Yarn spec sheet · DROPS

DROPS Safran

DROPS Safran: 320 m per 100 g, 3 mm hook, Cotton. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
2 – Fine
Meters per 100 g
320 m
Recommended hook
3 mm
Composition
100 % Cotton
Ball
50 g · 160 m (175 yd)
WPI (wraps per inch)
12–18 (CYC range)
Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
16–20 sc (CYC standard)
Texture
Plied
Status
Available

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Best substitutes for DROPS Safran

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

  1. DMC Natura Just Cotton Match Score 88 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    −3 % meters per 100 g vs. original 155 m per ball (−5 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton

    Balls of DROPS Safran 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DMC Natura Just Cotton 2 4 6 11

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  2. YarnArt Jeans Match Score 85 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture

    ±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 160 m per ball (±0 m) 2 – Fine · Blend

    Balls of DROPS Safran 1 3 5 10
    Balls of YarnArt Jeans 1 3 5 10

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  3. Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Match Score 85 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    +6 % meters per 100 g vs. original 170 m per ball (+10 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton

    Balls of DROPS Safran 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 1 3 5 10

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  4. Alize Cotton Gold Match Score 78 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture

    +3 % meters per 100 g vs. original 330 m per ball (+170 m) 2 – Fine · Blend

    Balls of DROPS Safran 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Alize Cotton Gold 1 2 3 5

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  5. DROPS Alpaca Match Score 66 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    +4 % meters per 100 g vs. original 167 m per ball (+7 m) 1 – Super Fine · Alpaca

    Balls of DROPS Safran 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Alpaca 1 3 5 10

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  6. Círculo Anne 500 Match Score 61 %
    • adjacent weight
    • same fiber
    • similar texture

    +6 % meters per 100 g vs. original 500 m per ball (+340 m) 1 – Super Fine · Cotton

    Balls of DROPS Safran 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Círculo Anne 500 1 1 2 4

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How much DROPS Safran do you need?

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Frequently asked questions about DROPS Safran

What hook size do you use for DROPS Safran?

For DROPS Safran we recommend a 3 mm crochet hook. It is a 2 – 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 Safran?

A ball of DROPS Safran has 160 meters (175 yards) and weighs 50 g, which is 320 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for DROPS Safran?

The best substitute for DROPS Safran in CrochetMetrics is DMC Natura Just Cotton, with a 88% Match Score. It has 310 m per 100 g (−3 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of DROPS Safran you will need 6 balls of DMC Natura Just Cotton.