Sock reinforcement thread

pictish · Sock reinforcement thread

Anyone know where you can get this in a 'transparent' colour IYKWIM Laughing

My LYS has some in various muddy shades but nothing that will blend in with my prettier sock yarn.

Did Blossom get some from somewhere??

craftylady

The Yarnmarket has some in lots of colours but I think it's maybe an american site as it's priced in dollars and probably not the colour you're looking for.

Wait till Blossom gets here, I think you're right she did ask about getting some a while back.
edited to add that shipping from the yarnmarket is $28 os that would be a no no. Sorry pictish

pictish

$28?

That's more than the yarn Laughing

Thanks tho CL!!!

craftylady

http://craftythreadsnyarns.myfree...&highlight=sock+reinforcement

Take a lookie at this thread started by Blossom on this very subject if you haven't already................

Maybe JL isyour answer

Blossom

Hey Ali...I was very kindly sent some by Jo028. She sent me a few muted shades including black and white which have come in really handy. The Lang rolls of sock yarn all comewith reinforcement thread and is good stuff. I have only been reinforcing the heel turn as that is where I get the most wear on my socks. I have never seen any transparent thread. You can get that 'invisible' thread you can use for handsewing but I would be worried about it not being soft enough and cutting into the yarn? Confused

I think Button sells some of the Lang reinforcement thread separately in her p2tog shop??! Sorry I can't be more help! Smile

cazzie

Doesnt Jo028 sometimes order from the German e-bay seller? They could have some? I had a reel included in some yarn I brought from them will see if I can find it - think it ws a brown or beige though.

pictish

Thanks everyone!!! I think the Lang stuff or German stuff is what my LYS sells but it's as you say in muted fairly manly colours - no pinks pale colours

Actually someone on Rav has said that she read that putting nylon thread in with the sock yarn rubs against it and makes it wear out quicker Rolling Eyes

Totally confused now Laughing

Blossom

If you buy the Lang rolls of socks yarn HERE, you get the spool of thread with it. You need two rolls for socks, but the yarn is a good price...lots of nice colours too??! Smile

pictish

Is that the same as the stuff you did your jaywalkers in??? Wink

The colours look similar.

gilraen

Doesn't using a smaller needle on hard to wear places do the same job as reinforcing thread? I read that on one of the sock forums Smile

pictish

That's a thought gilraen - I think it would!!!

Blossom

Yes it is the same stuff...exactly the same colour too! Smile

pictish

I thought so!!!! Think I might have to get some Laughing

Thanks Blossom Wink

Jo028

Ali, I've still got plenty. What colours are you looking for, I'll have a look for you??

pictish

Oh that's kind Jo!!!! I was wanting something that would work with pastels but not sure you can get that can you? If you haven't it's ok - I can try gilraen's idea of a smaller needle for heels and toes.

Jo028

ok, I've got:

red
charcoal
jade
off-white
claret/aubergine
very pale grey
pale denim

let me know if any might be of use.

They're made by Stahl 75% wool/25% nylon superwash.

pictish

The off white would mingle in with a few pale colours wouldn't it Cool

Can you spare a bit of that?? (Let me know how much you want for it if you can!!)

Was this from Mr Hartmuth? Wink

Blossom

I use mine all the time Jo! I used the black on the Smooshy Marlene's I made recently...I'm still waiting til I can do you a favour back! Smile