Products from ALPACA composition There are 53 products
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
€2.52Everyday comfort in alpaca and wool Made from 65% Peruvian Highland wool and 35% superfine alpaca, and available in 21 beautiful shades, DROPS Flora is a thinner version of our lovely DROPS Lima, belonging to Yarn Group A - which means you can already find hundreds of patterns to try it with! Warm, comfortable and with good shape stability this yarn is a great choice for multi coloured designs (the colour pairings are fantastic), like Nordic patterns, blankets and more - as well as outdoor garments and everyday clothes. Yarn Group: A (23 - 26 stitches) / 4 ply / fingering Knitting tension: 10 x 10 cm = 24 sts x 32 rows Hand Wash, max 30°C / Dry Flat / Feltable Made in Peru
€2.30The 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
€2.30DROPS 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
€3.24A fantasy tape yarn made from the best selection of Alpaca fibre, with a silky natural shine. Make the most of this "air yarn" by working relief stitches, loops, eyelet patterns and drop stitch fabrics. Only a few balls are required to make a kimono style jacket, a bolero with bell sleeves or a delicate, chic jumper with vertical and horizontal stripes.
€3.50Katia Sky belongs to the Concept by Katia collection, a range based on natural fibers and skin care. This yarn is very classy. It contains soft furs around its ply and small sequins giving a special effect. You will fall in love at first sight! It is ideal for creating lightweight but warm garments and accessories. Thanks to its composition, your garments will offer a pleasant feeling on your skin. Technical specifications: Its thickness is perfect to knit with the 4 – 4.5 mm knitting needles or crochet hooks. Mount 20 stitches and do 27 rows to knit a 10 x 10 cm gauge. We recommend you to hand wash this yarn. Iron at low temperature. Do not dry. Dry flat. To knit a long sleeve sweater size 42 you will need 7 balls approx.
€6.70Alpaca blended yarns of the Alize collection are enriched with Alpaca tweed. You'll love your casual clothes knitted with Alpaca Tweed.
€2.90DROPS 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
€2.18DROPS 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.
€2.31DROPS 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
€3.24DROPS 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. Very easy to work with thick needles and hooks and ideal for felting, DROPS Andes is perfect for winter garments, accessories and interior patterns. Made in Peru
€4.33DROPS 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.
€4.62Katia Alpaca Gold is composed of filaments with different shades lightly mixed, a metallic golden filament and superfine alpaca fibers that make it a fluffy and very comfortable wool. It is a light, soft and sophisticated wool that will give a touch of elegance to all your knitted and crochet garments. Its fibre blend is ideal for festive shawls, knitted scarves, and warm women's hats. Concept Alpaca Gold adds a touch of glamour to elegant garments and accessories. Each ball weights approximately 25 grams (3/4 oz) and is 120 meters (131 yds) long. Care - handwash only, lay flat to dry. Crochet hook 3mm (US D-E) Needle size 4-4,5mm (US 6-7) 10x10cm (4x4inch) - 19 stitches x 28 rows
€4.70100% King Alpaca. King is a term used to describe 19-micron Royal Alpaca, one of the finest grades of Alpaca fiber in the world. Specially soft and gentle baby alpaca yarn Aran (8 wpi) 100g (3,5 oz) 200m (219 yds) 100% Camelid - Alpaca 10cm (4 in) 16-20 stitches Hand wash, lay flat to dry
€15.80A Merino combined with Yak, with a slight percentage of Alpaca, and here is a precious and soft yarn that we will immediately fall in love with. Suitable for making knits, working it with 4-4.5 Knitting needles; extremely smooth with the 5.5 lends itself well to a more open workmanship for shawls and wide collars. Choosing woven stitches, fabrics, rice grain, it is perfect for men's / women's jackets and hats. The warm and dusty colors are designed in different shades that make it easy to choose for multi-colored works. During spinning it is twisted with three plies to obtain a medium-thickness and very soft yarn. This variegated composition gives rise to a color chart characterized by dusty colors and mottled with delicate light-dark streaks. Suitable for making any garment, from sweaters, scarves, wide collars, to jackets to hats. The merino wool used is certified Mulesing free. Fibers: 70% wool, 15% alpaca, 15% yak 50 g (1.76 ounces) 115 m (126 yds) Knitting needles: 4 - 5 (US 6 - 7) 18.0 to 24.0 sts = 4 inches
€3.30Alpaca yarn, brushed, extremely soft and light, it fills the work well and flows on the Knitting needles, it is warm and soft to the touch, the colors are all melainges. Perfect for cardigans and oversized sweaters. 50g (1,75oz) 115m (125yds) Knitting needles: 6 - 8
€4.75A 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
€4.45Great 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
€3.66Concept by Katia presents Edén, a soft, plait-shaped wool with a fashionable finish. Its fibres interweave, so you can see the mohair and alpaca tissue dyed in a dark colour that contrasts with the colour of the other fibres. You will love it! Edén by Katia is a yarn of the Concept collection with a very special texture. The thread is plait-shaped, and it is possible to notice along it the little hair of alpaca and mohair. They are soft to the touch. These dark hairs contrast with the plait-shaped thread and gives a very stylish, marbled appearance. You will fall in love with the result! Merino, Mohair, and Alpaca fibres are very soft on the skin and will keep you warm despite its fineness. This breathable fabric retains body heat. The viscose percentage gives these fibres an elegant, bright touch. 50g 80m 10x10cm (4x4 in) - 14 stitches, 19 rows Handwash. Iron at a low temperature. Do not tumble dry.
€6.80Flowers alpaca is a cake roll yarn in gradient colors. This lovely cake roll has generous 940 meters of yarn. It combines 5 different colors of balanced alpaca wool blend that turns into a beautiful gradient in your knit projects. Perfect for large shawls, tunics, dresses, cardigans, poncho and more. One cake is enough for a large shawl, two cakes - for a cardigan/sweater. 10x10cm (4x4in) - 22 sts / 30 rows Hand wash, dry flat, do not bleach
€11.60Adriafil Cenerentola is a DK weight blend of Alpaca and cotton. Use 4mm needles or hook for a neat finish or experiment with large needles to get a very different effect. 150m (164 yds) 50g Composition: 42% alpaca (superfine) 34% cotton 23% nylon 1% polyester 4ply/DK Needles 3,5 mm US4 Tension 10x10 (4x4 in) 23 sts/30 rows
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