Nylon & Polyamide Yarn (197)
Nylon and polyamide fibers have been a boon to knitting and crocheting since it was introduced in 1935. When nylon or polyamides are added to natural fibers it improves strength and durability of the yarn which is why so many sock yarns contain nylon or polyamide today. Nylon is also a great ingredient in many novelty yarns where strength, elasticity and shimmer are wanted.
Cascade Yarns
$11.50 Hank
- Fingering, Sock
- 7-8 sts = 1" on US 1-3
- 75% Merino Superwash/25% Nylon
- 100g/437yd
- Fingering, Sock
- 7-8 sts = 1" on US 2-3; suggested C-D hook
- 75% Superwash Merino Wool/25% Nylon
- 50g/218yds
- Fingering, Sock
- 7 sts = 1" on US 2; 5.75 sc = 1" with US F hook
- 50% Merino Superwash Wool/25% Bamboo/25% Nylon
- 100g/462yds
- Fingering, Sock
- 7.5 sts = 1" on US 1-3; Suggested B-D hook
- 75% Wool/ 25% Polyamide
- 100g/459yds
Berroco
$9.50 Ball
- Fingering, Sock
- 7.5 sts = 1" on US 3; 6 sc = 1" with D hook
- 50% Super Fine Acrylic/50% Super Fine Nylon
- 100g/447yd
Berroco
$12.50 Skein
- DK
- 5.5 sts = 1" on US 5; 5 sc = 1" with F hook
- 30% Nylon/ 27% Cotton/ 24% Acrylic/ 10% Silk/ 9% Linen
- 100g/432yds
- Bulky, Worsted
- 4 sts = 1" on US 9; 2.75 sc = 1" with K hook
- 47% Merino Wool/ 31% Baby Alpaca/ 22% Nylon
- 100g/240yds
Sirdar
$5.79 Skein
- DK
- 5.5 sts = 1" on US 6
- 55% Nylon/ 45% Acrylic
- 50g/179yds
- Fingering, Sock
- 7-8 sts = 1" on US 0-2; suggested 2mm-C hook
- 60% Fine Superwash Merino Wool/ 20% Silk/ 20% Polyamide
- 100g/439yds
- 12-20 epi
Malabrigo
$20.00 Hank
- Fingering, Sock
- 7.5-8 sts = 1" on US 1-3; Suggested A-C hook
- 75% Superwash Merino/ 25% Nylon
- 100g/420yds
- DK, Worsted
- 5-5.25 sts = 1" on US 7-8; 4.5 sc = 1" with 7 hook
- 93% Cotton/ 7% Nylon
- 50g/125yds
Berroco
$5.00 Skein
- DK
- 5.5 sts = 1" on US 6; 4.5 sc = 1" with G hook
- 52% Acrylic/ 40% Wool/ 8% Nylon
- 50g/145yds
- Worsted
- 4.5-5 sts = 1" on US 7-8; 3.25-3.5 sc = 1" with H-J hook
- 40% Baby Llama/ 40% Merino Wool/ 20% Nylon
- 100g/219yds
Schoppel Wolle
$24.95 Ball
- Fingering, Sock
- 7.5 sts = 1" on US 0-2; suggested 2mm-C hook
- 75% Superwash Wool/25% Polyamide
- 100g/460yd
Berroco
$10.00 Ball
- Fingering, Sock
- 6.25-7.5 sts = 1" on US 2-4; 6-7.5 sc = 1" with B-E hook
- 52% Acrylic/ 40% Wool/ 8% Nylon
- 100g/437yds
Hayfield
$8.25 Skein
- Bulky
- 3.5 sts = 1" on US 10.5
- 70% Acrylic/ 30% Nylon
- 100g/170yds
Berroco
$12.50 Skein
- Worsted
- 4.25 sts = 1" on US 8; 3.5 sc = 1" with H hook
- 30% Nylon/27% Cotton/24% Acrylic/10% Silk/9% Linen
- 100g/216yds
Hayfield
$8.25 Skein
- DK
- 5.5 sts = 1" on US 6; Suggested F hook
- 70% Acrylic/ 30% Nylon
- 100g/362yds
- Bulky, Worsted
- 4 sts = 1" on US 10; suggested J hook
- 81% Fine Merino Wool/ 19% Nylon
- 50g/191yds
Cascade Yarns
$3.50 Skein
- DK
- 5.25-6 sts = 1" on US 4-5
- 55% Nylon/45% Acrylic
- 50g/180yds