Yarn spec sheet · DROPS

DROPS Alpaca

DROPS Alpaca: 334 m per 100 g, 3 mm hook, Alpaca. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
1 – Super Fine
Meters per 100 g
334 m
Recommended hook
3 mm
Composition
100 % Alpaca
Ball
50 g · 167 m (183 yd)
WPI (wraps per inch)
14–30 (CYC range)
Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
21–32 sc (CYC standard)
Texture
Plied
Status
Available

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Best substitutes for DROPS Alpaca

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

  1. Alize Cotton Gold Match Score 69 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same texture

    −1 % meters per 100 g vs. original 330 m per ball (+163 m) 2 – Fine · Blend

    Balls of DROPS Alpaca 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Alize Cotton Gold 1 2 3 6

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  2. DROPS Safran Match Score 66 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    −4 % meters per 100 g vs. original 160 m per ball (−7 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton

    Balls of DROPS Alpaca 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Safran 2 4 6 11

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  3. YarnArt Jeans Match Score 66 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same texture

    −4 % meters per 100 g vs. original 160 m per ball (−7 m) 2 – Fine · Blend

    Balls of DROPS Alpaca 1 3 5 10
    Balls of YarnArt Jeans 2 4 6 11

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  4. Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Match Score 65 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same texture

    +2 % meters per 100 g vs. original 170 m per ball (+3 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton

    Balls of DROPS Alpaca 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 1 3 5 10

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  5. Círculo Anne 500 Match Score 65 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • similar texture

    +2 % meters per 100 g vs. original 500 m per ball (+333 m) 1 – Super Fine · Cotton

    Balls of DROPS Alpaca 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Círculo Anne 500 1 2 2 4

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  6. DMC Natura Just Cotton Match Score 55 %
    • adjacent weight
    • same texture

    −7 % meters per 100 g vs. original 155 m per ball (−12 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton

    Balls of DROPS Alpaca 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DMC Natura Just Cotton 2 4 6 11

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How much DROPS Alpaca do you need?

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Frequently asked questions about DROPS Alpaca

What hook size do you use for DROPS Alpaca?

For DROPS Alpaca we recommend a 3 mm crochet hook. It is a 1 – Super Fine 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 Alpaca?

A ball of DROPS Alpaca has 167 meters (183 yards) and weighs 50 g, which is 334 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for DROPS Alpaca?

The best substitute for DROPS Alpaca in CrochetMetrics is Alize Cotton Gold, with a 69% Match Score. It has 330 m per 100 g (−1 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of DROPS Alpaca you will need 3 balls of Alize Cotton Gold.