How to choose yarn!
When you choose yarn!
All yarn/fibers have different natural properties, the same property like when you buy finished knitted garments. Before you choose yarn for a specific model, it is important to know the yarns different structures, form stability, durability and thermal properties, so you get the correct quality for the wanted usage!
Would you like to knit or crochet:
Socks for everyday use; they must be durable (preferably mixed with some synthetic) and machine washable (superwash treated).
Sport sweaters, - caps and -gloves for active kids and adults; the fibers must tolerate to be warm and it must be machine washable. Here it is important that you choose a lasting quality which is durable, tight spun and superwash treated.
Soft, pretty blouse for dressing up or at the office; the nicer fibers, the looser they are spun together, the lighter, more delicately and soft the garment feels. Which means a blouse you treat with caution and take good care of, also when you wash it.
Soft, mohair-like ponchos, shawls and scarves; choose one of the nice, long haired qualities with loose fibers, gladly mixed with alpaca and silk for the softest result.
Summer tops, -jackets or -blouses; feel free to use fine, long fibered and durable cotton yarns or mixed yarns, choose mercerized for shininess, viscose for gloss or linen for the rustic expression..
Slippers, bags, gloves and other things that can be felted; for the best result choose soft yarn preferably in pure wool, which is loosely spun and is NOT superwash treated.
Inside every shade card we describe the yarns fiber composition, properties and recommended usages, as well as important washing instructions, origin and Oeko-Tex certification.
More information about the different fibers you will find here under FAQ!
How you calculate the amount of yarn when choosing a different yarn you can see here!!
Comments (19)
Elisabeth wrote:
Hei. Eg skal strikke ein litt lang, ensfarga damegensar. Kva type garn anbefalast til det? ( Passeleg varm, brukast inne/ ute og som ikkje dreg seg, loa og nuppađ)
26.01.2022 - 11:56:DROPS Design answered:
Hei Elisabeth. Her er det vanskelig Ä gi en 100% riktig anbefaling, alle mennesker er forskjellige. Noen er varmere enn andre og noen nupper mer andre andre. DROPS Karisma er en god klassiker og har en meget god formstabilitet, har en tykkelse som bÄde kan brukes under en jakke og uten jakke ute, og har et stor utvalg av mÞnster den kan strikkes i (garngruppe B). DROPS Lima tilhÞrer ogsÄ denne garngruppene og er ogsÄ en flott kvalitet. Om du Þnsker deg et tykkere garn, kan du ta en titt pÄ DROPS Alaska og DROPS Nepal. Det er mange oppskrifter i alle disse kvalitetene. mvh DROPS Design
31.01.2022 - 10:10:
Vanderschrick Christiane wrote:
Je souhaite tricoter un fil de Kid Silk avec un fil de Karisma ensemble. Quelle grosseur d'aiguille il faut utiliser ? Merci
02.01.2022 - 23:50:DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Mme Vanderschrick, retrouvez parmi nos associations de fils un mĂ©lange proposĂ© en Lima + Kid-Silk, Lima appartenant au mĂȘme groupe de fils que Karisma, cela pourra vous donner une idĂ©e, mais n'hĂ©sitez pas Ă essayer diffĂ©rentes tailles d'aiguille pour bien vĂ©rifier la texture obtenue/l'Ă©chantillon souhaitĂ©. Bon tricot!
03.01.2022 - 15:19:
Dom wrote:
Hi, could you please let me know, is Flora itchy?
18.11.2021 - 11:37:DROPS Design answered:
Witamy! Nie jest bardzo podgryzajÄ ca, ale to jest oczywiĆcie sprawa bardzo indywidualna. Nie bez znaczenia jest teĆŒ co chcesz z niej wykonaÄ. Pozdrawiamy!
19.11.2021 - 10:15:
Liv Williamson wrote:
Hvilken garntype passer best til strikking av ullteppe?
30.09.2021 - 10:24:DROPS Design answered:
Hej Liv. Det kommer an lite vem det Ă€r till. Ăr det till en baby eller barn hade jag valt ett merinogarn som Ă€r vĂ€ldigt mjukt och inte luddar. Mvh DROPS Design
30.09.2021 - 14:56:
Rebeca Nanez wrote:
Donde o como puedo comprar sus lanas en PanamĂĄ?
17.01.2021 - 19:32:DROPS Design answered:
Hola Rebeca, no tenemos tiendas DROPS en PanamĂĄ, puedes consultar las tiendas con envĂo internacional en el siguiente enlace: https://www.garnstudio.com/findastore.php?s=w&cid=23
28.02.2021 - 17:04:
Susana Chaparro wrote:
Donde compro estambres merino?
07.01.2021 - 15:18:DROPS Design answered:
Hola Susana, puedes consultar las tiendas con envĂo internacional en el siguiente enlace: https://www.garnstudio.com/findastore.php?s=w&cid=23
28.02.2021 - 17:05:
Carina H wrote:
Vilket garn kliar garanterat inte? Till baby.
