Yarn spec sheet · DROPS

DROPS Snow (Eskimo)

DROPS Snow (Eskimo): 100 m per 100 g, 9 mm hook, Wool. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
6 – Super Bulky
Meters per 100 g
100 m
Recommended hook
9 mm
Composition
100 % Wool
Ball
50 g · 50 m (55 yd)
WPI (wraps per inch)
5–6 (CYC range)
Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
10 sts × 14 rows
Texture
Roving
Status
Available

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Best substitutes for DROPS Snow (Eskimo)

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

balls

= 250 m of DROPS Snow (Eskimo) in total

  1. DROPS Andes Match Score 69 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same hook range

    −10 % meters per 100 g vs. original 45 m per ball (−5 m) 6 – Super Bulky · Wool

    Balls of DROPS Snow (Eskimo) 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Andes 2 4 6 12

    You need 6 balls of DROPS Andes

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  2. Bernat Softee Chunky Match Score 58 %
    • similar density
    • same weight

    −1 % meters per 100 g vs. original 99 m per ball (+49 m) 6 – Super Bulky · Acrylic

    Balls of DROPS Snow (Eskimo) 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Bernat Softee Chunky 1 2 3 6

    You need 3 balls of Bernat Softee Chunky

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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 Snow (Eskimo) do you need?

Pick a project and a stitch: the calculator already uses the 50 m and 50 g of each ball of DROPS Snow (Eskimo).

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Frequently asked questions about DROPS Snow (Eskimo)

What hook size do you use for DROPS Snow (Eskimo)?

For DROPS Snow (Eskimo) we recommend a 9 mm crochet hook. It is a 6 – Super Bulky 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 Snow (Eskimo)?

A ball of DROPS Snow (Eskimo) has 50 meters (55 yards) and weighs 50 g, which is 100 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for DROPS Snow (Eskimo)?

The best substitute for DROPS Snow (Eskimo) in CrochetMetrics is DROPS Andes, with a 69% Match Score. It has 90 m per 100 g (−10 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of DROPS Snow (Eskimo) you will need 6 balls of DROPS Andes.