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Danish family-owned yarn shop - shipping from 45 kr
Drops Cotton Light is a soft and lightweight blended yarn made from cotton and polyester. It is ideal for tops, blouses, cardigans, children’s clothes, baby projects, bags, washcloths and summer projects where you want a washable yarn with good shape retention.
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Drops Cotton Light is a soft blended yarn made from cotton and polyester. The cotton gives the yarn a natural and comfortable feel, whilst the polyester fibres help to provide shape retention, durability and a lighter weight than many pure cotton yarns.
This yarn belongs to yarn group B and is ideal for both knitting and crochet. It is particularly well suited to tops, T-shirts, blouses, cardigans, children’s clothes, baby projects, bags, tea towels, pot holders and light-weight projects for the home.
Drops Cotton Light is a good choice when you want a wool-free yarn that can be worn next to the skin and is also machine-washable. The yarn consists of many fine strands, which create a lovely, even stitch pattern, but when crocheting it can be helpful to work a little more carefully so that the strands don’t split ;)
Yarn quality:
50% Cotton & 50% Polyester
Weight per ball:
50 grams
Run length:
Yardage per 50 grams: approx. 105 metres
Yarn group
DK/Worsted
Needles:
4.00 mm
Knitting tension:
21 x 28
Washing:
Delicate wash, 40°C
Oeko-Tex® labelling
Drops Cotton Light yarn gives nice and even stitches with the finely spun yarn
Content: 50% Cotton & 50% Polyester
Yarn group: 8 ply / DK / worsted
Recommended knitting needles/crochet hook: 4 mm
Run length: 50 grams = approx. 105 metres
Knitting tension: 21m x 28p = 10 x 10 cm
Washing: Delicate wash 40ºC / Easy Spin / Tumble dry flat
Oeko-Tex® standard 100 class I certified: The yarn has been tested and is free of harmful substances
Cotton Light thread is spun from several thin threads that produce neat and even stitches in the finished work. The microfibres are thinner than, for example, a silk thread and do not attract moisture. When the thin micro polyester threads are combined with cotton, you get a beautiful result that is breathable, durable and offers good dimensional stability.
Be aware of crochet In cotton light, the yarn splits easily because it is spun from the many fine smooth threads.
Colours may vary depending on your monitor and dye lot
Drops Cotton Light is a versatile yarn for both knitting and crochet. It is particularly well suited to projects where you want a soft, washable and dimensionally stable yarn that does not contain wool. It works well for both summer clothing and practical items for the home.
Drops Cotton Light is ideal for tops, T-shirts, summer blouses and light jumpers. The yarn has a soft, cotton-like feel, but the polyester content gives it greater shape retention than pure cotton. It works well with simple cuts, short sleeves, lace patterns, textured effects and summery designs.
Find more inspiration in our themes:
Tops for women
Jumpers and tops for women
Summer
Springtime
For cardigans and light jackets, Drops Cotton Light produces a neat and practical result. It is particularly well suited to designs intended to be worn as a light layer over a top, dress or T-shirt, where the yarn needs to hold its shape better than very soft cotton.
Find more inspiration in our themes:
Jackets and cardigans for women
Women’s wardrobe
Drops Cotton Light is ideal for baby and children’s projects such as cardigans, blouses, tops, dresses, hats, blankets and small accessories. The yarn is soft, wool-free and easy to wash, making it perfect for everyday projects for children.
Find more inspiration in our themes:
The small wardrobe
Sweaters and jumpers for babies
Jackets and cardigans for babies
Drops Cotton Light can be used for crocheted and knitted bags, nets, purses and summer accessories. The yarn has a lighter look than very thick cotton yarns, but still has enough texture for many bags and nets.
Find more inspiration in our themes:
Bags, nets and wallets
Drops Cotton Light is ideal for making cloths, washcloths, pot holders, small towels, coasters and placemats. It’s a practical yarn for the home when you want a washable fabric with a neat and even stitch pattern.
Find more inspiration in our themes:
Dishcloths and towels
Home
The kitchen
Drops Cotton Light is ideal for crocheted tops, ponchos, bags, shawls and projects featuring airy patterns. The yarn consists of many fine strands, so it may split slightly whilst crocheting, but on the other hand, it produces a lovely, smooth and defined result when you use a hook that suits your crochet tension. So if you’re experienced in working with this type of yarn, you can really achieve some lovely results!
Drops Cotton Light is not a stretchy woollen yarn. It therefore behaves differently in garments than, for example, merino, alpaca or classic wool. Always make a knitting or crochet swatch (and test-wash it if it is for a garment, for example). When crocheting, the yarn may split slightly as it consists of many thin strands, so it is best to choose a crochet hook that glides easily through the stitches.
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Yarn consumption always depends on the pattern, size, technique, tension and whether the project is knitted or crocheted. You should therefore always use the specific pattern as a guide when ordering yarn.
Drops Cotton Light comes in balls of approximately 50 grams, and each ball contains approximately 105 metres. It is in yarn group B, so smaller projects can be made using just a few balls (depending on the number of colours).
