from:
3.70CAD
per 1.8 oz
Content: 100% Wool
Yarn Group:
E (9 - 11 stitches)
/ 14 ply / super bulky
Weight/yardage: 1.8 oz (50 g) = approx 55 yds (50 m)
Recommended needle size: US 13 / 9 mm
Gauge: 4" x 4" / 10 x 10 cm = 10 sts x 14 rows
Care: Hand Wash, cold max 30°C / 86F. Dry Flat
/ Feltable
Superwash: no
Made in: EU
This yarn has an Oeko-Tex® certification (certificate number 25.3.0099), Standard 100, Class I from the INNOVATEXT TEXTILE ENGINEERING AND TESTING, HUNGARY. 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 Snow is the new name for DROPS Eskimo
DROPS Snow is a soft, thick and easy to use single stranded yarn spun from 100% pure wool, that results in warm and comfortable garments, and that is ideal for felting. The wool fibers used in this yarn are untreated, which means that it is only washed and not exposed to any chemical treatment prior to the dyeing. This highlights the fiber’s natural properties, while it also provides a better shape and texture quality.
A really popular winter yarn, DROPS Snow is available in 2 different types of shades: uni colour, a selection of solid colors and mix, where more than one color is carded together before spinning for a mixed effect.
Read more about our products' sustainability here
Hand Wash, cold max 30°C / 86F. Dry Flat
First of all, consider just airing the garment, instead of washing it. If you still desire to wash it, here are some guidelines:
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 how this yarn looks before and after felting:
Needles: 9.00 mm
Before: 10 sts x 14 rows
After: 13 sts x 26 rows
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!
Christine wrote:
Please could you let me know any information you have regarding the welfare of the sheep whose fleece are used in the production of your Eskimo yarn? Thank you.
06.10.2020 - 11:57DROPS Design answered:
Dear Christine, We only work with the biggest and most serious producers in the industry. These are companies that have to follow EU regulations and guidelines regarding the sourcing of raw material, treatment of animals, dyeing techniques, certificates etc. in order to be able to commercialize their product in the European Union. Everything is monitored by the pertinent authorities, not by us. We hope this gives you some sort of answer.
07.10.2020 kl. 15:39Juliane wrote:
Hej Ville høre om I tilfældigvis skulle have 2 nøgler Drops eskimo 13 pudder dye 2016? Vh Juliane Sendt fra min iPhone
03.10.2020 - 21:08DROPS Design answered:
Hei Juliane. Vi sender kun ut kilovis til butikker, ikke enkelt nøster til privatpersoner. Men ta kontakt med din butikk eller legg ut en etterlysning på de ulike håndarbeidsidene det fins på sosiale medier. Veldig mange brukere som hjelper hverandre. mvh DROPS des
05.10.2020 kl. 08:33Oihane wrote:
Buenos días, Quisiera hacer una alfombra en cañamazo (Canvas)y me ha fascinado esta lana ESKIMO para la labor, lo que no se es si es la apropiada para alfombras,si no es así¿Me podrían recomendar otro tipo de lana? Gracias de antemano.
20.09.2020 - 10:49DROPS Design answered:
Hola Oihane, Eskimo no es adecuada para alfombras. Si quieres obtener un grosor similar, puedes trabajar con Alaska con 2 hilos.
30.09.2020 kl. 21:41Kari-Mette Sandaker wrote:
Hvor mange nøster er det i pakka av Drops Iglo
10.09.2020 - 08:32DROPS Design answered:
Hej Kari-Mette, DROPS Igloo findes ikke mere. Her ser du hele vores sortiment: Garn sorteret i garngrupper
10.09.2020 kl. 14:46Gitte Haupt Jensen wrote:
Jeg er helt vild med den nye farve i Eskimo nr. 90 toffee. Men jeg kan ikke finde den hos en forhandler, kan i hjælpe mig? Vh og tak
16.08.2020 - 04:26DROPS Design answered:
Hej Gitte, Den er helt ny og er lige kommet hjem, prøv hos Yarnliving eller Rito, de er nok først til at få den hjem :)
20.08.2020 kl. 14:49Kirsten Neergaard Andersen wrote:
Hej. Jeg vil gerne strikke White Comfort Jacket i Eskimo Toffee nr 90. Dertil skal der medstrikkes en Bruched Alpaco Silk, men i silken synes jeg ikke, der er en farve, som marcher. Hvad vil i foreslå?
