Lana SWISS - Silke

Lana SUISSE Silke by Arvier – Virgin Wool Sock Yarn 50g 150m

70% virgin wool | 30% polyamide | 50g – 150m | Needles 3–3.5mm

📋 Key features

• Composition70% virgin wool – 30% polyamide
• Ball weight50 grams
• Length150 meters
• Recommended needles3 – 3.5mm
• Structure4-ply yarn
• WashingMachine wash 40°C
• Ideal forDurable socks and stockings
• Indicative yield1 pair of socks up to size 42-44

🧵 The yarn

Lana SUISSE Silke by Arvier is a professional sock yarn designed for those seeking durability, comfort, and practicality. The 70% virgin wool and 30% polyamide blend ensures natural warmth, elasticity, and long-lasting wear, even after numerous machine washes at 40°C. This Made in Italy yarn is ideal for making socks and stockings that maintain their shape and withstand daily wear and tear.

Each 50-gram ball offers 150 meters of 4-ply yarn, a generous length that allows you to knit a complete pair of socks up to size 42-44 with just one ball. It is worked with 3-3.5mm needles, ideal for achieving a dense and durable knit, perfect for everyday socks or technical projects like trekking stockings.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

The 70% virgin wool is the primary fiber of this sock yarn: it offers natural thermal regulation, breathability, and the ability to absorb moisture without retaining odors. Virgin wool keeps feet warm in winter and cool in summer, a fundamental feature for those who wear handmade socks for many hours a day. Furthermore, virgin wool is naturally elastic and returns to its original shape after each use, ensuring socks that do not lose their fit.

The 30% polyamide intervenes where wool alone would not be enough: it reinforces the yarn in high-wear areas such as the toe, heel, and shin, increases abrasion resistance, and allows for machine washing without the risk of felting. This synthetic fiber makes the yarn more durable and practical while maintaining the softness of the virgin wool against the skin.

📦 Format and yield

The 50-gram ball/150-meter format is designed to optimize yield: with a single ball, you can make a complete pair of socks up to size 42-44, without waste and without needing to purchase multiple balls of the same color. For larger sizes (45-47) or knee-high stockings, 2 balls are sufficient.

For larger projects like lightweight sweaters or cardigans, calculate about 8-10 balls for an adult size M. We recommend purchasing all necessary balls in the same order to ensure color uniformity, as dye lots may have slight shade variations.

🧶 Recommended working method

3-3.5mm needles are the ideal size for this 4-ply yarn: they allow you to obtain a dense and compact knit, essential for socks that must withstand daily wear without creating holes or gaps. With 3mm needles, you get a sturdier and more structured sock, perfect for winter or trekking stockings. With 3.5mm needles, the fabric is slightly softer and more breathable, ideal for house socks or for those who prefer a more comfortable fit.

The recommended gauge is 30 stitches x 42 rows for a 10x10cm square with 3mm needles. This yarn is perfect for the 5-needle sock technique or with magic loop circular needles. For beginners, we recommend starting with a pair of simple 2x2 rib socks, while those with more experience can experiment with cables, intarsia, or jacquard patterns.

✨ Why choose Lana SUISSE Silke

The ability to machine wash at 40°C makes this yarn extremely practical for those who knit socks to wear daily: no hand washing is needed, there is no risk of felting, and the socks maintain their shape and softness even after dozens of washes. A concrete advantage for those who knit for themselves or for sale.

🎨 What you can create

This yarn was created for socks, but its versatility makes it perfect for trekking stockings, leg warmers, gloves, light hats, and winter accessories that require durability and practicality. Thanks to the 4-ply structure and the wool-polyamide blend, it is ideal for projects that need to last over time and withstand intensive use.

👩🎨 Who it is suitable for

This yarn is suitable for those who already have experience in knitting with thin needles, particularly in the sock technique. The 4-ply structure and 3-3.5mm needles require some dexterity, but the final result rewards the effort with professional, durable, and comfortable socks. For absolute beginners, we recommend starting with a simple project like leg warmers or baby booties.

Those who knit for sale especially appreciate this yarn for its quality-price ratio, the convenience of machine washing, and long-term durability. Even hobbyists who make socks for family find in Lana SUISSE a reliable ally for projects that must withstand daily use.

🧼 Care and maintenance

• WashingMachine wash 40°C, delicate cycle
• BleachingDo not bleach
• SpinningDelicate spin (max 600 rpm)
• DryingDry flat, do not tumble dry
• IroningDo not iron
• StorageStore in a dry place, away from direct light

📌 Important note

📊 Technical data summary