DROPS

Great news! There’s a new yarn entering the DROPS assortment - DROPS Soft Tweed! As its name implies, DROPS Soft Tweed is a super soft tweed yarn, made from a combination of merino wool, superfine alpaca and viscose. The yarn is constructed by carding these fibers together with small felted “tweed buttons” that add speckles of colour to define the look of this quality. Rustic and elegant, this yarn is easy to knit and results in beautiful, even stitches. A great choice for textured patterns, slipovers, sweaters and jackets. Being a carded yarn means that DROPS Soft Tweed is lighter and breathes better than similar, combed yarns - while being specially suited for hand knitting. Available in 18 lovely colours, DROPS Soft Tweed belongs to Yarn Group B and is a great fit for patterns designed in DROPS Karisma, DROPS Lima and DROPS Merino Extra Fine. Made in EU 50g 130m Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 21 sts x 28 rows Hand Wash, max 30°C / Dry Flat / Feltable

A luxurious mix of merino wool and brushed alpaca DROPS Melody is a soft and luxurious yarn made from superfine alpaca and merino wool. Warm and with a mohair-like look, it’s available in a sophisticated shade card ranging from soft beige and gray hues, to gorgeous reds and purples. A great choice for patterns in Yarn Group D and a perfect fit for those made in the discontinued DROPS Vienna. Being so soft and light, DROPS Melody is a great choice for oversize garments as well as accessories. It knits up quickly with big needles without the piece becoming heavy and it can be used as an effect yarn together with other qualities, to give garments extra volume and softness. Yarn Group: D (12 - 15 stitches) / 12 ply / chunky Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 14 sts x 19 rows Hand Wash, max 30°C / Dry Flat / Feltable Made in Peru

DROPS Merino Extra Fine is cable spun from extra fine merino wool fibers from free-range animals in and South America. Garments made in this yarn are very comfortable and have a great surface quality. This yarn is gentle on the skin, and therefore great for baby and children garments. Ideal for textured patterns such as cables and seed stitch, this yarn is superwash treated, which means it's machine washable and suitable for everyday use. DROPS Merino Extra Fine has both solid and mix colours - mix meaning that the wool is manufactured by carding the colours together before spinning, which gives the shade a mixed effect. DROPS Merino Extra Fine is spun from multiple thin strands, which gives the yarn extra elasticity. Is this special construction that makes it extra important to treat the garment right: make sure that you knit with the correct tension and rather use a tight tension than loose. Don't wash your garment too warm, never leave it to soak and let the garment dry flat. Made in EU Yarn Group: B (20 - 22 stitches) / 8 ply / DK / worsted Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 21 sts x 28 rows Machine wash on gentle cycle 40°C / Don’t use fabric softener / Dry Flat This yarn has an Oeko-Tex® certification (certificate number 25.3.0110), Standard 100, Class I. This means that it has been tested and found completely free from harmful chemicals and that it is safe for human use. Class I is the highest level, and it means the yarn is suitable for baby articles (ages 0-3).

DROPS Polaris is a single strand yarn, spun in the same soft wool as DROPS Eskimo. The wool fibers are unprocessed, which means that they are only washed and not exposed to any chemical treatment prior to the dyeing. This highlights the fibers’ natural properties, providing also a better shape and texture qualities. DROPS Polaris is specially good for outerwear garments, such as hats, scarves, bags and ponchos. Knits quickly and with the same gauge as DROPS Eskimo held double. DROPS Polaris contains mixed colours, this means the wool is manufactured by carding the colours together before spinning, which gives it a mixed effect. Made in EU Content: 100% Wool Yarn Group: F (5 - 8 stitches) / 14 ply / super bulky / jumbo Weight/length: 100 g = approx 36 m Recommended needle size: 12 mm Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 8 sts x 10 rows Hand Wash, max 30°C / Dry Flat / Feltable This yarn has an Oeko-Tex® certification (certificate number 25.3.0099), Standard 100, Class I. This means that it has been tested and found completely free from harmful chemicals and that it is safe for human use. Class I is the highest level, and it means the yarn is suitable for baby articles

