, Cotton yarn is available in a wide range of colours and is often used to create elegant, comfortable socks. Cotton socks are also easy to care for and available in versions blended with Polyamide to improve their durability.
Polyamide or Nylon sock yarns
Polyamide or Nylon are synthetic materials that are very often used in combination with natural wool yarns to make blends for reinforced sock yarns. Polyamide or Nylon yarn improves the durability and elasticity of classic wool products, while offering a smooth, wear-resistant finish.
Design and ballooning of sock yarn
Good design and well thought-out balling are essential for quality sock yarns. Well-wound balls and well-twisted yarn ensure easy handling when knitting or crocheting. A sock yarn design with different patterns or colour gradations adds a unique touch to every pair of knitted or crocheted socks.
Knitting needles and number of strands in sock yarn
Using the right knitting needles and selecting a yarn with the right number of ‘ply’ (strands) directly influences the quality of your socks and the way you knit them. Sock yarns with a greater number of ‘ply’ strands offer greater strength and solidity. Choosing the right needles for your sock project will ensure even, strong stitches.
Wool for socks is readily available on our online store and in our specialist shop in Lille. At La Lainière de Wazemmes, you’ll find well-known brands like Lammy Yarns and Annell, with products certified by the Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 label for your sock creations. Take advantage of fast, free delivery on orders over €55 in mainland France! You can also find special offers on packs of balls to save on your projects.
Whether you’re looking to knit warm socks for winter or lightweight socks for summer, there’s a sock yarn to suit every need. Thanks to their softness, durability and wide range of colours from red to orange to black, these sock yarns allow you to create unique and comfortable pieces, perfect for everyday use or as a gift for a special occasion. Check out our available stock of sock yarns to see what’s new and our competitive prices !
