Sock yarn is one of those categories where sustainability has historically been hard to crack. The standard solution — blending wool with nylon — works brilliantly for durability, but conventional nylon is synthetic, petroleum-derived, and sheds microplastics with every wash. Kremke Sole Mate solves this without compromise.
The 25% nylon in Sole Mate is biodegradable — engineered to break down naturally at end of life, without leaving behind the microplastic residue associated with standard sock yarn blends. The 75% virgin wool does what wool always does: breathes, regulates temperature, resists odour, and feels genuinely nice against your feet. The result is a sock yarn that performs exactly as you'd expect — durable, elastic, with excellent recovery — while ticking a sustainability box that most sock yarns still can't.
The colour palette is where Sole Mate really comes alive. Ranging from soft, dreamy pastels to full-voltage brights means there's a colourway for every project, every season, and every sock knitter. This palette was clearly designed for people who believe socks shouldn't be boring.
At 420m per 100g, the yardage is perfectly pitched for sock knitting: enough for a generous pair with crisp stitch definition and excellent needle-feel. Whether you're working a simple vanilla sock or following an intricate lace chart, Sole Mate has the definition to do it justice.
A great choice for first-time sock knitters and seasoned sockaholics alike. In stock at Hanks Yarn Parlour — browse the shades online or come into the shop in Belfast to pick your favourite in person.
Usually dispatched the same day, Tuesday–Friday, excluding bank holidays. UK tracked delivery from £2.89. Shipping calculated at checkout.
