DROPS Paris
Specifications
| Weight | 4 · Worsted CYC 4 · Medium |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 100% Cotton |
| Put-up | 50 g · 75 m (82 yd) |
| Length per 100 g | 150 m (164 yd) |
| Knitting gauge | 17 sts × 22 rows / 10 cm |
| Recommended needle | 4.5 mm / 5.5 mm |
| Recommended hook | — |
| Texture | Loosely plied |
| Care | Machine wash (30C) |
| Status | In production |
Where it fits
DROPS Paris is a medium-weight yarn (CYC 4). Its standard put-up gives 150 metres per 100 g, which is the figure to use when comparing it with another yarn. The recommended needle range is 4.5–5.5 mm. The manufacturer's gauge is 17 sts × 22 rows / 10 cm.
Cotton has little memory and is heavier per metre than wool. Dry flat to keep garment length stable, and expect the fabric to relax after washing.
Substitution notes
Match by length and gauge band before anything else. A replacement within roughly 10% of 150 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: cotton is inelastic and heavy, so a wool replacement will feel lighter and springier at the same gauge.
Similar yarns
- DROPS Nepal 4 · Worsted · 150 m per 100 g · 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca
- Lion Brand Vanna's Choice 4 · Worsted · 156 m per 100 g · 100% Acrylic
- Lion Brand Heartland 4 · Worsted · 162 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.