Sock yarn: hard-wearing, soft and durable

Q: What is a good sock yarn made from?

A good product combines wool and polyamide, usually in a ratio close to 75/25. Polyamide reinforces the fibre and provides resistance to friction; wool gives warmth, softness and breathability. If it also has a superwash treatment, you can machine wash your socks without them shrinking or losing their shape.

Q: Can hand-knitted socks be machine washed?

Yes, provided the yarn has a superwash treatment. Superwash wool has a finish that prevents felting, so it can be machine washed on a delicate cycle in cold water, up to 30 ºC. Drying flat is recommended to preserve the shape. Blends with alpaca benefit from a more careful hand wash.

Q: What is the best yarn for knitting socks?

The choice depends on the intended use. For everyday wear, prioritise a wool blend with polyamide and a superwash treatment; for lounge socks, choose a soft yarn with alpaca. In this category, we bring together both options so you can choose the one that best suits your project.

Q: Which technique is used to knit socks?

Socks are knitted in the round, without seams. The three most common techniques are double-pointed needles, magic loop with a long-cable circular needle, and mini circular needles. Any of them works with these yarns, which glide smoothly and have the right elasticity for a comfortable, snug-fitting sock.

Q: Does sock yarn itch against the skin?

Good-quality sock yarns barely itch, as they use soft, treated fibres. Blends with polyamide and merino feel especially pleasant in direct contact with the foot. If you have sensitive skin, choose soft yarns and avoid more rustic wools for your socks.

At Garmon Yarns you’ll find sock yarns designed for knitting comfortable, hard-wearing and easy-care socks. We bring together yarns from European brands such as Gründl, Performance, DROPS and Scheepjes, with soft-touch wool and polyamide blends that withstand everyday friction without fraying. It is a hard-wearing sock yarn for frequent use, which can also be machine washed. Most have Oeko-Tex certification. Choose from solid and multicoloured shades to create socks made to fit you all year round.

Socks

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

3,45 €

+ 5

Socks

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

3,25 €

+ 17

Performance Sockwool Prime Multi (17523)

-10%

Socks

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

3,05 €

~~3,40 €~~

+ 2

DROPS Fiesta: Superwash Sock Wool 50 g

2,70 €

+ 4

DROPS Flora: Soft Wool and Superfine Alpaca Fingering 50 g

2,60 €

+ 19

-13%

PACK

SCHEEPJES - Metropolis colour pack - 80 colours

99,95 €

~~115,50 €~~

Hilos y lanas Gründl: Calidad alemana para tus proyectos

Scheepjes

4 Products

Drops

12 Products

Performance

6 Products

Lana para Bufandas y cuellos: Gruesa, cálida y suave

Yarn for Scarves

7 Products

Fingering

16 Products

Ovillos de Lana merino y lana virgen para tejer

Merino Wool / Virgin Wool

20 Products

Sock yarn: hard-wearing, soft and easy-care

The sock yarn combines softness and durability so your socks can withstand everyday wear. Wool and polyamide blends reinforce the heel and toe, prevent the fabric from fraying and allow machine washing. We bring together soft, easy-to-knit yarns designed for simple care.

What you’ll find in this category:

▷ Reinforced sock yarn with polyamide, resistant to friction.
▷ Soft sock yarns that do not itch against the skin.
▷ Solid and multicoloured shades with self-patterning jacquard.
▷ Options with Oeko-Tex certification.

Which yarn should you choose for knitting socks?

To knit long-lasting socks, choose a yarn with polyamide (around 25%) and a superwash treatment, which allows them to be machine washed without shrinking. Polyamide adds strength, while wool provides warmth and softness. It is the combination that best withstands the constant friction of the foot inside footwear.

The most recommended yarn for knitting socks is also known as sock yarn (yarn specifically designed for socks) and offers good elastic recovery so the sock does not lose its shape. Our yarns for knitting socks include blends with polyamide for intensive use and blends with alpaca when you are looking for a warmer feel.

We also have a product available that combines a different wool and alpaca composition for less intensive use, but with a warmer and softer feel, for example, to wear at home without footwear.

What yarn weight is used for socks?

Sock yarn is usually fine, with several twisted plies, to achieve a close-knit fabric and a sock that feels comfortable inside a shoe. It is knitted with fine needles and, depending on the warmth you are looking for, you can choose a lighter or slightly thicker weight. The yarn weight defines the density and durability of the fabric.

To explore each weight in more detail, see our fingering weight yarns, the most commonly used for knitting socks.

For a fabric with a little more body, sport weight yarns are a good alternative.

Sock yarn for winter and all year round

You can knit socks in any season by adjusting the fibre. For cold weather, winter sock yarn with a merino or alpaca blend provides warmth and breathability; for transitional seasons, lighter blends feel fresher.

If warmth is your priority, merino wool for socks is soft and keeps the foot warm without becoming matted.

This same yarn for long socks offers good elastic recovery and glides smoothly as you knit. Also discover our suggestions for the autumn and winter season, ideal for socks and leg warmers.

Our sock yarns are good quality and available in a wide variety of colours. They accompany your projects all year round at Garmon Yarns.