Yarn spec sheet · DROPS

DROPS Alaska

DROPS Alaska: 140 m per 100 g, 5 mm hook, Wool. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
4 – Medium
Meters per 100 g
140 m
Recommended hook
5 mm
Composition
100 % Wool
Ball
50 g · 70 m (77 yd)
WPI (wraps per inch)
9–12 (CYC range)
Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
17 sts × 22 rows
Texture
Plied
Status
Available

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Best substitutes for DROPS Alaska

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

balls

= 350 m of DROPS Alaska in total

  1. DROPS Nepal Match Score 89 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    +7 % meters per 100 g vs. original 75 m per ball (+5 m) 4 – Medium · Wool

    Balls of DROPS Alaska 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Nepal 1 3 5 10

    You need 5 balls of DROPS Nepal

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  2. DROPS Big Merino Match Score 89 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    +7 % meters per 100 g vs. original 75 m per ball (+5 m) 4 – Medium · Wool

    Balls of DROPS Alaska 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Big Merino 1 3 5 10

    You need 5 balls of DROPS Big Merino

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  3. Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Match Score 78 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    +4 % meters per 100 g vs. original 73 m per ball (+3 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton

    Balls of DROPS Alaska 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton 1 3 5 10

    You need 5 balls of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton

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  4. DROPS Paris Match Score 74 %
    • same weight
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    +7 % meters per 100 g vs. original 75 m per ball (+5 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton

    Balls of DROPS Alaska 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Paris 1 3 5 10

    You need 5 balls of DROPS Paris

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  5. Scheepjes Stone Washed XL Match Score 74 %
    • same weight
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    +7 % meters per 100 g vs. original 75 m per ball (+5 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton

    Balls of DROPS Alaska 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Scheepjes Stone Washed XL 1 3 5 10

    You need 5 balls of Scheepjes Stone Washed XL

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  6. Lily Sugar'n Cream Match Score 70 %
    • same weight
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    +10 % meters per 100 g vs. original 109 m per ball (+39 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton

    Balls of DROPS Alaska 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Lily Sugar'n Cream 1 2 4 7

    You need 4 balls of Lily Sugar'n Cream

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Rounded up by meters per ball. Buy all balls from the same dye lot.

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How much DROPS Alaska do you need?

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Frequently asked questions about DROPS Alaska

What hook size do you use for DROPS Alaska?

For DROPS Alaska 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 Alaska?

A ball of DROPS Alaska has 70 meters (77 yards) and weighs 50 g, which is 140 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for DROPS Alaska?

The best substitute for DROPS Alaska in CrochetMetrics is DROPS Nepal, with a 89% Match Score. It has 150 m per 100 g (+7 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of DROPS Alaska you will need 5 balls of DROPS Nepal.