Yarn spec sheet · DROPS

DROPS Nepal

DROPS Nepal: 150 m per 100 g, 5 mm hook, Wool. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
4 – Medium
Meters per 100 g
150 m
Recommended hook
5 mm
Composition
65 % Wool, 35 % Alpaca
Ball
50 g · 75 m (82 yd)
WPI (wraps per inch)
9–12 (CYC range)
Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
11–14 sc (CYC standard)
Texture
Plied
Status
Available

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Best substitutes for DROPS Nepal

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

  1. DROPS Paris Match Score 85 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    ±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 75 m per ball (±0 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton

    Balls of DROPS Nepal 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Paris 1 3 5 10

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  2. Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Match Score 69 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture

    +4 % meters per 100 g vs. original 156 m per ball (+81 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of DROPS Nepal 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Lion Brand Vanna's Choice 1 2 3 5

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  3. Red Heart Soft Match Score 68 %
    • same weight
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    +11 % meters per 100 g vs. original 234 m per ball (+159 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of DROPS Nepal 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Red Heart Soft 1 1 2 4

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  4. Red Heart Super Saver Match Score 66 %
    • same weight
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    +12 % meters per 100 g vs. original 333 m per ball (+258 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of DROPS Nepal 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Red Heart Super Saver 1 1 2 3

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  5. Caron Simply Soft Match Score 64 %
    • same weight
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    +13 % meters per 100 g vs. original 288 m per ball (+213 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of DROPS Nepal 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Caron Simply Soft 1 1 2 3

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  6. Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran Match Score 64 %
    • same weight
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    +13 % meters per 100 g vs. original 85 m per ball (+10 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton

    Balls of DROPS Nepal 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran 1 3 5 9

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Frequently asked questions about DROPS Nepal

What hook size do you use for DROPS Nepal?

For DROPS Nepal we recommend a 5 mm crochet hook. It is a 4 – Medium 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 Nepal?

A ball of DROPS Nepal has 75 meters (82 yards) and weighs 50 g, which is 150 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for DROPS Nepal?

The best substitute for DROPS Nepal in CrochetMetrics is DROPS Paris, with a 85% Match Score. It has 150 m per 100 g (±0 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of DROPS Nepal you will need 5 balls of DROPS Paris.