Yarn spec sheet · DROPS

DROPS Air

DROPS Air: 300 m per 100 g, 5 mm hook, Alpaca. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
4 – Medium
Meters per 100 g
300 m
Recommended hook
5 mm
Composition
72 % Alpaca, 22 % Nylon, 6 % Wool
Ball
50 g · 150 m (164 yd)
WPI (wraps per inch)
9–12 (CYC range)
Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
11–14 sc (CYC standard)
Texture
Chainette
Status
Available

Check price on AmazonView on Hobbii

Best substitutes for DROPS Air

Ranked by Match Score: density (40%), weight (20%), fiber (15%), texture (15%) and hook size (10%).

  1. Stylecraft Life DK Match Score 52 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight

    −1 % meters per 100 g vs. original 298 m per ball (+148 m) 3 – Light · Blend

    Balls of DROPS Air 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Stylecraft Life DK 1 2 3 6

    Check price on AmazonView on Hobbii View specs

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Links to Hobbii are affiliate links too: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

How much DROPS Air do you need?

Pick a project and a stitch: the calculator already uses the 150 m and 50 g of each ball of DROPS Air.

Units
Project
in
in

Flat rectangular piece.

Main stitch
Your ball of yarn
yd
oz
USD
10 %

Frequently asked questions about DROPS Air

What hook size do you use for DROPS Air?

For DROPS Air we recommend a 5 mm crochet hook. It is a 4 – Medium yarn according to the Craft Yarn Council: go down half a size for firm fabric such as amigurumi and up half a size for garments with more drape.

How many meters are in a ball of DROPS Air?

A ball of DROPS Air has 150 meters (164 yards) and weighs 50 g, which is 300 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for DROPS Air?

The best substitute for DROPS Air in CrochetMetrics is Stylecraft Life DK, with a 52% Match Score. It has 298 m per 100 g (−1 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of DROPS Air you will need 3 balls of Stylecraft Life DK.