Yarn spec sheet · DROPS

DROPS Karisma

DROPS Karisma: 200 m per 100 g, 4 mm hook, Wool. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
3 – Light
Meters per 100 g
200 m
Recommended hook
4 mm
Composition
100 % Wool
Ball
50 g · 100 m (109 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 Karisma

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

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

    +5 % meters per 100 g vs. original 105 m per ball (+5 m) 3 – Light · Blend

    Balls of DROPS Karisma 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Cotton Light 1 3 5 10

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  2. DROPS Muskat Match Score 78 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • similar texture
    • same hook range

    ±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 100 m per ball (±0 m) 3 – Light · Cotton

    Balls of DROPS Karisma 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Muskat 1 3 5 10

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  3. Cascade Yarns 220 Match Score 77 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    ±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 201 m per ball (+101 m) 4 – Medium · Wool

    Balls of DROPS Karisma 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Cascade Yarns 220 1 2 3 5

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  4. DMC Happy Cotton Match Score 63 %
    • same weight
    • same texture

    +8 % meters per 100 g vs. original 43 m per ball (−57 m) 3 – Light · Cotton

    Balls of DROPS Karisma 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DMC Happy Cotton 3 7 12 24

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  5. Bernat Super Value Match Score 61 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same texture

    −1 % meters per 100 g vs. original 389 m per ball (+289 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of DROPS Karisma 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Bernat Super Value 1 1 2 3

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  6. Stylecraft Special Aran Match Score 60 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same texture

    −2 % meters per 100 g vs. original 196 m per ball (+96 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of DROPS Karisma 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Stylecraft Special Aran 1 2 3 6

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How much DROPS Karisma do you need?

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Frequently asked questions about DROPS Karisma

What hook size do you use for DROPS Karisma?

For DROPS Karisma 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 Karisma?

A ball of DROPS Karisma has 100 meters (109 yards) and weighs 50 g, which is 200 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for DROPS Karisma?

The best substitute for DROPS Karisma in CrochetMetrics is DROPS Cotton Light, with a 82% Match Score. It has 210 m per 100 g (+5 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of DROPS Karisma you will need 5 balls of DROPS Cotton Light.