DROPS Alpaca Bouclé Soft, light and full of loops! Content: 80% Alpaca, 15% Wool, 5% Polyamide Yarn Group: C (16 - 19 stitches) / 10 ply / aran / worsted Weight/length: 50 g = approx 140 m Recommended needle size: 5 mm Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 17 sts x 22 rows Hand Wash, max 30°C / Dry Flat / Feltable DROPS Alpaca Bouclé is a lovely effect yarn spun in superfine alpaca. Its fibers are untreated, which means that they are 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. “Bouclé” is the French word for a loop and it refers to the number of small loops of pure alpaca that give the ball its characteristic look and that enhance the softness of the fiber. Spun from 2 strands, the core is a blend of wool and nylon that help give the yarn strength. Garments made in DROPS Alpaca Bouclé are light and fluffy. DROPS Alpaca Bouclé contains some mixed colours, this means the wool is manufactured by carding the colours together before spinning, which gives it a mix effect. Made in Peru

A beautiful and chunky blow yarn made from a combination of baby alpaca, merino wool and pima cotton - DROPS Wish is soft, fluffy and absolutely itch-free. Cosy, light and airy - just like DROPS Air - and with a thickness similar to DROPS Snow, DROPS wish is the perfect choice for trendy slipovers, cosy sweaters and chunky accessories like hats, cowls and scarves. Made in Peru Content: 50% Alpaca, 33% Cotton, 17% Wool 10x10cm (4x4in) = 10 sts x 14 rows Hand Wash, max 30°C / Dry Flat / Feltable

Hard wearing as only a sock yarn can be, DROPS Fabel is a 4 stranded yarn and is superwash treated, which makes it machine washable and easy to care for. Compared to regular sock yarns, DROPS Fabel is spun in a softer wool quality, which makes it an amazing all-round yarn, suitable for far more than socks - try it for baby garments! With one of the largest colour charts in the DROPS assortment, DROPS Fabel is available in 3 different types of shades: uni colour, a selection of solid colours; print, where each shade is made of various colours that repeat regularly and long print, similar to print colours but with longer repetitions of each colour. Both print and long print colours in DROPS Fabel are produced with a method called “fancy dyeing” that differs from other methods in that each dye lot has small variations in both pattern and nuance. This is not an error, but an element of the yarn’s character. Keep in mind that the knitted colour samples displayed below show the pattern you get when you knit with a fewer amount of stitches, as on socks. If you make a wider piece, the pattern will look different. As with all jacquard-prints there may be differences in colour shades and pattern within the same dye lot. Made in EU This yarn has an Oeko-Tex® certification (certificate number 25.3.0099), Standard 100, Class I. This means that it has been tested and found completely free from harmful chemicals and that it is safe for human use. Class I is the highest level, and it means the yarn is suitable for baby articles (ages 0-3). Content: 75% Wool, 25% Polyamide Yarn Group: A (23 - 26 stitches) / 4 ply / fingering Weight/length: 50 g = approx 205 m Recommended needle size: 3 mm Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 24 sts x 32 rows Machine wash on gentle cycle 40°C / Don’t use fabric softener / Dry Flat

DROPS Muskat is a colourful cotton yarn, made from 100% Egyptian mercerized cotton, the finest long cotton fiber you can lay your hands on! Spun from multiple thin strands, which make it extremely strong and durable, this yarn has a gentle shine and great shape stability. One of our wonderful classics, this yarn has a huge variety of patterns to choose from, and many satisfied customers after more than 25 years on the market! Made in EU This yarn has an Oeko-Tex® certification (certificate number 951032), Standard 100, Class I. This means that it has been tested and found completely free from harmful chemicals and that it is safe for human use. Class I is the highest level, and it means the yarn is suitable for baby articles (ages 0-3). Content: 100% Cotton Yarn Group: B (20 - 22 stitches) / 8 ply / DK / worsted Weight/length: 50 g = approx 100 m Recommended needle size: 4 mm Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 21 sts x 28 rows Machine wash on gentle cycle 40°C / Dry Flat

