Yarn spec sheet · DROPS

DROPS Sky

DROPS Sky: 380 m per 100 g, 4 mm hook, Alpaca. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
3 – Light
Meters per 100 g
380 m
Recommended hook
4 mm
Composition
74 % Alpaca, 18 % Nylon, 8 % Wool
Ball
50 g · 190 m (208 yd)
WPI (wraps per inch)
11–15 (CYC range)
Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
21 sts × 28 rows
Texture
Blown (air-filled)
Status
Available

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Best substitutes for DROPS Sky

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

balls

= 950 m of DROPS Sky in total

  1. Lion Brand Mandala Match Score 62 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same hook range

    −5 % meters per 100 g vs. original 540 m per ball (+350 m) 3 – Light · Acrylic

    Balls of DROPS Sky 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Lion Brand Mandala 1 2 2 4

    You need 2 balls of Lion Brand Mandala

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  2. Hobbii Amigo Match Score 57 %
    • same weight
    • same hook range

    −8 % meters per 100 g vs. original 175 m per ball (−15 m) 3 – Light · Acrylic

    Balls of DROPS Sky 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Hobbii Amigo 2 4 6 11

    You need 6 balls of Hobbii Amigo

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Rounded up by meters per ball. Buy all balls from the same dye lot.

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How much DROPS Sky do you need?

Pick a project and a stitch: the calculator already uses the 190 m and 50 g of each ball of DROPS Sky.

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Frequently asked questions about DROPS Sky

What hook size do you use for DROPS Sky?

For DROPS Sky 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 Sky?

A ball of DROPS Sky has 190 meters (208 yards) and weighs 50 g, which is 380 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for DROPS Sky?

The best substitute for DROPS Sky in CrochetMetrics is Lion Brand Mandala, with a 62% Match Score. It has 360 m per 100 g (−5 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of DROPS Sky you will need 2 balls of Lion Brand Mandala.