Small details or decorations: Approx. 1–4 balls, depending in particular on the number of colours
Dishcloth or washcloth: approx. 1–2 balls, depending on size and pattern
Take a look at this knitting pattern for knitted tea towels, where each tea towel is made using 1 ball of yarn (knitted in a waffle pattern):
Clean & Colourful 4
Pot holder: Approx. 1 ball per pot holder; a knitted pot holder can weigh approx. 50 grams (i.e. 1 ball)
Here is an example of a patterned pot holder (which is why you need several balls of yarn), but one pot holder weighs, for example, just 53 grams.
The knitted pot holder features toadstools (fly agaric mushrooms) and berries. The pattern therefore requires 6 balls of yarn for a set of two pot holders: Mushroom Season Potholders
A small project for babies or children: approx. 3–7 balls, depending on size, sleeves and pattern
Crocheted net or bag: approx. 5 balls; a crocheted net may require around 250 grams of yarn (5 balls)
Take a look at this crocheted net featuring chain-stitch arches and double crochets, which can be made using just 5 balls of Drops Cotton Merino: Pacific Blues
Short-sleeved cardigan: 6–10 skeins
Take a look at this knitted jacket/cardigan with “T-shirt” sleeves, which can be knitted using 7 balls of yarn for a size Large (+/- 1 ball per size up or down): Mystic River
Knitted top for adults: 5–8 balls
It depends very much on the size, of course, but take a look at this knitted top with buttons, which can be knitted using 5 balls of Drops Cotton Merino for a size L (again, approximately +/- 1 ball for each size you go up or down): Juliet Blushes
Blouse or jumper for adults: 13–20 keys
Crocheted poncho: 12–18 keys
A rug or a larger interior design project: 10+ keys; this depends very much on the target, technique and density
For larger projects, we recommend that you buy yarn according to the specific pattern and take into account both the size and the tension. With crochet projects, the amount of yarn used is often greater than with knitting, especially if the fabric is dense.
The yarn requirements are, of course, merely a guide.
Delicate wash 40º / Easy spin / Tumble dry flat
Here are some guidelines for washing cotton clothes. Cotton can have a tendency to shrink in the wash, so make sure you measure the garment before washing so you can mould it to the right dimensions after washing:
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 Cotton Light is made from 50% cotton and 50% polyester. This combination produces a soft, washable and dimensionally stable yarn with a light, cotton-like feel.
Drops Cotton Light belongs to yarn group B and corresponds to 8-ply / DK / worsted. It is suitable for patterns with a gauge of around 20–22 stitches per 10 cm.
The recommended needle size is 4 mm. The stated gauge for this is 21 stitches x 28 rows, which measures 10 x 10 cm. However, always make a knitting or crochet swatch, especially if you are knitting or crocheting garments.
Yes, Drops Cotton Light can be used for crochet. It works well for tops, ponchos, bags, nets, dishcloths, pot holders and home projects. However, the yarn may split slightly as it is spun from many thin strands.
Drops Cotton Light is a blended yarn containing cotton. It consists of 50% cotton and 50% polyester, so it feels like a light and practical cotton yarn, but with the added shape retention provided by the polyester fibres.
Yes, Drops Cotton Light is ideal for summer knitting. It’s perfect for tops, T-shirts, light blouses, cardigans and children’s clothes where you want a yarn without wool.
Yes, Drops Cotton Light can be used for baby knits and baby items. The yarn is Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class I certified and is suitable for baby projects such as cardigans, jumpers, blankets and small accessories.
No, Drops Cotton Light should not be tumble-dried. Lay the project flat to dry, ensuring it retains its shape.
Cotton can shrink slightly when washed. Do measure your project before washing and shape it to the correct dimensions afterwards whilst it is drying flat.
Drops Cotton Light does not have the same elasticity as wool. However, its polyester content gives it greater dimensional stability than many other pure cotton yarns.
Yes and no :) Drops Cotton Light can certainly be a good yarn for beginners, especially for simple knitting projects such as washcloths and small accessories. When crocheting, the yarn’s many strands may require a little more attention and practice, as the strands can split.
On the other hand, it’s also good practice in handling the yarn, and the stitches come out really clearly.
Yes, Drops Cotton Light can be used for pot holders, provided the pattern is designed for this yarn. For items that get very hot, you should always follow the pattern and pay attention to the choice of materials and thickness.
Yes, Drops Cotton Light can be used for crocheted and knitted bags, nets and purses. It produces a light and practical result, particularly for items such as summer nets and everyday accessories.
No, Drops Cotton Light is not a felting yarn. It contains cotton and polyester and will not felt in the same way as untreated wool.
Drops Cotton Light is made from cotton and polyester, whilst Drops Belle is made from cotton, viscose and linen. Cotton Light has a more practical and dimensionally stable feel, whilst Belle has a different sheen, drape and a slightly more summery/luxurious feel.
Drops Cotton Light is a blended yarn made from cotton and polyester, whilst Drops Muskat is a mercerised cotton yarn. Muskat has more sheen and a smoother cotton-like feel, whereas Drops Cotton Light feels lighter and retains its shape better.
Drops Cotton Light yarn can be used for tops, T-shirts, blouses, cardigans, baby knits, children’s clothes, crocheted items, bags, nets, tea towels, pot holders, blankets and light-weight projects for the home. It’s particularly good when you want a washable, wool-free yarn with good shape retention.