14.08.2020 - 08:37DROPS Design answered:
Hej Kirsten, Har du set på Brushed fv 05 beige? Eller så kan du bruge 2 tråde DROPS Kid-Silk istedet for Brushed, her har vi en mørk brun 15, og om nogle uger får vi også en toffee hjem ;)
20.08.2020 kl. 14:55Rachael wrote:
Esk*** is a terrible racial slur in Canada. Maybe consider renaming the product. Polar, or tundra, or glacier or pretty much anything else. I like this yarn but I won’t say the name out loud or write out the full word.
12.08.2020 - 04:32DROPS Design answered:
Dear Rachael, DROPS Eskimo is becoming DROPS Snow. Changes won't be live as soon as we'd like because of the production/stocking process - but all new skeins produced will be labelled with the new name. Thanks!
12.08.2020 kl. 08:17Tina wrote:
Vil I anbefale Eskimo til hjemmefarvning eller er der et andet der er bedre?
09.08.2020 - 22:41DROPS Design answered:
Hej Tina, Det skulle jeg tro at det går, men det er nok en god ide at prøve med et nøgle først, så du kan se hvordan det tager imod farven :)
20.08.2020 kl. 14:57Renate wrote:
Hvordan behandler jeg drops eskimo etter det er strikket? Kan det dampes? Håndvaskes og tørkes flatt? Hva anbefaler dere?
09.08.2020 - 18:13DROPS Design answered:
Hei Renate. På banderolen til garnet vil du alltid finne vaskeanvisningen (DROPS Eskimo = Håndvask, maks 30°C/ Tørkes flatt / Kan toves). Du kan også gå inn på vår hjemmeside og klikke deg til garnet. Der vil du finne vaskeanvisningen, både i tekst og med ikoner. Klikk også på "Mer informasjon" og deretter "Les mer om vasking av garn". God Fornøyelse!
10.08.2020 kl. 08:03Judith Tagg wrote:
The deal for 1 pound a ball in Eskimo drops is false as I've been to recamended sites and non have this price.please amend
07.08.2020 - 14:47DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Tagg, thanks for your feedback, we'll inform the store right away. Happy knitting!
11.08.2020 kl. 08:57Patricia Lotoski wrote:
Can I buy 1 or 2 skeins of Drops Eskimo Mix, colour 36 (amethyst), dye lot 735 from you please? Look forward to hearing from you.
04.08.2020 - 06:47DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Lotoski, sure you can, click on the icon to the shopping card and choose your store - or find list of DROPS stores here (choose your country if necessary). Happy knitting!
04.08.2020 kl. 10:03Ida Stenmark wrote:
Will you please consider changing the name of this yarn as many people find the use of the word 'eskimo' racist and offensive? Fibre crafts should be for everyone. Thanks!
30.07.2020 - 09:01DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Stenmark, DROPS Eskimo is becoming DROPS Snow. Changes won't be live as soon as we'd like because of the production/stocking process - but all new skeins produced will be labelled with the new name. Thanks!
30.07.2020 kl. 11:16Kara Freudenberger wrote:
Hi. I am knitting a sweater in Eskimo peacock blue. One strand is not thick enough and two strands are too thick. What yarn would you recommend mixing with the Eskimo to get something in the middle.? And with what color? Thank you Kara
26.07.2020 - 22:59DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Freudenberger, it will depends on the desired texture/tension - please contact your DROPS store, it will be much easier for them to advice you the right yarn to work with depending on your wishes. Happy knitting!
29.07.2020 kl. 12:59Pauline wrote:
Hi On your information the price of drops Eskimo is from £1, could you please tell me which stockists are selling it at £1. I am needing some for a children’s activity group, so cost is important Thank you
24.07.2020 - 18:44DROPS Design answered:
Dear Pauline, in this list you should find the shops with the price stated in the website. Nevertheless, there is a green button with a shopping cart in the yarn page, which shows you the shops that stock this yarn. https://www.garnstudio.com/yarn.php?id=8&cid=19
26.07.2020 kl. 20:21Johanne Kaas Laursen wrote:
Hej :) Har I overvejet at ændre navnet på Drops Eskimo, efter debatten i danmark om at ordet "Eskimo" opfattes krænkende af inuitter? Venlig hilsen Johanne
17.07.2020 - 13:10Janne Knudsen wrote:
Jeg er i gang med at strikke en Uldsweater i Drops Eskimo mix på pinde 7 i dobbelt perlestrik, men jeg synes det bliver skævt, og det er ligesom det trækker til højre og bliver bredere jo længere jeg strikker op. Har I en forklaring på det?
