All About Sock Yarn

Oct 11, 2021 Janita van Rijnsbergen

The leaves are falling from the trees, and that itch is starting to set in again. It’s time to knit socks again! Sure, you can do that in other seasons too, but it’s especially when the summer sun gives way to typical fall weather that I really look forward to it. At Yarnplaza, you’ll find a wide selection of Sock Yarn to satisfy your knitting cravings. In this blog, you’ll learn exactly what Sock Yarn is and what different types are available.

What is Sock Yarn?

The best yarn for knitting or crocheting socks is Sock Yarn! The difference between “regular” wool and Sock Yarn is that polyamide (also known as nylon) is added to the wool. Sock yarns usually consist of the classic composition of 75–80% wool and 20–25% nylon. The addition of these synthetic fibers makes the yarn durable, so your knitted socks will last for years (which is great after you’ve put so much effort and love into them)! In addition, polyamide ensures that the yarn is strong and that the socks retain their shape after washing. Most sock yarns have also been superwash-treated. This ensures that you can wash your sock-yarn creations without them shrinking or felting.

In addition to sock yarns with traditional compositions, you’re also seeing more and more sock yarns made from unique and innovative materials such as soy, nettle, and Bamboo. And there are skeins with a high cotton content so you can show off your hand-knitted socks even in the summer.

Shop for Sock Yarn at Yarnplaza

In our online store and our Inspiration Center, you’ll find no fewer than 35 different skeins of Sock Yarn. Below, we’ve highlighted a few of them for you. Or feel free to browse our complete selection of Sock Yarn on your own.

Yarn for warm winter socks

Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Nessel Everest

Sock Yarn for an identical pair of socks

SMC Regia Pairfect Design Line by Arne & Carlos 4-PLY

Lang Yarns Twin Soxx 4-ply FootballSoxx 909

Yarn for socks with trendy stripes and/or polka dots

Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Cotton Bamboo Sabbia

Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Solo Cotone Palma

Solid colors for a matching pair of socks or to mix and match

Sock Yarn with a color gradient

Lang Yarns Mille Colori Socks & Lace Luxe

Needles & Accessories for Knitting Socks

You can knit socks using double-pointed needles (or sock needles) or a circular knitting needle. Our favorites are the 25 cm KnitPro Zing Circular Knitting Needles and the 20 cm KnitPro Zing double-pointed needles. There are also all kinds of handy accessories available that make knitting socks easier and help with casting on. Our handy Sock Knitting Accessory Kit lets you buy everything you need in one go. Of course, the accessories are also available separately.

KnitPro Zing Socks Circular Knitting Needles, 25 cm

KnitPro Zing Sock Needles 20 cm 2 mm – 8 mm

Socks Knitting Accessory Kit: 2 Sock Needles

Learn to knit socks with our free online course

Want to brush up on your skills, or have you never knitted socks before? Take our free online sock-knitting course, where you’ll learn how to create a perfect pair of socks with your Knitting Needles.

Let's get started with Sock Yarn!

You've brushed up on your skills, bought your Sock Yarn—now you're ready to get started! Below are a few more books and free Patterns to provide you with Inspiration. Make something beautiful!