Edited to add a month later - It's HERE! Check it out!
Malabrigo is soon releasing a new sock yarn WITH NYLON! Their original Malabrigo Sock has been their most popular base for years, and about two years ago they sent me a sample of a yarn that they wanted me to test. A super secret skein of sock yarn that had some nylon. I gave it a try, gave some feedback and after another year or so they came back to me with a new base to test and and I'm super duper happy with it and will have it in the shop for you soon. I have another skein that I'll soon cast on to show off on Instagram, Facebook and here, and I'll show you how it's knitting up. But since I've already tasted this base, I'll share that I like it just as much as the non-nylon Sock that we've offered for more than a decade. It's plied the same way, has the same feel, but also has 25% nylon for even greater durability for socks and accessories that get a bit more friction. I know many sock knitters want a bit of nylon, and while I think that if you knit a dense fabric on the foot with a 100% superwash merino yarn it wears just as nicely as one with nylon, it will be nice to have one with nylon too.
I can't wait to share more with you, but til then you can look through the initial 30 colors that they are releasing. And, of course, I'll have it for you as soon as it ships.
I have wanted this for years. How exciting!
Posted by: Janet | June 28, 2022 at 10:49 AM
Hi Janet,
yes, me too! I think many of us have wanted a sock yarn with nylon from them for quite awhile.
I had a hard time keeping quiet about testing it, but the nature of the pandemic slowed everything down so much that I didn't want to promise something that was going to have a long timeline. And it took some time to get it just right. But it's finally on the horizon this summer and I can't wait to get more colors for myself!
Posted by: Allison | June 28, 2022 at 11:15 AM
Take my money!
Posted by: Jessica | June 28, 2022 at 04:55 PM
Does this mean they’ll discontinue the 100% merino sock yarn? I actually prefer sock yarn without nylon. It feels better on my feet.
Posted by: Donna T | June 29, 2022 at 03:17 PM
Hi Donna,
They are not discontinuing the original Sock. It's their most popular line. They are just adding Ultimate Sock to their collection as people have been requesting nylon in the sock for years.
I hope this helps,
Allison
Posted by: Allison | July 05, 2022 at 11:10 AM