DROPS Air
Specifications
| Weight | 4 · Worsted CYC 4 · Medium |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 65% Alpaca / 28% Nylon / 7% Wool |
| Put-up | 50 g · 150 m (164 yd) |
| Length per 100 g | 300 m (328 yd) |
| Knitting gauge | 17 sts × 22 rows / 10 cm |
| Recommended needle | 5 mm |
| Recommended hook | — |
| Texture | Blown / Fiber-filled net |
| Care | Hand wash, Do not iron, Do not tumble dry |
| Status | In production |
Where it fits
DROPS Air is a medium-weight yarn (CYC 4). Its standard put-up gives 300 metres per 100 g, which is the figure to use when comparing it with another yarn. The recommended needle is 5 mm. The manufacturer's gauge is 17 sts × 22 rows / 10 cm.
Alpaca is warm, soft and prone to growing under its own weight. Block gently, dry flat, and swatch a hanging swatch if the finished length matters.
Substitution notes
Match by length and gauge band before anything else. A replacement within roughly 10% of 300 m per 100 g will usually land in the same fabric territory; a larger gap means you should recalculate the project quantity and swatch again. Fibre composition matters too: alpaca adds drape and warmth but little elasticity, so a wool replacement will hold its shape more firmly.
Similar yarns
- Lion Brand Wool-Ease 4 · Worsted · 212 m per 100 g · 80% Acrylic / 20% Superwash Wool
- Lion Brand Pound of Love 4 · Worsted · 208 m per 100 g · 100% Acrylic
- Berroco Vintage 4 · Worsted · 200 m per 100 g · 52% Acrylic / 40% Superwash Wool / 8% Nylon
Specs and sources
Record checked 2026-10-22. Specifications are facts reproduced for reference; descriptions and photography are our own. Confirm against the label before buying a full project quantity.