03.01.2021 - 18:42:DROPS Design answered:
Hei Carina. Det er ganske personlig hva som klÞr og ikke. Bomullsgarn er nok det som garantert ikke klÞr, mens f.eks merino garn vil mange ogsÄ finne som klÞfritt. Det samme gjelder ogsÄ for mange DROPS Sky og DROPS Air. SÄ det beste er Ä kjenne pÄ garnet og ta en avgjÞrelse selv. mvh DROPS design
11.01.2021 - 09:41:
Anita Colebrook wrote:
Har dere et tips til alternativt garn for drops Paris?
06.12.2020 - 22:03:DROPS Design answered:
Hej Anita. Du kan byta ut DROPS Paris mot DLY 8 eller ett annat garn i garngrupp C. Du kan Àven anvÀnda dubbel trÄd av ett garn i garngrupp A som t.ex. DROPS Safran. Mvh DROPS Design
08.12.2020 - 10:45:
Susana Chaparro wrote:
Preciosos trabajos y materiales, lo mas bonito q he encontrado
06.11.2020 - 14:57:
Tonje wrote:
Hei, Hvilket garn anbefaler dere til et babyteppe som skal brukes om sommeren? MĂ„ vĂŠre et som puster godt og ikke blir for varmt.
14.06.2020 - 16:01:DROPS Design answered:
Hei Tonje. Det kommer jo litt an pÄ hvilken tykkelse pÄ garnet du Þnsker Ä strikke med og hva du selv liker. Personlig ville jeg ha valgt et garn fra garngruppe A. Der har vi forskjellige ull og ull/alpakka kvaliteter og en bomullskvalitet om du Þnsker det (DROPS Safran). DROPS Baby Merino er veldig deilig mot babyhud. Strikker man et teppe med hullmÞnster vil det vÊre lufting, men samtidig varme. God FornÞyelse!
15.06.2020 - 07:56:
Ida wrote:
Hej! Vilket garn rekommenderar ni om man vill virka en höstplÀd i mormorsrutor? Ska helst vÀrma lite men inte sticka, och hÄlla utseendet nÄgorlunda (inte tova/ludda sig för mycket) trots anvÀndning. Existerar sÄdant garn? Mvh Ida
23.03.2020 - 12:16:DROPS Design answered:
Hei Ida. Vi har mange kvaliteter du kan bruke til Ä hekle et hÞstteppe i bestemorruter, bÄde tynt og tykt. Om du Þnsker et multifargete garn, ta en titt pÄ DROPS Delight og DROPS Big Delight. Se ogsÄ pÄ alle vÄre kvaliteter under fanen: GARN. Sjekk fargekartene til kvalitetene, der kan du ogsÄ lese mer om kvaliteten. Om et garn stikker eller ikke er ganske personlig, man mÄ neste kjenne pÄ garnet. God FornÞyelse!
30.03.2020 - 07:20:
Jill wrote:
Do you have a yarn that can be use in a crochet swimwear? Thanks!
08.03.2020 - 23:43:DROPS Design answered:
Dear Jill, you might try DROPS CottonLight but remember to always make a swatch/try first. Happy crocheting!
12.03.2020 - 09:30:
Eliin Drange wrote:
Hvilken trÄd passer best til toving
01.04.2019 - 10:44:DROPS Design answered:
Hej Eliin, her ser du de garner som kan toves: DROPS garn - kan toves
03.05.2019 - 13:40:Cassandra Bannister wrote:
I would like the pattern for the sleeveless vest that is shown on this page, kindly give me the name or reference number for the pattern. Thank so much for the beautiful patterns that you have published.
10.02.2018 - 05:16:DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Bannister, you'll find the pattern for the pink vest here. Happy knitting!
12.02.2018 - 10:08:
Kathryn Cobb wrote:
It looks like your skeins can be knitted directly without tangling, implying that they do not need to be wound into a ball or cake first. Is that true?
29.05.2017 - 14:49:DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Cobb, our yarns are already in balls, so that you can use them as they are and do not have to make new balls from the skeins. Happy knitting!
30.05.2017 - 12:00:
Pattianne wrote:
I am 78+ and have recently returned to crochet since am laid up with a broken back. I do not understand How Drops yarn groups relate to our usual yarn descriptions like lace, fingering, baby, DK, Worsted and bulky. Need to know this in order to use U.S. and vintage designs with drops yarns. Pattianne
27.04.2017 - 13:16:DROPS Design answered:
Dear Pattiane, you will find here an overview of all our groups of yarn with the mention lace, fingering, dk, worsted, etc... Remember your DROPS store will also help you, even per mail or telephone if needed. Happy knitting!
28.04.2017 - 09:22:
Liz Davies wrote:
Hi, I don't understand how to tell what ply wool to use with your patterns. When it says 16 stitches of 24 stitches, I don't understand what that means. I'm used to using a ply of wool, eg 8ply. Please help!
03.03.2016 - 07:06:DROPS Design answered:
Dear Liz, you will find all our yarn listed by group with category of ply so that you can have an overview. Remember your DROPS store will also provide you further individual assistance. Happy knitting!
03.03.2016 - 13:58:MĂŽnica Martins wrote:
Por que nĂŁo hĂĄ entregas para o Brasil? JĂĄ pensaram nesta possibilidade?
12.10.2015 - 07:03:
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23.02.2021 - 03:13: