from:
3.75$
per 1.8 oz
Content: 50% Wool, 50% Cotton
Yarn Group:
B (20 - 22 stitches)
/ 8 ply / DK / worsted
Weight/yardage: 1.8 oz (50 g) = approx 120 yds (110 m)
Recommended needle size: US 6 / 4 mm
Gauge: 4" x 4" / 10 x 10 cm = 21 sts x 28 rows
Care: Machine wash on gentle cycle warm 40°C / 104F. Don’t use fabric softener. Dry Flat
Superwash: yes
Made in: EU
This yarn has an Oeko-Tex® certification (certificate number 09.HBG.68250), Standard 100, Class I from the Hohenstein Institute. This means that is has been tested for harmful substances and is considered safe in human-ecological terms. Class I is the highest level, and it means the yarn is suitable for baby articles (ages 0-3).
DROPS Cotton Merino is made in a combination of extra fine merino and long cotton fibers. We have chosen not to card the merino wool and the cotton together, which highlights each of the fibers properties in a better way, while at the same time allows to achieve more vibrant colors and textures. Superwash treated and very gentle on the skin, DROPS Cotton Merino is a great choice for baby and children’s clothing.
Made from many thin strands spun together, which give the yarn roundness and elasticity, it’s especially suitable for cable, structure and moss patterns. This special construction also makes it extra important to treat the garment right: make sure that you knit with the correct tension - so use a tight tension rather than a loose one. Don't wash your garment too warm, never leave it to soak and let the garment dry flat.
And as in all our merino yarns, the merino wool originates from free-range, mulesing-free animals from South America.
Read more about our products' sustainability here
Machine wash on gentle cycle warm 40°C / 104F. Don’t use fabric softener. Dry Flat
All our super wash treated merino yarns should be washed in the machine, using a gentle cycle program. That being said, there are a few more tips that are extremely relevant when it comes to caring for this yarn:
Note: If you are washing a project made with this yarn combined with another, the general guideline is to follow the washing instructions for the most delicate of the yarns you are working with.
See a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) about our yarns.
1) What type of fibers make the DROPS yarns?
Yarn can be made from a large number of natural and synthetic fibers. DROPS carries mainly yarns made from wool, cotton, alpaca, linen, mohair and silk. Each fiber type has its own qualities, and they are often mixed to take advantage of the best properties of each one. Coarse yarn has the advantage of being stronger and more durable, and finer fibers offers more softness and comfort. Here a bit about the main fibers we carry:
Alpaca:
Alpaca fleece is the natural fiber harvested from an alpaca, and it is similar in structure to sheep wool fiber. Its softness comes from the small diameter of the fiber, similar to merino wool. It is a soft, durable, luxurious and silky natural fiber. Yarn made from alpaca fibers does not felt or pill easily, and it can be light or heavy in weight, depending on how it is spun. While similar to sheep’s wool, it is warmer, not prickly, and has no lanolin, which makes it hypoallergenic. Alpacas come in 22 natural colors, with more than 300 shades from a true-blue black through browns-black, browns, white, silver and rose-greys.
Mohair:
This fiber comes from the Angora goats, and its considered a luxury fiber. Mohair yarn is warm as wool, but much lighter in weight; it is durable, dyes well and does not felt easily. Mohair fibers have also a distinctive luster created by the way they reflect light. Despite being a hard fiber, mohair is usually spun into a very fluffy yarn, resulting in airy and lustrous garments.
Wool:
The wool fibers comes from the skin of sheep and are relatively coarse fibers. Two striking characteristics of wool are its susceptibility to heat and its felting property, which is caused by the scales on the surface. Depending upon the breed of sheep, the appearance of the wool varies.
Wool from Merino sheep is considered the finest type of wool, having as characteristics that is finely crimped and soft. All the Merino wool in the DROPS yarns has its origins in South America, coming from sheep that have not been subject to Mulesing.
Pure new wool is wool made directly from animal fleece, and not recycled from existing wool garments.
