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 (8)
Ida
23.03.2020 - 12:16:
Hej! Vilket garn rekommenderar ni om man vill virka en höstpläd i mormorsrutor? Ska helst värma lite men inte sticka, och hålla utseendet någorlunda (inte tova/ludda sig för mycket) trots användning. Existerar sådant garn? Mvh Ida
DROPS Design
30.03.2020 - 07:20:
Jill
08.03.2020 - 23:43:
Do you have a yarn that can be use in a crochet swimwear? Thanks!
DROPS Design
12.03.2020 - 09:30:
Eliin Drange
01.04.2019 - 10:44:
Hvilken tråd passer best til toving
DROPS Design
03.05.2019 - 13:40:
Cassandra Bannister 10.02.2018 - 05:16:
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.
DROPS Design
12.02.2018 - 10:08:
Kathryn Cobb
29.05.2017 - 14:49:
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?
DROPS Design
30.05.2017 - 12:00:
Pattianne
27.04.2017 - 13:16:
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
DROPS Design
28.04.2017 - 09:22:
Liz Davies
03.03.2016 - 07:06:
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!
DROPS Design
03.03.2016 - 13:58:
With over 30 years in knitting and crochet design, DROPS Design offers one of the most extensive collections of free patterns on the internet - translated to 17 languages. As of today we count 255 catalogs and 9351 patterns - 8535 of which are translated into English (US/in).
We work hard to bring you the best knitting and crochet have to offer, inspiration and advice as well as great quality yarns at incredible prices! Would you like to use our patterns for other than personal use? You can read what you are allowed to do in the Copyright text at the bottom of all our patterns. Happy crafting!
Mônica Martins 12.10.2015 - 07:03:
Por que não há entregas para o Brasil? Já pensaram nesta possibilidade?