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 = | |||
DROPS Kid-Silk |
A | 2 ply | lace | 23 x 30 | 3,5 | 420 m | |
DROPS Flora |
A | 4 ply | fingering | 24 x 32 | 3 | 210 m | |
DROPS Nord |
A | 4 ply | fingering | 24 x 32 | 3 | 170 m | |
DROPS Fabel |
A | 4 ply | fingering | 24 x 32 | 3 | 205 m | |
DROPS Safran |
A | 5 ply | sport | 24 x 32 | 3 | 160 m | |
DROPS Alpaca |
A | 5 ply | sport | 24 x 32 | 3 | 167 m | |
DROPS Loves You 7 |
A | 5 ply | sport | 23 x 30 | 3,5 | 170 m | |
DROPS Loves You 9 |
A | 5 ply | sport | 24 x 32 | 3 | 125 m | |
DROPS Baby Merino |
A | 5 ply | sport | 24 x 32 | 3 | 175 m | |
Yarn Group BRange 22 - 20 stitches |
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Yarn | Thickness | Knitting Tension 10 x 10 cm |
Needle | 50 g = | |||
DROPS Sky |
B | 8 ply | DK | 21 x 28 | 4 | 190 m | |
DROPS Karisma |
B | 8 ply | DK / worsted | 21 x 28 | 4 | 100 m | |
DROPS Soft Tweed |
B | 8 ply | DK | 21 x 28 | 4 | 130 m | |
DROPS Merino Extra Fine |
B | 8 ply | DK / worsted | 21 x 28 | 4 | 105 m | |
DROPS Lima |
B | 8 ply | DK / worsted | 21 x 28 | 4 | 100 m | |
DROPS Cotton Merino |
B | 8 ply | DK / worsted | 21 x 28 | 4 | 110 m | |
DROPS Belle |
B | 8 ply | DK / worsted | 21 x 28 | 4 | 120 m | |
DROPS Puna |
B | 8 ply | DK / worsted | 21 x 28 | 4 | 110 m | |
DROPS Muskat |
B | 8 ply | DK / worsted | 21 x 28 | 4 | 100 m | |
DROPS Daisy |
B | 8 ply | DK | 21 x 28 | 4 | 110 m | |
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 = | |||
DROPS Paris |
C | 10 ply | aran / worsted | 17 x 22 | 5 | 75 m | |
DROPS Bomull-Lin |
C | 10 ply | aran / worsted | 17 x 22 | 5 | 85 m | |
DROPS Nepal |
C | 10 ply | aran / worsted | 17 x 22 | 5 | 75 m | |
DROPS Alpaca Bouclé |
C | 10 ply | aran / worsted | 17 x 22 | 5 | 140 m | |
DROPS Air |
C | 10 ply | aran / worsted | 17 x 22 | 5 | 150 m | |
DROPS Alaska |
C | 10 ply | aran / worsted | 17 x 22 | 5 | 70 m | |
DROPS Big Merino |
C | 10 ply | aran / worsted | 17 x 22 | 5 | 75 m | |
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 = | |||
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 = | |||
DROPS Wish |
E | 14 ply | super bulky | 10 x 14 | 9 | 70 m | |
DROPS Snow |
E | 14 ply | super bulky | 10 x 14 | 9 | 50 m | |
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 = | |||
DROPS Polaris |
F | 14 ply | super bulky / jumbo | 8 x 10 | 12 | 18 m | |
Other yarns |
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Yarn | 50 g = | ||||||
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.