Superwash treated sock wool Hard wearing as only a sock yarn can be, DROPS Fabel is a 4 stranded yarn and is superwash treated, which makes it machine washable and easy to care for. Compared to regular sock yarns, DROPS Fabel is spun in a softer wool quality, which makes it an amazing all-round yarn, suitable for far more than socks - try it for baby garments! With one of the largest colour charts in the DROPS assortment, DROPS Fabel is available in 3 different types of shades: uni colour, a selection of solid colours; print, where each shade is made of various colours that repeat regularly and long print, similar to print colours but with longer repetitions of each colour. Both print and long print colours in DROPS Fabel are produced with a method called “fancy dyeing” that differs from other methods in that each dye lot has small variations in both pattern and nuance. This is not an error, but an element of the yarn’s character. Content: 75% Wool, 25% Polyamide Yarn Group: A (23 - 26 stitches) / 4 ply / fingering Weight/length: 50 g = approx 205 m Recommended needle size: 3 mm Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 24 sts x 32 rows Machine wash on gentle cycle 40°C / Don’t use fabric softener / Dry Flat Please be aware that the colours shown may vary from screen to screen in the same way that shades may vary slightly from dye lot to dye lot.

DROPS Nepal is a lovely, chunky and luxurious yarn spun in 35% superfine alpaca and 65% Peruvian Highland wool, a mix that accentuates the softness of alpaca while the wool contributes to the garments’ shape stability. Both fibers are untreated, which means that they are only washed and not exposed to any chemical treatment prior to the dyeing. This highlights the fibers’ natural properties, providing also a better shape and texture qualities. Spun from 3 strands, which gives an exciting and rustic stitch definition, DROPS Nepal is an easily knitted/crocheted quality which is also ideal for felting, resulting in garments that have an even and soft surface. DROPS Nepal contains mixed colours, this means the wool is manufactured by carding the colours together before spinning, which gives it a mixed effect. Made in Peru Content: 65% Wool, 35% Alpaca Yarn Group: C (16 - 19 stitches) / 10 ply / aran / worsted Weight/length: 50 g = approx 75 m Recommended needle size: 5 mm Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 17 sts x 22 rows Hand Wash, max 30°C / Dry Flat / Feltable

A luxurious blend of brushed alpaca and mulberry silk A luxurious yarn in an exclusive mix of brushed, superfine alpaca and subtle shiny silk! Besides being super soft, DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk has a sophisticated shade card ranging from soft beige and gray hues, to gorgeous reds and purples. This yarn feather light and surprisingly warm features make it suitable for both small and large garments, and it can be knitted relatively fast on larger needles. DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk can be used as an effect yarn when worked together with other yarns for lovely soft results! Yarn Group: C (16 - 19 stitches) / 10 ply / aran / worsted Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 17 sts x 24 rows Hand Wash, max 30°C / Dry Flat Made in Peru

DROPS Baby Merino is spun from extra fine merino wool fibers from free-range animals in South America. A super soft and itch-free wool yarn, it is perfectly suited for delicate baby skin. The yarn is also superwash treated which makes it machine washable and ideal for daily use. DROPS Baby Merino is spun from multiple thin strands, which gives the yarn extra elasticity. Is this special construction that makes it extra important to treat the garment right: make sure that you knit with the correct tension and rather use a tight tension than loose. Don't wash your garment too warm, never leave it to soak and let the garment dry flat. The yarn is cable spun, which means the stitches will be clearly defined, and the result achieved will be neat and even. This yarn has an Oeko-Tex® certification (certificate number 25.3.0110), Standard 100, Class I. This means that it has been tested and found completely free from harmful chemicals and that it is safe for human use. Class I is the highest level, and it means the yarn is suitable for baby articles (ages 0-3). Made in EU Yarn Group: A (23 - 26 stitches) / 5 ply / sport Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 24 sts x 32 rows Machine wash on gentle cycle 40°C / Don’t use fabric softener / Dry Flat

