Yarn spec sheet · DROPS

DROPS Cotton Light

DROPS Cotton Light: 210 m per 100 g, 4 mm hook, Blend. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
3 – Light
Meters per 100 g
210 m
Recommended hook
4 mm
Composition
50 % Cotton, 50 % Polyester
Ball
50 g · 105 m (115 yd)
WPI (wraps per inch)
11–15 (CYC range)
Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
12–17 sc (CYC standard)
Texture
Plied
Status
Available

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Best substitutes for DROPS Cotton Light

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

  1. DROPS Karisma Match Score 82 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    −5 % meters per 100 g vs. original 100 m per ball (−5 m) 3 – Light · Wool

    Balls of DROPS Cotton Light 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Karisma 2 4 6 11

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  2. Lion Brand Wool-Ease Match Score 77 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    +1 % meters per 100 g vs. original 180 m per ball (+75 m) 4 – Medium · Blend

    Balls of DROPS Cotton Light 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Lion Brand Wool-Ease 1 2 3 6

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  3. DMC Happy Cotton Match Score 76 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture

    +2 % meters per 100 g vs. original 43 m per ball (−62 m) 3 – Light · Cotton

    Balls of DROPS Cotton Light 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DMC Happy Cotton 3 8 13 25

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  4. DROPS Muskat Match Score 75 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • similar texture
    • same hook range

    −5 % meters per 100 g vs. original 100 m per ball (−5 m) 3 – Light · Cotton

    Balls of DROPS Cotton Light 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Muskat 2 4 6 11

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  5. Lion Brand Pound of Love Match Score 64 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same texture

    −2 % meters per 100 g vs. original 932 m per ball (+827 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of DROPS Cotton Light 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Lion Brand Pound of Love 1 1 1 2

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  6. Cascade Yarns 220 Match Score 61 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same texture

    −4 % meters per 100 g vs. original 201 m per ball (+96 m) 4 – Medium · Wool

    Balls of DROPS Cotton Light 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Cascade Yarns 220 1 2 3 6

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How much DROPS Cotton Light do you need?

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Frequently asked questions about DROPS Cotton Light

What hook size do you use for DROPS Cotton Light?

For DROPS Cotton Light we recommend a 4 mm crochet hook. It is a 3 – Light 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 Cotton Light?

A ball of DROPS Cotton Light has 105 meters (115 yards) and weighs 50 g, which is 210 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for DROPS Cotton Light?

The best substitute for DROPS Cotton Light in CrochetMetrics is DROPS Karisma, with a 82% Match Score. It has 200 m per 100 g (−5 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of DROPS Cotton Light you will need 6 balls of DROPS Karisma.