Yarn with Polyamide for Knitting and Crochet

Q: Are nylon and polyamide the same?

Yes. Nylon is a type of polyamide, so in practice they are the same synthetic fibre. On ball labels it may appear as “polyamide” or “nylon”, but its function is identical: to reinforce the blend. That is why wool with nylon or yarn with nylon offers the same strength as yarn with polyamide.

Q: Can polyamide yarn be used for crochet?

Yes, it is highly recommended. Polyamide yarn for crochet provides defined stitches and pieces that keep their shape, making it useful for firm projects. As it is strong and does not fray easily, it is comfortable to work with using a crochet hook and withstands continued use well, without sacrificing a soft feel.

Q: How do you care for wool with polyamide?

Care depends mainly on the base fibre in each blend, so it is worth checking the label on each ball. As a general rule, gentle washing, drying flat away from heat and avoiding the tumble dryer are recommended. Polyamide helps the garment keep its shape after washing.

Q: Where can you buy yarn with polyamide?

At Garmon Yarns, you can buy polyamide yarn from European and Turkish brands, with blends for knitting and crochet in different weights. We bring together quality fibres in a single selection so you can easily compare compositions and colours and choose the one that best suits your project.

Polyamide yarn brings together balls in which this fibre — also known as nylon — is blended with wool, alpaca, cotton or microfibre to add strength, elasticity and greater durability to the fabric. Polyamide is not the base of the yarn, but the component that prevents the garment from losing its shape with wear and washing, without compromising softness. We bring together blends from brands such as Drops, Scheepjes, Rico Design and Gründl, suitable for knitting and crochet and available in a wide variety of colours.

Socks

GRÜNDL - Hot Socks color (multicoloured sock yarn) 50 g

3,45 €

+ 5

DROPS - Air (blown yarn in baby alpaca, merino and polyamide) 50 g

5,30 €

+ 19

Socks

GRÜNDL - Hot Socks uni 50 (superwash sock yarn) 50 g

3,25 €

+ 17

DROPS Nord: Soft Superfine Alpaca, Wool and Polyamide Fingering, 50 g

3,00 €

+ 8

DROPS Fiesta: Superwash Sock Wool 50 g

2,70 €

+ 4

Scheepjes - Softy (soft and fluffy yarn) 50 g

3,00 €

+ 13

Ricorumi Lamé DK for Amigurumi - RICO DESIGN

0,89 €

Performance Sockwool Prime Multi (17523)

-10%

Socks

Performance - Sockwool Prime Multi (multicoloured sock yarn) 50 g

3,05 €

~~3,40 €~~

+ 2

Creative Cotton Zigzag - 383228.007 - Gris

-32%

RICO DESIGN - Creative Cotton Zigzag (original cotton DK) 50 g

4,60 €

~~6,75 €~~

+ 6

-13%

PACK

SCHEEPJES - Metropolis colour pack - 80 colours

99,95 €

~~115,50 €~~

-8%

GAZZAL - Super Kid Mohair (deluxe merino wool and mohair) 25 g

5,90 €

~~6,39 €~~

+ 11

-18%

ETROFIL - Angora Lux (soft and durable Fingering yarn) 50 g

5,70 €

~~6,93 €~~

+ 2

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What does polyamide add to a knitting yarn?

Polyamide is a synthetic fibre that acts as reinforcement: it adds abrasion resistance, elasticity and durability, although it is never the base of the ball. It is combined with wool, alpaca or cotton so that the fabric keeps its shape and withstands washing without losing softness. This means a polyamide yarn performs better than its base fibre on its own.

Yarn with Polyamide for Knitting and Crochet

Polyamide blends work just as well with knitting needles as they do with crochet. A polyamide yarn for crochet offers defined stitches and firm pieces that keep their structure; in knitting, it prevents jumpers and accessories from losing their shape. When crocheting, a well-chosen yarn with polyamide for crochet adds definition without sacrificing comfort.

How do you choose your polyamide yarn?

Choose according to the base fibre: blends with alpaca or merino add warmth and softness; cotton blends offer freshness; and microfibre blends provide lightness and body. At Garmon Yarns, we bring together yarns with polyamide from brands such as Drops, Scheepjes, Rico Design, Gründl, Gazzal, Etrofil and Performance, several with Oeko-Tex certification and even vegan options. A well-chosen wool with polyamide stands out for its strength and for not fraying. You can compare other fibres within the yarns by composition.