Yarn spec sheet · DROPS

DROPS Andes

DROPS Andes: 90 m per 100 g, 9 mm hook, Wool. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
6 – Super Bulky
Meters per 100 g
90 m
Recommended hook
9 mm
Composition
65 % Wool, 35 % Alpaca
Ball
50 g · 45 m (49 yd)
WPI (wraps per inch)
5–6 (CYC range)
Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
10 sts × 14 rows
Texture
Plied
Status
Available

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Best substitutes for DROPS Andes

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

balls

= 225 m of DROPS Andes in total

  1. DROPS Snow (Eskimo) Match Score 67 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same hook range

    +11 % meters per 100 g vs. original 50 m per ball (+5 m) 6 – Super Bulky · Wool

    Balls of DROPS Andes 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Snow (Eskimo) 1 3 5 9

    You need 5 balls of DROPS Snow (Eskimo)

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  2. Bernat Softee Chunky Match Score 59 %
    • same weight
    • same texture

    +10 % meters per 100 g vs. original 99 m per ball (+54 m) 6 – Super Bulky · Acrylic

    Balls of DROPS Andes 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Bernat Softee Chunky 1 2 3 5

    You need 3 balls of Bernat Softee Chunky

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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 Andes do you need?

Pick a project and a stitch: the calculator already uses the 45 m and 50 g of each ball of DROPS Andes.

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Frequently asked questions about DROPS Andes

What hook size do you use for DROPS Andes?

For DROPS Andes we recommend a 9 mm crochet hook. It is a 6 – Super Bulky 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 Andes?

A ball of DROPS Andes has 45 meters (49 yards) and weighs 50 g, which is 90 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for DROPS Andes?

The best substitute for DROPS Andes in CrochetMetrics is DROPS Snow (Eskimo), with a 67% Match Score. It has 100 m per 100 g (+11 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of DROPS Andes you will need 5 balls of DROPS Snow (Eskimo).