Drops Lima UNI 9034 warm chocolate

Product detailed description

Drops Lima UNI 9034 warm chocolate is a solid-colour yarn in the colour warm chocolate (number 9034) made of 65% wool, 35% alpaca. The ball is 50 g and approx. 100 m, recommended needle size is 4 mm. The yarn belongs to Drops group B (medium-weight yarn) and is hand washed at max. 30 °C.

About Drops Lima UNI 9034 warm chocolate

Drops Lima is a four-strand yarn made of 65% wool and 35% very fine alpaca with untreated fibres. It is as durable as a good wool yarn and, thanks to alpaca, also soft and comfortable – a sporty yarn with a touch of luxury. Colour no. 9034 – warm chocolate is available as a single 50 g ball.

Technical specifications

What Drops yarn group B 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 Lima belongs to group B, a medium-weight yarn (20–22 stitches per 10 cm, 8 ply / DK / worsted). It is the most versatile weight. It knits faster than group A and suits sweaters, cardigans, hats, scarves and blankets.

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

• strong and durable wool yarn
• soft and comfortable thanks to alpaca
• untreated fibres – only washed before dyeing

What to make with it

Drops Lima is suitable for outdoor garments, classic Norwegian sweaters and sportswear, which is usually knitted firmly for good shape stability.

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 Lima

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

Drops Lima is made of 65% wool, 35% alpaca. One ball weighs 50 g and has approx. 100 m.

Which needles and what tension should I use?

Drops recommends 4 mm needles. A 10 × 10 cm swatch corresponds to 21 stitches × 28 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 100 m, which is the yardage of one ball of Drops Lima, and round up. For bigger projects buy all balls at once.

How do I care for Drops Lima?

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 Lima 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 Drops Lima superwash?

No. The yarn is not superwash, so it must not be machine washed on a normal cycle.

Is the yarn suitable for children’s items?

The yarn has Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 class II certificate no. 23.HPE.36896 (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 warm chocolate 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 B?

Drops sorts yarns into groups A to F by thickness. Group B means 20–22 stitches per 10 cm and 4 mm needles; it is a medium-weight 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 (B) 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.