Nylon & Polyamide Yarn

Polyamide yarn, better known in the US as nylon yarn, is prized for the strength and elasticity it brings to a project. On this page you'll find nylon and polyamide blends used for durable sock yarns and shimmery novelty yarns, including options like Berroco Comfort Sock and King Cole Homespun DK. It's a great choice for knitters and crocheters who want hard-wearing, long-lasting fabric.

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SALE Tahki Yarns Tandem Yarn - Cotton Worsted 14 options
Tahki Yarns Tandem Yarn - Cotton Worsted

28% Cotton 28% Viscose 28% Nylon 16% Acrylic, 107yds (98m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$6.74
$8.99
SALE Plymouth Yarn Dream DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 11 options
Plymouth Yarn Dream DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

50% Acrylic 50% Nylon, 174yds (159m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.79 - $5.99
$5.99
SALE Berroco Comfort Sock Yarn - Nylon 3 Ply 7 options
Berroco Comfort Sock Yarn - Nylon 3 Ply

50% Nylon 50% Acrylic, 451yds (412m)/100g (3.53oz), Light Fingering

$4.75
$9.50
SALE Sirdar Snuggly DK Yarn - Nylon DK 19 options
Sirdar Snuggly DK Yarn - Nylon DK

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 180yds (165m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.88
$6.50
SALE Cascade Yarns Cherub DK Yarn - Nylon DK 5 options
Cascade Yarns Cherub DK Yarn - Nylon DK

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 180yds (165m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$2.10
$3.50
Berroco Remix Light Yarn - Nylon DK 29 options
Berroco Remix Light Yarn - Nylon DK

30% Nylon 27% Cotton 24% Acrylic 10% Silk 9% Linen, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$14.00
SALE Berroco Comfort Yarn - Nylon Worsted 14 options
Berroco Comfort Yarn - Nylon Worsted

50% Nylon 50% Acrylic, 211yds (193m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$4.00
$8.00
Berroco Remix Yarn - Nylon Aran 25 options
Berroco Remix Yarn - Nylon Aran

30% Nylon 27% Cotton 24% Acrylic 10% Silk 9% Linen, 217yds (198m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$14.00
Cascade Yarns Cherub Aran Yarn - Nylon Aran 9 options
Cascade Yarns Cherub Aran Yarn - Nylon Aran

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 241yds (220m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$6.00
Berroco Comfort Chunky Yarn - Nylon Chunky 6 options
Berroco Comfort Chunky Yarn - Nylon Chunky

50% Nylon 50% Acrylic, 151yds (138m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$8.25
SALE Cascade Yarns Cherub Aran Prints Yarn - Nylon Aran 11 options
Cascade Yarns Cherub Aran Prints Yarn - Nylon Aran

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 240yds (219m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$4.19 - $6.50
$6.50
Berroco Remix Chunky Yarn - Nylon Chunky 12 options
Berroco Remix Chunky Yarn - Nylon Chunky

30% Nylon 27% Cotton 24% Acrylic 10% Silk 9% Linen, 139yds (127m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$14.00
Sirdar Snuggly Bunny Yarn - Nylon Worsted 5 options
Sirdar Snuggly Bunny Yarn - Nylon Worsted

100% Nylon, 98yds (90m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$6.20
SALE Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Yarn - Nylon DK 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Yarn - Nylon DK

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 183yds (167m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$3.25
$5.00
SALE Cascade Yarns Cherub Sock Yarn - Nylon 4 Ply 5 options
Cascade Yarns Cherub Sock Yarn - Nylon 4 Ply

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 458yds (419m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$4.25
$8.50
SALE Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Prints Yarn - Nylon DK 19 options
Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Prints Yarn - Nylon DK

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 183yds (167m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$3.58
$5.50
King Cole Homespun Prism DK Yarn - Polyamide DK 12 options
King Cole Homespun Prism DK Yarn - Polyamide DK

23% Polyamide 23% Acrylic 22% Merino Wool 22% Alpaca 10% Viscose, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.69
King Cole Homespun DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 14 options
King Cole Homespun DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

23% Acrylic 23% Polyamide 22% Alpaca 22% Merino Wool 10% Viscose, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.19
SALE Sirdar Snuggly Chunky Yarn - Nylon Chunky 22 options
Sirdar Snuggly Chunky Yarn - Nylon Chunky

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 136yds (124m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$8.25
$11.00
Berroco Bestie Yarn - Wool Super Chunky 12 options
Berroco Bestie Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

