The Local Needle has quite a selection of handpainted sock yarns, including Schaefer Anne, Seacoast Handpainted, Pagewood Farms, Lorna's Laces and Interlacements'' Tiny Toes and Toasty Toes.
We also have in stock...Louet Gems which works beautifully for solid color lace or knee-high socks.
A New Hampshire artist has produced a beautiful line of yarns n a wide variety of colorways. Her collection includes Merino/Tencel a new sock yarn which is just as it's name implies, 50% merino/50% tencel. Superwash Sock is 100% Superwash merino.
Gems is worsted spun with a tight twist to minimize pilling while maintaining a high elasticity. The yarn is then steamed for the softest touch. This combination allows for excellent stitch definition, perfect for cabled or lace socks, machine washable.
Robin and Chuck Page have turned their rustic cottage in San Pedro, CA into an art studio where traditional fiber art techniques are used to handcraft unique and beautiful products.
The colors of these sock yarns are outstanding and we carry a selection of Chugiak and Denali.
This self-patterning sock yarn allows you to create intricate stripe and fairisle-type patterns without changing yarns! The breathability of wool and the durability of nylon make this an ideal sock yarn.
Treat your feet to exquisite fibers in fabulous colors. The luxurious combination of fibers in Alpaca Sox gives you the resource to create one-of-a-kind socks. From dressy to special everyday, you now have another alternative for hand knit socks. Wrap your feet up in warmth this season!
Treat your feet to exquisite fibers in fabulous colors. The luxurious combination of fibers in Alpaca Sox gives you the resource to create one-of-a-kind socks. From dressy to special everyday, you now have another alternative for hand knit socks. Wrap your feet up in warmth this season!
Austermann yarns blend high quality fibers and European flair. Step Duett features a collection of 8 matching colorways (16 colors in all), which were dyed to compliment each other.
The colors of this sock yarn are inspired by nature, environment and imagination. 80% superwash wool and 20% nylon. 2 skeins will knit up into a very durable pair of socks - great for clogs! The self-striping flow from one color to another to give you great striping without changing yarns.
