All about sock yarn

Soft multi-colored socks are created with pleasure by both novice needlewomen and experienced craftswomen. As a rule, they are knitted from modern sock yarns. The choice of special threads is now very large. Therefore, it is very easy to find a suitable material for yourself.

Sock yarns have several basic characteristics.

• Strength. Since socks are constantly exposed to significant stress and are often washed, socks need to be very strong. Thick socks do not rub and retain their attractiveness for a long time.
• Elasticity. Feet are complex in shape. In addition, they have a large number of protrusions. In order for the socks to fit the legs well, the yarn from which they are knitted must be elastic. In this case, it is important that the material retains its elasticity. Otherwise, the socks will stretch very quickly.
• Attractiveness. Despite the fact that socks are very often hidden from prying eyes, they still need to be beautiful. Therefore, there are a large number of multi-colored threads on sale.
• Easy to care for. Most types of sock yarns are processed with special compounds. Thanks to this, knitted products can be easily machine washed. This makes it much easier to care for your socks.
• Profitability. Sock yarn does not use up as quickly as regular yarn. Therefore, it is beneficial to use it. It is also worth noting that needlewomen can knit from such yarn not only socks, but also any other products.

There are many types of sock yarns now. Needlewomen should pay attention to the following options.

• Sectional thread. This material looks very nice. The yarn is dyed in several colors. Socks made of this material are soft, comfortable and perfectly warm your feet. It is very comfortable to knit bright multi-colored products from it.

• Melange. This thread is ideal for knitting a wide variety of socks. It can be used to knit both simple monochromatic products and socks with an elegant pattern. The quality melange yarn contains acrylic and wool. It is very convenient to work with such threads. In the process of knitting, they do not get tangled and do not stretch.

• Plush. This type of yarn is ideal for both beginners and experienced people. It is soft and pleasant to the touch. The assortment includes a large number of multi-colored threads. Therefore, it is very easy to choose something suitable for yourself.

• Blended yarn. This material is also included in the list of suitable knitting products. Products made from such yarn are durable. Moreover, the material is not too expensive.

• Acrylic. This kind of yarn is created using modern technologies. It is soft and excellent at keeping you warm. When choosing yarn, you should pay attention to materials that can be machine washed. This will help extend their lifespan.

When choosing threads for knitting socks, it is best to pay attention to products from popular manufacturers. Such materials are found in many reviews and are liked by many needlewomen.

• "Waterfall". This yarn is produced by the Troitsky company. The products contain synthetics and natural wool. There is a large selection of multi-colored threads on sale. Therefore, the products can be used to create both light and bright socks. Socks made from this yarn are quite warm, but shrink during washing.

• Alize Puffy. This is a very soft plush yarn. It can be used for knitting not only with knitting needles, but also with your fingers. These threads contain micropolyester. Socks made of this material are very pleasant to the touch.

• DROPS. The assortment of this company includes several varieties of sock yarns. Products from a popular Norwegian company are distinguished by their bright color and pleasant texture. There are both thinner threads and thicker threads on the market, suitable for creating warm products.

• Katia. This yarn is produced in Spain. The range of the company includes both summer and winter yarns. All socks made from it are soft and very comfortable. Katia Jacquard Sock yarn is especially popular among buyers. It is easy to knit beautiful socks with an original northern design from it.

• Regia. This is a popular German brand that has been producing knitting products for a long time. The range of the company includes more than 50 different types of threads for creating soft socks. Such products are suitable even for fastidious needlewomen.

You can buy sock yarn at most craft stores.

When choosing yarns for socks, it is important to consider when they will be used.

The needlewomen knit light summer socks both with knitting needles and crochet. Cotton yarn with polyamide is suitable for their creation. Many needlewomen believe that bamboo yarn can also be used for this purpose. But such material stretches easily with constant wear.

Warm thread is used for knitting winter socks. Most often, acrylic yarn is taken for this purpose. It is durable and warm. Socks made from it retain their shape and warmth for a long time. The warmest socks are made from camel, alpaca and llama wool. The hairs that make up such wool have a hollow structure.Therefore, such material weighs little. At the same time, it perfectly retains heat.

The most valuable are products made from the undercoat of young camels. But this yarn is more expensive. It should be noted separately that the camel thread is not dyed. Therefore, the choice of flowers that can be found on sale is not very large. They are all light and pastel. This yarn is hypoallergenic. Therefore, it can be safely used even by allergy sufferers and people with sensitive skin.

Children's socks are usually knitted from a lighter and more pleasant to the touch yarn. Most often, threads made from natural wool are used for this purpose. As a rule, socks are knitted from the following types of yarn.

• Rabbit fluff. This yarn is soft and warm, perfect for hand knitting. Socks, knitted from such fluff, are pleasant to the touch, soft and worn for a very long time. They keep you warm and look great on your feet. Unfortunately, after washing, they lose their attractiveness. But you can fix this by combing the fluffy product.

• Dog's fur. This material is perfect for knitting baby socks. The only drawback of this yarn is its unpleasant smell. But you just need to get rid of it. To do this, you need to use a product with a pleasant rich aroma during washing.

• Sheep's wool. This material is suitable for knitting both children's clothes and socks for adults. This yarn is relatively inexpensive. There are a large number of different colors and shades on sale. The main disadvantage of products made from this material is their fragility. In addition, these socks are quite heavy. Therefore, they are not suitable for the smallest.

• Goat hair. This material has a good composition. The threads are pleasant to the touch. Socks made from this yarn are great to wear. They also absorb sweat well. In such socks, the child will feel comfortable at any time of the year. If the baby's feet are cold, he can wear such socks even at night.

When choosing a sock yarn, you should also pay attention to the color of the threads. It is not necessary to use dark solid materials for knitting socks. They can be bright and beautiful. Socks made from sectional yarn or from threads of different colors look interesting. Colored toes or heels can be knitted from the remains of the threads. Striped products look beautiful. They are liked by both children and adults.

You need to calculate in advance how many threads it will take to create a pair of socks. If a person uses ready-made patterns for knitting, there you can always see the amount of material that will need to be purchased. But many creative people prefer to choose patterns on their own.

The number of threads used depends on the size of the foot, as well as how tight the socks should be. The larger the foot, the more threads are used. On average, about one hundred grams of yarn are used to create women's socks. For knitting male needlewomen buy 50 grams more products. The amount of thread used is also increased if the socks are planned to be made high.

To summarize, we can say that choosing a sock yarn is very easy. The main thing is to know all the features of this material, as well as initially deal with your requirements for threads.