Machine washable wool is wool treated chemically to minimize the outer fuzzy layer of the fibers, and be therefore fitable for machine wash (see Superwash).
Silk:
The silk fiber is a fine continuous fiber produced from the cocoon of a moth caterpillar known as the silkworm. While silkworm is cultivated, the wild or tussah silk is obtained from uncultivated silkworm cocoons. Silk fiber is one of the strongest natural fibers and makes a wonderful knitting yarn. It blends really well with other fibers, especially wool. Silk also dyes beautifully with natural dyes.
Vegetable fibers:
There are several varieties of vegetable fibers, found in the cell walls of plants or vegetables. Of all the varieties, two are recognized as major knitted or textile fibers. They are cotton and linen.
Cotton is the fiber surrounding the seeds in a cotton pod, and it is almost pure cellulose. Cotton is usually white in color but there are green and brown varieties as well. The cotton fiber is most often spun into yarn or thread and used to make a soft, breathable textile that is good for summer clothing and accessories, making a weaker yarn than silk or linen but stronger than wool.
Mercerized cotton is cotton that has been through a mercerization treatment. This treatment gives cotton fabrics and threads a lustrous yarn that is more lustrous than conventional cotton. It is also stronger, takes dye a little more readily, makes the yarn more resistant to mildew and reduces lint. It also may not shrink or lose its shape as much as "regular" cotton.
Linen is a fiber derived from the stalk of the flax plant that is durable and stronger than any other fiber. The linen fiber is relatively soft, straight and lustrous and becomes more beautiful with age. Linen is more comfortable to wear in hot temperatures than cotton, due to the fact that it absorbs moisture better and dries more quickly.
Other materials used in our yarns include synthetic fibers such as acrylic, viscose, polyamide (nylon) and polyester.
3) What type of information can I find on the DROPS yarn labels?
All DROPS yarn labels include information about fiber content (wool, cotton, etc.), weight in grams and ounces, length in meters and yards, washing instructions and symbols (explained here), color number, dye lot number and yarn group information.
4) What are the DROPS yarn groups?
All DROPS yarns are classified into 6 different thickness groups (A to F). Yarns in a same group have similar knitting tension/gauge, and can therefore be interchanged in patterns; however the length may be different, so when substituting always calculate the amount of meters/yards needed for the pattern to know the amount of yarn you need to get.
5) Can I use a different yarn than the one mentioned in the pattern?
Yes, as long as the yarn can be worked in the same knitting tension/gauge. Always swatch to make sure you get the same number of stitches in width and rows in height as given in the pattern.
Remember that different yarns with different textures, will give the garment different looks. The yardage/length may also be different, so when substituting always calculate the number of yards needed, in order to know the amount of yarn you need.
Read more about how to calculate the amount of an alternative yarn - and how to replace 1 thread of a yarn with 2 or more of another, here.
6) What does it mean when a yarn is “Superwash”?
A superwash wool is a special wool product that has been treated or processed in a way that allows it to be machine washable. Many people are afraid to work with wool because it is so easy to shrink (though some shrink wool on purpose) and superwash wool can allow them to work with great fibers without worry. (Read more here).
7) What does “Oeko-Tex® certified” means?
The Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 was introduced at the beginning of the 1990s as a response to the needs of the general public for textiles which posed no risk to health. The Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 is a globally uniform testing and certification system for textile raw materials, intermediate and end products at all stages of production. The test for harmful substances comprise substances which are prohibited or regulated by law, chemicals which are known to be harmful to health, and parameters which are included as a precautionary measure to safeguard health.
For more info go to www.oeko-tex.com
10) How accurate are the colours on the shade cards online?
When obtaining images for the shade card, we do our best to achieve the highest level of color accuracy. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee how images will appear on your computer screen. Every monitor displays color differently, some colors might look darker than they really are, and some colors might be more saturated on some screens. If you experience that many of the yarn colors looks different on your screen than the actual color of the skeins, you can adjust the setting on your monitor.
11) What is a micron? What does super fine / extra fine mean?
