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Drops Air yarn is a soft, fluffy yarn with a light, full-bodied texture. It’s ideal for cosy jumpers, cardigans, hats, mittens and scarves where you want a warm and soft finish without the finished project feeling heavy.
26,95 kr.
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Colours may vary depending on your screen and the batch produced
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Drops Air is a medium-weight yarn with a special ‘blow’ yarn construction, in which the fibres are loosely gathered into a thin strand rather than being spun in the traditional way. This gives the yarn a soft, full and light feel, making it ideal for projects requiring volume.
The yarn is made from alpaca, wool and polyamide, and this combination results in a soft and warm yarn with a light, airy finish. Drops Air works particularly well for jumpers, cardigans, shawls, hats and mittens – whether in simple designs, textured patterns or cables. It’s a great choice when you want to knit something cosy and soft, but don’t want a heavy project.
Yarn quality:
65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool
Weight per ball:
50 grams
Run length:
Yardage per 50 grams: approx. 150 metres
Yarn group
Aran/Worsted
Needles:
5.00 mm
Knitting tension:
17 x 22
Washing:
Hand wash, 30°C
Felting yarn
Drops air yarn is a medium weight blow yarn in a blend of Baby Alpaca and Merino wool
Content: 65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool
Yarn group: 10 ply / aran / worsted
Recommended knitting needles/crochet hook: 5 mm
Run length: 50 grams = approx. 150 metres
Knitting tension: 17m x 22p = 10 x 10 cm
Washing: Hand wash max 30ºC / Dry flat / Can be felted
Oeko-Tex® standard 100 class II certified: The yarn has been tested and is free of harmful substances
Colours may vary depending on your monitor and dye lot
Drops Air is a versatile yarn for soft and cosy projects, where the yarn’s lightness and volume are intended to be part of the look. It is particularly well suited to knits that need to feel warm and comfortable, whilst still having an airy drape.
Drops Air yarn is an ideal choice for jumpers and blouses, especially if you want a full-bodied look without the project becoming too heavy. The yarn works well in simple designs, textured knits, relief patterns and designs with a circular yoke.
Find more inspiration in our theme here:
Jumpers and tops for women
Sweaters and jumpers for babies
Jumpers and tops for children
Men’s jumpers and tops
For cardigans, Drops Air yarn produces a soft and cosy result with good volume. It is particularly well suited to cardigans that are meant to be warm and cosy, yet still feel light to wear.
Find more inspiration in our theme here:
Jackets and cardigans for women
Jackets and cardigans for babies
Jackets and cardigans for children
Men’s jackets and cardigans
Drops Air is ideal for hats, mittens, headbands and other winter accessories. The yarn’s airy texture creates a warm and soft finish, and it works well in patterns such as ribbing, fisherman’s rib, cables and textured knits.
Find more inspiration in our theme here:
Hats and winter accessories for women
Hats and winter accessories for children
Hats and winter accessories for men
If you want to knit a soft shawl or a cosy scarf, Drops Air is a great choice of yarn. The yarn feels comfortable against the skin and makes for a light, warm project that isn’t as dense as many classic spun yarns of the same thickness.
Find more inspiration in our theme here:
Shawls and scarves for women
Drops Air can also be used for selected baby and children’s patterns. In particular, hats, little jumpers, cardigans and cosy accessories.
Choose it particularly for projects where softness and warmth are more important than, for example, durability.
Find more inspiration in our theme here:
The small wardrobe
See all Patterns using Drops Air yarn →
Yarn quality:
Features:
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Yarn consumption always depends on the pattern, size, gauge and how loosely or tightly you knit.
You should therefore always use the specific pattern as a guide when ordering yarn.
However! As a rule of thumb, you can use the guide below to help you estimate how many balls of Drops Air you’ll need. Drops Air comes in 50-gram balls, and one ball is approximately 150 metres.
Small hangings or decorations: less than a key (use leftovers if you have any)
For example, a classic Easter chick that we knit weighs about 8 grams
You can see an example of a knitted Easter chick made from Drops Air right here:
Piu Piu
Headband: approx. 1–2 balls
Find a pattern for a lovely knitted headband for adults right here:
Lissie
Hats for adults: 2 keys
Find a pattern for a classic knitted winter hat for adults right here:
Winter Smiles
Baby hat / child’s hat: 1–2 balls
Of course, that will depend on both the size and the design.
A knitting pattern for a baby hat / balaclava / elephant hat using just one ball of Drops Air yarn:
Chilly Day Balaclava
A knitting pattern for a baby hat / balaclava / elephant hat using just two balls of Drops Air yarn:
Dream Petal Balaclava
Hand wash, max 30°C / Dry flat
Firstly, you should always consider whether the clothes only need to be aired rather than washed. If you decide to wash, here are some guidelines:
Please note: If you want to wash a project that is a combination of this and another yarn, follow the washing instructions for the yarn with the finest/most delicate fibres.
Drops Air is made up of 65% alpaca, 28% polyamide and 7% wool. The yarn has a special ‘blow-yarn’ construction, in which the fibres are loosely gathered into a tube where they are blown. This results in a light and voluminous yarn compared to conventionally spun yarn.
Drops Air belongs to yarn group C and corresponds to 10-ply / Aran / worsted.
The recommended needle size is 5 mm. The gauge is 17 stitches by 22 rows for 10 x 10 cm. Always remember to make a gauge swatch. This is particularly important if you are knitting garments where the size is crucial. And be sure to test the swatch by washing it.
Drops Air is ideal for jumpers, blouses, cardigans, shawls, hats and mittens. The yarn also works well in textured patterns and cables, where its airy texture can create a soft and lively look.
Yes, Drops Air is known for being a soft and airy yarn. It is, of course, always a matter of personal preference, but most people (including ourselves) describe it as soft against the skin and well-suited for clothing. It is therefore a popular choice for large, soft jumpers and cardigans.
Drops Air can be used for selected baby and children’s projects. In particular, hats, cardigans, jumpers and cosy accessories (headbands, etc.). The yarn is Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 Class II certified, which means it has been tested for harmful substances and is suitable for textiles that come into direct contact with the skin.
Drops Air should be hand-washed at a maximum of 30 degrees°C and laid flat to dry. Avoid wringing out or hanging up the wet knitted or crocheted piece, as this may cause the project to lose its shape.
Yes, Drops Air can be felted. This will also affect the gauge of the finished project you have made.
It’s important to remember :)
Gauge before felting: 17 sts x 22 rows
Stitch count after felting: 24 sts x 38 rows
Yes, absolutely! Drops Air is a popular alternative to many types of yarn in the same yarn group.
It is important to check the knitting tension and the length of the yarn. Furthermore, two yarns from the same yarn group may have different appearances and textures, and may also require different amounts of yarn.
