reinforcement yarn for socks

Does anyone know of a source for this? I'm knitting socks with worsted weight wool that wasn't designed as a sock yarn. I want to knit a reinforcement yarn in the heels and toes, but my LYS doesn't carry it. Anybody know if I can just substitute a clear nylon thread and carry that with my yarn as I knit the heels and toes?

thanks!

lisa

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Karlisa
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The ladies in my knitting group swear by dental floss as a reinforcement. Frances

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'Nez

Karlisa spun a FINE 'yarn':

Karlisa. . .

Lisa, Clear nylon thread, fine fishing line, dental floss... JM2C, HTH! Noreen

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YarnWright

THe best thing I've ever used is "Wooly Nylon"-- a kind of serger thread, I think. It's available at fabric stores (JoAnn's, Hancock) and comes in several colors. I usually use a light grey that blends in with everything. I wear my wool socks all winter, and I haven't had a pair wear out yet.

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Georgia

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