DROPS Yarn is divided into yarn groups according to the thickness of the strand and the knitting tension.
Yarn Group A is the thinnest yarn and Yarn Group F is the thickest yarn.
Within each of these yarn groups, the yarns can be exchanged and used for the same patterns. Different yarns have different textures – which can give you new and exciting mixes :)
DROPS yarns are spun so the thickness of the strands fit each other. Using more than one strand from one yarn group gives you access to patterns in other yarn groups. Scroll to the bottom of the page for an overview of possible combinations.
When changing yarns the number of balls needed will also change, due to the meterage (50 gram = X metres) varying from one yarn to another - read more about how to change one yarn for another here.
Yarn Group ARange 26 - 23 stitches |
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Yarn | Thickness | Knitting Tension 10 x 10 cm |
Needle | 50 g = | |||
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DROPS Kid-Silk |
A | 2 ply | lace | 23 x 30 | 3,5 | 420 m |
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DROPS BabyAlpaca Silk |
A | 5 ply | sport | 23 x 30 | 3,5 | 167 m |
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DROPS Loves You 7 |
A | 5 ply | sport | 23 x 30 | 3,5 | 170 m |
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DROPS Delight |
A | 4 ply | fingering | 23 x 30 | 3,5 | 175 m |
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DROPS Alpaca |
A | 5 ply | sport | 24 x 32 | 3 | 167 m |
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DROPS Flora |
A | 4 ply | fingering | 24 x 32 | 3 | 210 m |
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DROPS Loves You 9 |
A | 5 ply | sport | 24 x 32 | 3 | 125 m |
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DROPS Fabel |
A | 4 ply | fingering | 24 x 32 | 3 | 205 m |
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DROPS Baby Merino |
A | 5 ply | sport | 24 x 32 | 3 | 175 m |
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DROPS Safran |
A | 5 ply | sport | 24 x 32 | 3 | 160 m |
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DROPS Nord |
A | 4 ply | fingering | 24 x 32 | 3 | 170 m |
Yarn Group BRange 22 - 20 stitches |
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Yarn | Thickness | Knitting Tension 10 x 10 cm |
Needle | 50 g = | |||
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DROPS Sky |
B | 8 ply | DK | 21 x 28 | 4 | 190 m |
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DROPS Muskat |
B | 8 ply | DK / worsted | 21 x 28 | 4 | 100 m |
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DROPS Lima |
B | 8 ply | DK / worsted | 21 x 28 | 4 | 100 m |
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DROPS Cotton Merino |
B | 8 ply | DK / worsted | 21 x 28 | 4 | 110 m |
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DROPS Belle |
B | 8 ply | DK / worsted | 21 x 28 | 4 | 120 m |
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DROPS Puna |
B | 8 ply | DK / worsted | 21 x 28 | 4 | 110 m |
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DROPS Karisma |
B | 8 ply | DK / worsted | 21 x 28 | 4 | 100 m |
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DROPS Merino Extra Fine |
B | 8 ply | DK / worsted | 21 x 28 | 4 | 105 m |
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DROPS Cotton Light |
B | 8 ply | DK / worsted | 21 x 28 | 4 | 105 m |
Yarn Group CRange 19 - 16 stitches |
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Yarn | Thickness | Knitting Tension 10 x 10 cm |
Needle | 50 g = | |||
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DROPS Alaska |
C | 10 ply | aran / worsted | 17 x 22 | 5 | 70 m |
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DROPS Nepal |
C | 10 ply | aran / worsted | 17 x 22 | 5 | 75 m |
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DROPS Big Delight |
C | 10 ply | aran / worsted | 17 x 22 | 5 | 95 m |
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DROPS Air |
C | 10 ply | aran / worsted | 17 x 22 | 5 | 150 m |
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DROPS Paris |
C | 10 ply | aran / worsted | 17 x 22 | 5 | 75 m |
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DROPS Loves You 8 |
C | 10 ply | aran / worsted | 17 x 22 | 5 | 85 m |
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DROPS Bomull-Lin |
C | 10 ply | aran / worsted | 17 x 22 | 5 | 85 m |
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DROPS Alpaca Bouclé |
C | 10 ply | aran / worsted | 17 x 22 | 5 | 140 m |
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DROPS Big Merino |
C | 10 ply | aran / worsted | 17 x 22 | 5 | 75 m |
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DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk |
C | 10 ply | aran / worsted | 17 x 22 | 5 | 280 m |
Yarn Group DRange 15 - 12 stitches |
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Yarn | Thickness | Knitting Tension 10 x 10 cm |
Needle | 50 g = | |||
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DROPS Melody |
D | 12 ply | chunky | 12 x 14 | 8 | 140 m |
Yarn Group ERange 11 - 9 stitches |
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Yarn | Thickness | Knitting Tension 10 x 10 cm |
Needle | 50 g = | |||
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DROPS Snow |
E | 14 ply | super bulky | 10 x 14 | 9 | 50 m |
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DROPS Wish |
E | 14 ply | super bulky | 10 x 14 | 9 | 70 m |
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DROPS Andes |
E | 14 ply | super bulky | 10 x 14 | 9 | 45 m |
Yarn Group FRange 8 - 5 stitches |
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Yarn | Thickness | Knitting Tension 10 x 10 cm |
Needle | 50 g = | |||
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DROPS Polaris |
F | 14 ply | super bulky / jumbo | 8 x 10 | 12 | 18 m |
Other yarns |
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DROPS Glitter
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3500 m |
DROPS yarns are spun so the thickness of the strands fit each other.
By using more than one strand from one yarn group, you can work patterns designed for other yarn groups.
Here's an overview of strands that can be combined to match other yarn groups:
Yarn Group A | 2 strands | = | 1 strand | Yarn Group C |
Yarn Group A | 3 strands | = | 1 strand | Yarn Group D |
Yarn Group A | 4 strands | = | 1 strand | Yarn Group E |
Yarn Group A | 8 strands | = | 1 strand | Yarn Group F |
Yarn Group B | 2 strands | = | 1 strand | Yarn Group D |
Yarn Group C | 2 strands | = | 1 strand | Yarn Group E |
Yarn Group C | 4 strands | = | 1 strand | Yarn Group F |
Yarn Group E | 2 strands | = | 1 strand | Yarn Group F |
In our DROPS patterns, this is written as: A + A = C
Find some examples of these strand combinations and more here.