The fineness of yarn fibers is measured in microns (thousands of millimeters). Super fine alpaca wool is 26-28 microns. Fine merino wool is less than 21.5 microns and extra fine merino is under 19.5 microns. The less microns the softer and more delicate a quality can be, the more microns the more hard wear the quality will be.
12) Why are the colors in my skeins of print yarn different?
The reason why two skeins of a same print yarn look different can be 1) that both skeins are part of different dye lots; 2) that the skeins have been dyed using a technique called "magic print" (the one used for example in DROPS Delight), which provides unique patterns and smooth color transitions to each skein, meaning also that within one dye lot, lighter or darker varieties might appear. This is no fault or defect, but part of the yarn's character.
13) My store doesn’t have the color I want, what can I do?
If your DROPS store doesn’t have the yarn color you want, try contacting a DROPS Super Store (the ones with the golden badges) - they will make sure to get a hold of the color even if they don’t have it in stock themselves. See a list of all DROPS stores here.
14) Where can I find a specific dye lot of a color?
Always try contacting your DROPS store first. If they do not have the dye lot you want we recommend you to ask other knitters and crocheters in the DROPS Workshop in Facebook or Ravelry, which may have the dye lot in their stash and might be willing to part from it.
Yarn sheds because there's not enough twist to hold all of the fibers together. All yarns have excess fibers (from production) that might come off as lint or shedding, in varied degrees that depend on how the yarn is spun. Brushed yarns ("hairier" yarns) like DROPS Melody, have more of these loose fibers than other yarns, and therefore shed more. Shedding also depends on what is worn under or over the garment, and whether this pulls at the yarn fibers. It’s therefore not possible to guarantee that there will be no shedding.
Below are some tips on how to get the best result when working with hairier yarns:
Pilling is a natural process that happens to even the most exclusive of fibers. It's a natural sign of wear and tear that is hard to avoid, and that is most visible in high friction areas of your garment like a sweater's arms and cuffs.
You can make your garment look as new by removing the pilling, using a fabric comb or a pill/lint remover.
If you are looking to replace this yarn with another DROPS yarn, you can use another yarn within the same yarn group, or try our yarn converter!
I. wrote:
Ich habe mir eine Jacke im Perlmuster in der Farbe jensblau gestrickt. Sie ist wunderschön geworden! Mit Nadel 4mm, die Bündchen mit 3,5 mm und alles fester gestrickt ergibt ein sehr schönes Maschenbild! Die Wolle - super Qualität!
01.05.2014 - 09:29Sabrina wrote:
Ich habe mir, für einen Pullover, die Farbe Eisblau bestellt und bin sehr zufrieden. Die Farbe ist wie abgebildet, sehr weich und lässt sich schnell und ohne Probleme verstricken. Nadel 4 gibt bei mir ein sehr gleichmäßiges, schönes Maschenbild (ich stricke allerdings auch etwas fester). Werde die Wolle wieder bestellen.
18.03.2014 - 19:05Martina wrote:
Die Angabe der Nadelstärke mit 4,0 ist ja wohl ein Witz! Das soll wohl wieder die Strickerinnen anlocken, die Angst vor dünnen Nadelstärken haben. Bin jetzt mit meiner Maschenprobe bei Nd. 3,0 und überlege, noch dünnere Nadeln zu verwenden. Aber mit 4,0 kommt etwas total Labberiges heraus. Das Garn selbst ist aber wunderbar weich und (wichtig für mich) kratzt nicht auf der Haut.
13.03.2014 - 09:42Gisela wrote:
Die Farbe 06 ist ein Kirschrot. Super schön.
05.02.2014 - 14:47Petra Wolf wrote:
Hallo, ich würde gern einen Pullover in diesem Garn stricken. Handelt es sich eher um ein leichtes Sommergarn oder ist es kuschelig warm? Nach welchem Garn kann ich mich wegen der Verbrauchsangabe richten?
01.02.2014 - 12:07Sanne wrote:
Wanneer worden de nieuwe kleuren verwacht?