35% Wool 35% Polyamide 30% Viscose, 54yds (49m)/50g (1.76oz), Super Bulky

$11.50
Stylecraft Soft Baby Easy Stripes Yarn - Acrylic DK 8 options
Stylecraft Soft Baby Easy Stripes Yarn - Acrylic DK

50% Acrylic 50% Polyamide, 322yds (294m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.49
SALE Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Prints 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Nylon DK 19 options
Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Prints 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Nylon DK

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 913yds (835m)/250g (8.82oz), DK | Light Worsted

$17.19
$27.50
SALE Paintbox Yarns Baby DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Nylon DK 28 options
Paintbox Yarns Baby DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Nylon DK

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 913yds (835m)/250g (8.82oz), DK | Light Worsted

$15.63
$25.00
King Cole Truffle Glitz Yarn - Polyamide DK 8 options
King Cole Truffle Glitz Yarn - Polyamide DK

91% Polyamide 9% Other, 171yds (156m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.48
Sirdar Snuggly 3 Ply 50g Yarn - Nylon 3 Ply 5 options
Sirdar Snuggly 3 Ply 50g Yarn - Nylon 3 Ply

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 329yds (301m)/50g (1.76oz), Light Fingering

$7.60
SALE Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Prints 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Nylon DK 19 options
Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Prints 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Nylon DK

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 1826yds (1670m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$33.00
$55.00
King Cole Yummy Tweed Yarn - Polyamide novelty 6 options
King Cole Yummy Tweed Yarn - Polyamide novelty

100% Polyamide, 131yds (120m)/100g (3.53oz), Novelty

$9.26
SALE Paintbox Yarns Baby DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Nylon DK 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Baby DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Nylon DK

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 1826yds (1670m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$30.00
$50.00
Sirdar Snuggly 2 Ply 50g Yarn - Nylon Lace
Sirdar Snuggly 2 Ply 50g Yarn - Nylon Lace

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 505yds (462m)/50g (1.76oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$8.80
Berroco Brina 6 options
Berroco Brina

30% Alpaca 29% Wool 41% Polyamide, 120yds (110m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$18.00
King Cole Truffle DK 4 options
King Cole Truffle DK

100% Polyamide, 197yds (180m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.49
SALE Paintbox Yarns Baby DK 20 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Nylon DK 24 options
Paintbox Yarns Baby DK 20 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Nylon DK

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 3653yds (3340m)/1000g (35.27oz), DK | Light Worsted

$55.00
$100.00

Choosing Nylon and Polyamide Yarn for Durability

Polyamide yarn, commonly called nylon yarn in the US, has been blended into knitting and crochet fibers since the 1930s to add strength, stretch, and a subtle sheen. Whether you're shopping for polyamide yarn to reinforce handmade socks or looking for a nylon crochet yarn with a bit of shimmer, this page brings together blends suited to both.

What Polyamide Yarn Is Used For

Polyamide fibers are rarely spun alone; instead, small percentages are blended with wool, cotton, or acrylic to improve durability. This is why so many sock yarns contain nylon, since heel and toe areas see heavy wear. Novelty and eyelash yarns also use polyamide for its elasticity and light-catching quality, while baby yarns like Paintbox Yarns Baby DK use it to add softness and resilience for frequently washed garments.

Choosing Between Nylon Yarn Types

  • For socks and high-wear accessories, look for blends with a modest nylon percentage alongside wool for warmth.
  • For novelty effects, choose yarns where polyamide is paired with acrylic for extra shine and bounce, such as King Cole Homespun Prism DK.
  • For baby items, a soft acrylic-nylon blend like Berroco Comfort offers machine washability with added strength.

Caring for Nylon-Blend Yarn

Always check the ball band for specific washing instructions, since care varies by blend. Many nylon-enhanced sock and baby yarns are machine washable, making them practical for everyday knitting and crochet projects. Pair your finished pieces with patterns from our free knitting patterns or free crochet patterns collections to put your new yarn to work.

FAQ

What is polyamide yarn? It's another name for nylon yarn, a synthetic fiber often blended with natural fibers to boost strength and elasticity.

Is nylon yarn good for crochet? Yes, nylon crochet yarn holds its shape well and resists wear, making it popular for socks and amigurumi.

Can I use polyamide yarn on its own? Most polyamide yarns are blended rather than sold as 100% nylon, since blending improves softness and feel.

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