Sock reinforcing thread-wool/nylon

Merri wrote

on Mar 11, 2009 4:05 PM

Hello All,

Hey, where can I buy the reinforcing thread that has some nylon in it to knit into the heels and toes of socks?  Someone said a place in Canada has it available, but looking for quality yarn that will work. Thank you for any info!

Sincerely,

Merri

JoyceB wrote

on Mar 11, 2009 4:23 PM

 Go to http://www.elann.com and you'll find it there.

Good luck!

Joyce

Merri wrote

on Mar 15, 2009 9:45 PM

Hi Joyce,

Thanks for the tip.  They have only black, but then that would probably work for the darker colors of yarn.  I do appreciate it! 

Merri

JoeR wrote

on Mar 16, 2009 2:25 PM

 Some sources have suggested using a baby fingering yarn in a matching color as a carry along.  They usually have some nylon in them. Some suggest a sewing thread to help out.  A really old book I found said a silk sewing thread would also work - so maybe a fine silk yarn might help.  Hope you find what you're looking for.

Merri wrote

on Mar 16, 2009 5:54 PM

Thanks for that; I'm sure I can find something!  In fact, I have some (somewhat antique) parachute thread that my great aunt had and used to crochet some 'squares' for something (doilies?). It is quite strong. I think I have saved it--and now I know why!

I'll have to try it out; if not, one of your suggestions will surely work!

Merri

AndreaW wrote

on Mar 16, 2009 7:56 PM

 Hi Merri...

Some time ago I had found this for someone else. I haven't used this company myself but they seem to have a good color variety:

http://www.kyarns.com/lang-yarns-sock-reinforcing-yarn.html

Also remember reading about some people using wooly nylon thread or serger thread. I tend to always use sock yarn ( 4ply fingering) that has a certain nylon content for better wear (15-25%).  Though I sometimes do make heavy worsted wt socks fr 100% wool. Then I add in a strand of 3-ply wool nylon sock yarn for the heel area.

Good luck w/ the parachute thread...I'm sure finding a use for it would make your great aunt happy!!!

    Take Care...Andrea

FionaC wrote

on Apr 17, 2009 5:05 PM

 Try Wooly Nylon - it's used for sergers so you can find it in place that sells sewing notions - Jo-Anne's, for instance. It comes in a gajillion colors and is $6 or $7 for more than you are likely to use in your lifetime unless you knit socks in huge numbers. I have a neutral medium shade and a dark that I use for almost all socks and got back when a spool was about $2.79 - a long time ago!

Google Wooly Nylon - it's easily available on-line.

FionaC  

Knit2gether wrote

on Jun 18, 2009 7:42 AM

You have probably found what you need, but if not try calling Yarn Paradise 828-274-4213.  They have several colors of yarn specifically for reinforcing socks.

Mei Li wrote

on Jul 1, 2009 9:28 AM

Hook 'n' Needle in Columbia, SC normally carries it in all the colors.  It is made by and put out with a 100% wool sock yarn.  I don't remember the name of the company or the yarn, but when I bought 2 skeins of the yarn, the shop owner gave me the nylon reinforcing thread.  The number is (803)772-1335.  I think she still carries it.