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glasgowgirl

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best sock yarn

« on: December 03, 2007, 02:02:41 PM »

I've just discovered the delights of sock knitting. I've heard pure wool tends to wear out very quickly so what yarn brand is best for endurance but still looks good?


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Shewolfy

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Re: best sock yarn

« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2007, 10:12:44 AM »

I always use a regular sock yarn. They are usually a wool blend and (gentle) machine washable. I also use a reinforcing fiber on the hee flap and toe. The reinforcer I use is made by Skacel and is even smaller than fingering weight - maybe closer to a lace weight, but is specifically made to reinforce socks at wear points. Welcome to the addiction of socks!


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hamstergal

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Re: best sock yarn

« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2007, 02:39:19 PM »

I'm cheap, and that affects my yarn choices. That said, Lion's Magic Stripe yarn is sock weight, a washable wool/nylon blend, and I haven't destroyed a sock made with it yet. Also -- self-striping = love. I also like the Knitpicks sock yarns; inexpensive, wear like iron, and make gorgeous socks.


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Ves

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Re: best sock yarn

« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2007, 10:11:06 PM »

I'm partial to knitpicks.com too. I've been dipping into the high end/expensive ones a bit though and Koigu is incredible!


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Dzvinka

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Re: best sock yarn

« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2009, 08:35:23 PM »

Get a sock yarn that has a little (7%) elastic built into it. Your sox will bounce back to shape after washing. I never put hand-made sox in the dryer - even superwash gets affected.