Drops Alpaca MIX 9051 dark coffee

Product detailed description

Drops Alpaca MIX 9051 dark coffee is a multicolour yarn in the colour dark coffee (number 9051) made of 100% alpaca. The ball is 50 g and approx. 167 m, recommended needle size is 3 mm. The yarn belongs to Drops group A (thin yarn) and is hand washed at max. 30 °C.

About Drops Alpaca MIX 9051 dark coffee

Drops Alpaca is a yarn of three strands of 100% very fine alpaca with added twist that makes the surface durable. The fibres are untreated – only washed before dyeing, without chemical treatment – so the natural qualities of alpaca stand out. Colour no. 9051 – dark coffee is available as a single 50 g ball.

Technical specifications

What Drops yarn group A means

Drops divides all its yarns into groups A to F by thickness. Group A is the thinnest and F the thickest. You recognise the group by the number of stitches that fit in 10 cm of fabric: the more stitches, the thinner the yarn. Drops Alpaca belongs to group A, a thin yarn (23–26 stitches per 10 cm, 5 ply / sport). Fabric knitted from these yarns is fine, light and holds a pattern well. They suit scarves, hats, light sweaters, children’s clothing and delicate accessories; yarns containing polyamide also work for socks.

Yarns from the same group can be swapped in Drops patterns. Yardage differs between yarns, so always recalculate the number of balls and knit a test swatch.

Overview of the most common groups:

Groups D to F are even heavier yarns and are not listed here.

Yarn features

• 100% alpaca, three strands
• light, comfortable and soft on the skin
• natural sheen

What to make with it

Drops Alpaca is suitable for light and comfortable garments that feel very soft on the skin and have a characteristic sheen. Drops offers a large selection of patterns for this yarn.

Caring for the finished piece

Hand wash at max. 30 °C, separately, with a wool detergent free of enzymes and optical brighteners. Dry flat, do not tumble dry.

Frequently asked questions about Drops Alpaca

What is Drops Alpaca made of and how many metres does one ball have?

Drops Alpaca is made of 100% alpaca. One ball weighs 50 g and has approx. 167 m.

Which needles and what tension should I use?

Drops recommends 3 mm needles. A 10 × 10 cm swatch corresponds to 24 stitches × 32 rows. Always knit a swatch first, because it is the basis for the accuracy of the pattern.

How many balls do I need for my project?

The pattern you follow tells you. Divide the yardage in the pattern by 167 m, which is the yardage of one ball of Drops Alpaca, and round up. For bigger projects buy all balls at once.

How do I care for Drops Alpaca?

First consider simply airing the garment. If washing is necessary, hand wash at max. 30 °C, separately, with a wool detergent without enzymes and optical brighteners. Do not soak, rub or wring; rinse in water of the same temperature and gently press out excess water in a dry towel or spin lightly (approx. 800 rpm without filling with water). Dry flat, away from direct sun, and do not tumble dry.

Is Drops Alpaca feltable?

Yes, Drops lists it as feltable, so wash it only according to the care instructions. Felting makes the swatch denser; Drops gives the tension before and after felting on the yarn page.

Is the yarn suitable for children’s items?

The yarn has Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 class II certificate no. 16.HPE.92779 (Hohenstein Institute). Class II marks textiles suitable for direct skin contact to a large extent, for example blouses or shirts. The strictest class I, intended for products for children up to 3 years, is not stated for this yarn, so Drops does not list it as suitable for items for the youngest children.

Will the colour dark coffee look the same on the ball as on my screen?

Colours differ slightly between screens and may also vary slightly between dye lots. The lot number is on the label. For a bigger project buy all balls from the same dye lot.

What does it mean that the yarn is in group A?

Drops sorts yarns into groups A to F by thickness. Group A means 23–26 stitches per 10 cm and 3–3.5 mm needles; it is a thin yarn. Yarns from the same group can be swapped in Drops patterns.

Can I replace it with another yarn?

Yes, yarns from the same group (A) have a similar tension and can be swapped in patterns. The yardage differs, so always recalculate the number of balls and knit a test swatch.

Note: colours may look slightly different on different screens, and shades may vary slightly between dye lots.