DROPS Alpaca is a lovely yarn spun from 100% superfine alpaca. The alpaca fiber is 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. This quality is spun from 3 strands with an extra twist to provide a durable surface, and it’s available in many colours, from the vibrant to the more subdued. Solid, natural and mixed tones. The last are manufactured by carding the colours together before spinning, which gives it a mix effect. Garments made in this yarn are lightweight and comfortable, super soft directly on the skin, and have a nice characteristic sheen. Made in Peru Yarn Group: A (23 - 26 stitches) / 5 ply / sport Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 23 sts x 30 rows Hand Wash, max 30°C / Dry Flat / Feltable

Spun as a traditional 4-strands sock yarn, DROPS Nord is made in a combination of 45% superfine alpaca (for the softness), 25% Peruvian Highland wool (for the warm and shape stability) and 30% polyamide (for the strength and durability). An easy to knit/crochet yarn, that gives clear stitches and that is perfect for warm, everyday garments, like jumpers, socks, hats, gloves and much more! DROPS Nord is part of Yarn Group A and specially good for patterns designed for DROPS Alpaca, Baby Merino, Fabel and Flora. Content: 45% Alpaca, 30% Polyamide, 25% Wool Yarn Group: A (23 - 26 stitches) / 4 ply / fingering Weight/length: 50 g = approx 170 m Recommended needle size: 3 mm Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 24 sts x 32 rows Hand Wash, max 30°C / Dry Flat Made in Peru

DROPS Andes A soft and chunky blend of alpaca and wool Content: 65% Wool, 35% Alpaca Yarn Group: E (9 - 11 stitches) / 14 ply / super bulky Weight/length: 100 g = approx 90 m Recommended needle size: 9 mm Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 10 sts x 14 rows Hand Wash, max 30°C / Dry Flat / Feltable DROPS Andes is spun from 2 strands in the traditional combination of 65% Peruvian Highland wool and 35% superfine alpaca. The mixture brings out the alpaca silky surface, while the wool gives the yarn better shape stability. The yarn fibers 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. DROPS Andes contains some mixed colours, which means the wool is manufactured by carding the colours together before spinning, which gives it a mixed effect.

Everyday luxury! Yarn Group: B (20 - 22 stitches) / 8 ply / DK / worsted Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 21 sts x 28 rows Machine wash on gentle cycle 30°C / Dry Flat Made from a wonderful mix of cotton, viscose and linen, DROPS Belle is an all-year yarn that breathes well, has a delicate texture and shine, and it’s perfect to wear directly on the skin! Part of Yarn Group B, this yarn is a great alternative to make patterns designed in other cotton yarns -like Cotton Light and Muskat- extra luxurious! Made in EU This yarn has an Oeko-Tex® certification (certificate number 09.HBG.68250), Standard 100, Class I. This means that it has been tested and found completely free from harmful chemicals and that it is safe for human use. Class I is the highest level, and it means the yarn is suitable for baby articles (ages 0-3).