16.01.2014 - 09:40Lucia wrote:
Ho acquistato il colore off White-sono rimasta molto soddisfatta della qualita' e anche del prezzo. E' gradevole da lavorare sia con i ferri che all'uncinetto.Spero che presto arrivino in magazzino i nuovi colori.
11.01.2014 - 15:32Dea wrote:
Il colore 23 sembra glicine ..
09.01.2014 - 09:35Marjo wrote:
Vraagje, is dit garen geschikt om te haken, splijt het niet tijdens het haken?is het geschikt voor een deken..... mvrgr Marjo
11.11.2013 - 21:10Corinne Crum-vissers wrote:
Oke
06.11.2013 - 12:24Rita wrote:
Hallo Alike, het patroon 149-28 is ideaal voor dit garen heb het zelf gemaakt en het ziet er prachtig uit
03.11.2013 - 10:58Rul wrote:
Quelle est jolie cette laine/cotton ! Il me tarde de recevoir les pelotes rose poudré pour tricoter le boléro pour ma petite fille et enfin juger de la qualité et si elle est agréable a tricoter ! ! !
02.11.2013 - 10:00Gisela wrote:
Eine super schöne Wolle. Ich bin begeistert. LG Gisela
30.10.2013 - 14:44Renate wrote:
Hallo, auch ich habe eine Frage zur Farbe: 07: Ist das weinrot mit pink??? So sieht es auf dem Bildschirm aus. Über eine Antwort freue ich mich.
27.10.2013 - 19:00Susanne wrote:
Hallo, ich hätte gern gewusst, ob die Farbe 06 rot der Qualität Cotton Merino eher ein tomatenrot,kirschrot oder ein Melangegarn (rot/pink) ist. Die Farbe fällt auf den Internetseiten unterschiedlich aus. Danke
25.10.2013 - 16:56Botto Maria Paola wrote:
Esistono negozi dove è possibile visionare i vostri filati? Vi avvalete di soli shop-on-line?
16.10.2013 - 12:19Alike wrote:
Lijkt me een heerlijk garen. Kan even geen geschit patroon naar mijn zin er voor vinden.... Komt vast wel een keer.
16.10.2013 - 10:59Marika wrote:
Wunderschöne Wolle, toller Griff, tolle Farben. Läuft prima über die Nadel und zeigt ein schönes, gleichmäßiges Maschenbild. Ich bin begeistert und werde gerne auch andere Farben verarbeiten.
15.10.2013 - 11:12Jutta wrote:
Dieses Garn sieht wunderbar weich aus. Ein Tuch oder ein Schal für die empfindliche Halshaut ist bestimmt ideal.
09.10.2013 - 17:25Marika wrote:
Gestern 2 Farben bestellt. Ich bin sehr sehr sehr auf die Wolle gespannt.
02.10.2013 - 14:27Karin wrote:
Gibt es schon eine Verbrauchsangabe für einen Pullover? Sieht echt toll aus das Garn!
01.10.2013 - 20:57AnniePBleau wrote:
Bonjour ! Comment nous approvisionner dans cette qualité que je suis impatiente de tester... Quel magasin en est dépositaire ? Merci de votre réponse
13.09.2013 - 14:45Drops Design answered:
Bonjour Mme Pbleau, nous attendons cette qualité courant semaine 40, soit fin septembre/début octobre. Dès qu'elle sera disponible dans les magasins, leur liste apparaîtra sous le lien "Trouver une Offre/Commander". Merci pour votre patience!
13.09.2013 kl. 14:53FANI wrote:
I cant't wait to use it.I'm from Greece and the weather in my country isn't so cold, so i believe it's excellent this combination for us.
10.09.2013 - 16:46DROPS Nederland wrote:
Hoi Rita. Als dit garen leverbaar is kan je het ook kopen bij onze Belgische verkooppunten.
19.08.2013 - 13:09
Marita wrote:
Das Garn ist wirklich schön, sehr weich, allerdings ist die Farbe Sturmblau wohl eher Petrol und auch Vanille mehr Gelb.
02.05.2014 - 07:29