DROPS Lima
Specifications
| Weight | 3 · DK CYC 3 · Light |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca |
| Put-up | 50 g · 100 m (109 yd) |
| Length per 100 g | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Knitting gauge | 21 sts × 28 rows / 10 cm |
| Recommended needle | 4 mm / 5 mm |
| Recommended hook | — |
| Texture | Plied with a soft haze |
| Care | Hand wash, Iron (cool), Do not tumble dry |
| Status | In production |
Where it fits
DROPS Lima is a light-weight yarn (CYC 3). Its standard put-up gives 200 metres per 100 g, which is the figure to use when comparing it with another yarn. The recommended needle range is 4–5 mm. The manufacturer's gauge is 21 sts × 28 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 200 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
- DROPS Karisma 3 · DK · 200 m per 100 g · 100% Superwash Wool
- Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok 3 · DK · 224 m per 100 g · 100% Highland Wool
- Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 3 · DK · 276 m per 100 g · 100% Acrylic
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.