DROPS Air is a light, airy yarn that feels beautiful against the skin, which makes it perfect for accessories, shawls, sweaters and jackets in both textured and cable patterns. Garments made in DROPS Air are totally itch-free, which means everyone can wear them! An exciting "blow yarn" made from soft baby alpaca and cozy and warm merino wool. As implied in blow yarn, this quality has an unique construction where instead of spinning, the fibres of baby alpaca and merino wool are air blown into a tube together. This makes the garments made in this yarn about 30-35% lighter than those made with conventional spun yarns of the same thickness. Content: 65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool Yarn Group: C (16 - 19 stitches) / 10 ply / aran / worsted Weight/length: 50 g = approx 150 m Recommended needle size: 5 mm Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 17 sts x 22 rows Hand Wash, max 30°C / Dry Flat / Feltable Made in Peru/EU

The perfect every day yarn! DROPS Lima is a 4 strands sport yarn, the continuation of our bestseller DROPS Nepal. Made from a combination of 65% Peruvian Highland wool and 35% superfine alpaca, its fibers are untreated, which means that they are only washed and not exposed to any chemical treatment prior to the dyeing. This highlights the fibers’ natural properties, while it provides also a better shape and texture quality. DROPS Lima is perfect for outdoor garments like classic Norwegian sweaters and sportswear, that are usually knitted tight for good shape stability. Hard wearing and durable like any great wool yarn should be, it has also the lovely properties from the alpaca, being soft and comfortable. A sport yarn with a touch of luxury! DROPS Lima contains mixed colours, this means the wool is manufactured by carding the colours together before spinning, which gives it a mixed effect. Yarn Group: B (20 - 22 stitches) / 8 ply / DK / worsted Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 21 sts x 28 rows Hand Wash, max 30°C / Dry Flat / Feltable Made in Peru

DROPS Alaska is a classic spun, untreated yarn, in 100% new wool. Untreated wool means that the fibers are only washed, and not exposed to any chemical treatment prior to the dyeing. This enhances the wool's best qualities, while it provides also a better shape and texture quality. DROPS Alaska is a triple stranded proven quality yarn, one of the classics of the DROPS collection, as popular today as when launched in the mid 80's. This quality offers a wide range of colours and great number of patterns for women, men, children and accessories. DROPS Alaska contains some mixed colours, which means the wool is manufactured by carding the colours together before spinning, which gives it a mixed effect. Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 17 sts x 22 rows Hand Wash, max 30°C / Dry Flat / Feltable Made in EU. This yarn has an Oeko-Tex® certification (certificate number 25.3.0099), Standard 100, Class I. This means that it has been tested and found completely free from harmful chemicals and that it is safe for human use. Class I is the highest level, and it means the yarn is suitable for baby articles (ages 0-3).

A wonderful mix of super kid mohair and silk A luxurious, light brushed yarn in an exclusive mix of 75% mohair super kid and 25% mulberry silk, DROPS Kid-Silk is feather light, and will give garments a sophisticated look, whether used alone or held together with other yarns. Perfect for smaller garments such as shawls, shoulder warmers and feminine tops, DROPS Kid-Silk is available in a delicate colour palette, that includes solids as well as long prints, in which the shade is created by a series of colours that repeat regularly in random long lengths. Yarn Group: A (23 - 26 stitches) / 2 ply / lace Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 23 sts x 30 rows Hand Wash, max 30°C / Dry Flat Made in EU

DROPS Puna is a soft, light and beautifully warm yarn made from 100% superfine alpaca that’s perfect for almost any kind of garment - and that feels wonderful directly on the skin! Made from 4 threads of superfine alpaca, its fibers are untreated, which means they are only washed and not exposed to any chemical treatment. This highlights the fiber’s natural properties, while it also provides a better shape and texture quality. Available in natural colours and a selection of gorgeous dyed shades - this luxurious yet versatile yarn belongs to Yarn Group B, which makes it perfect to use in designs for both DROPS Karisma and DROPS Merino Extra Fine. And whether you knit or crochet with it, the result will be comfortable, light and wonderful to both see and touch! Content: 100% Alpaca Yarn Group: B (20 - 22 stitches) / 8 ply / DK / worsted Weight/length: 50 g = approx 110 m Recommended needle size: 4 mm Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 21 sts x 28 rows Hand Wash, cold max 30°C / Dry Flat / Feltable Made in Peru