02.07.2020 - 20:42DROPS Design answered:
Hei Janne. Det er litt vanskelig å forklare på hvorfor uten å se den. Strikkes den rundt eller frem- og tilbake? Har du samme maske antallet hele veien? Ta gjerne med sweater til butikken du kjøpte garnet hos, kanskje de kan se på den og gi deg et svar. mvh DROPS deign
13.07.2020 kl. 08:07JOELLE JARDIN wrote:
Je cherche la couleur framboise drops andes je ne la trouve pas chez les fournisseurs habituels
28.05.2020 - 10:04DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Mme Jardin, cette couleur ne figure plus non plus dans notre nuancier, vous trouverez ici comment trouver une alternative dans la même gamme de couleur, votre magasin habituel saura vous conseiller si besoin, même par mail ou téléphone. Bon tricot!
29.05.2020 kl. 09:02Cristina wrote:
Dove inserire colori e quantità
20.05.2020 - 10:09DROPS Design answered:
Buonasera Cristina, cliccando sul carrello nella pagina del filato può vedere tutti i rivenditori DROPS e ordinare le quantità e i colori che desidera. Buon lavoro!
21.05.2020 kl. 23:37Lene wrote:
Hej. hvordan bestiller jeg garn hos jer? Hvis jeg finder en anden butik, så har de ikke de farver jeg skal bruge. Jeg skal bruge 350 g Drops Eskimo nr 53. 350 g Drops Eskimo 51. 200 g Drops Melody Natur og pind nr 20 (til opskriften Drops 92-1) Mvh Lene
13.05.2020 - 21:00DROPS Design answered:
Hej Lene Du kan bara klicka på "Bestill" knappen inne på oppskriften så kommer du till en forhandler som ska ha allt detta på lager. Mvh DROPS Design
19.05.2020 kl. 11:03Marsha Ludwig wrote:
I am knitting a sweater with Drops Eskimo yarn. Could you please advise the best method to block the finished sweater? I don't want to end up felting it!
12.05.2020 - 19:23DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Ludwig, if you follow the instructions on the label and shadecard as well as these general care tips you shouldn't have any problem - your DROPS store might have even more tips for you, they will be happy to share them with you even per mail or telephone. Happy knitting!
13.05.2020 kl. 09:20Merete J Abbott wrote:
Where can I buy Eskimo in the US? I used to order from store in San Louis Obispo, California. When I placed an order today I was redirected to a store in England, and they Don't ship to the US for the time being.
30.04.2020 - 00:12DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Abbott, you will find the list of DROPS stores shipping to US here- you might have to check with them if they are still currently shipping to US due to current conditions. Happy knitting!
30.04.2020 kl. 10:49Birgitta Hallgren wrote:
Finns någon butik som har 1-2 nystan Eskimo, färg 30, färgbad 3274
23.04.2020 - 10:29DROPS Design answered:
Hei Birgitta. Du må ta kontakt med en butikken som selger Eskimo garnet. Vi sender ikke ut enkelt nøster, kun kilovis til butikker. Evnt så kan du legge ut en etterlysning på de ulike strikkesidene på Facebook, der er det mange brukere som hjelper hverandre med manglende nøster og partinr. God Fornøyelse!
27.04.2020 kl. 07:27Danye Wisbecq wrote:
Comment je fais pour passer une commande j’arrive pas. En plus quand je mets Canada tout est en anglais je le veut en francais. Combien de jours pour recevoir la commande. Je veut Drops Eskimo la laine à feutrer. Merci
20.04.2020 - 04:39DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Mme Wisbecq, Vous trouverez ici la liste des magasins qui expédient au Canada - Contactez notre distributeur Nordic Yarn pour connaître la liste des magasins près de chez vous. Bon tricot!
20.04.2020 kl. 11:36Victoria Drake wrote:
I have purchased 80 balls of this yarn to make a blanket. I have previously used Drops yarns and found them excellent. However, question 1 - why is this in 50gm balls? It is only 50m long, I am merging a new ball every 40 minutes, not great. Also, knots, in 3 out of 9 worked with, there have been knots. One ball within 2m of starting, so a waste. I know within the legal requirements but not a good user experience.
19.04.2020 - 23:29
Birthe Storm wrote:
Hvor mange meter garn er der pr. nøgle i Eskimo? Venlig hilsen Birthe
15.09.2020 - 14:47