Yarn spec sheet · DROPS
DROPS Kid-Silk
DROPS Kid-Silk: 840 m per 100 g, 3.5 mm hook, Mohair. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.
Technical specifications
- Weight (CYC)
- 1 – Super Fine
- Meters per 100 g
- 840 m
- Recommended hook
- 3.5 mm
- Composition
- 75 % Mohair, 25 % Silk
- Ball
- 50 g · 420 m (459 yd)
- WPI (wraps per inch)
- 14–30 (CYC range)
- Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
- 23 sts × 30 rows
- Texture
- Plied
- Status
- Available
Best substitutes for DROPS Kid-Silk
Ranked by Match Score: density (40%), weight (20%), fiber (15%), texture (15%) and hook size (10%).
There are no substitutes with at least 50% compatibility in our database yet.
How much DROPS Kid-Silk do you need?
Pick a project and a stitch: the calculator already uses the 420 m and 50 g of each ball of DROPS Kid-Silk.
Frequently asked questions about DROPS Kid-Silk
What hook size do you use for DROPS Kid-Silk?
For DROPS Kid-Silk we recommend a 3.5 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 Kid-Silk?
A ball of DROPS Kid-Silk has 420 meters (459 yards) and weighs 50 g, which is 840 meters per 100 g.
What is the best substitute for DROPS Kid-Silk?
We do not have a substitute with enough compatibility for DROPS Kid-Silk yet. Look for a 1 – Super Fine yarn with about 840 meters per 100 g.