Drops Nord Print 107 driftwood

Product detailed description

Drops Nord Print 107 driftwood is a multicolour yarn in the colour driftwood (number 107) made of 45% alpaca, 30% polyamide, 25% wool. The ball is 50 g and approx. 170 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 Nord Print 107 driftwood

Drops Nord Print is a four-ply sock-weight yarn made of alpaca, wool and polyamide. Alpaca adds softness, wool adds warmth and shape stability, and polyamide adds strength and durability. The Print version is multicolour. Colour no. 107 – driftwood 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 Nord Print belongs to group A, a thin yarn (23–26 stitches per 10 cm, 4 ply / fingering). 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

• four-ply sock yarn, strong and durable
• soft thanks to alpaca
• suitable for knitting and crochet

What to make with it

Drops Nord Print is suitable for everyday warm clothing – sweaters, socks, hats and gloves. It is easy to knit and crochet and gives clean stitches. As a group A yarn it suits Drops patterns designed for Alpaca, Baby Merino, Fabel and Flora.

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 Nord Print

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

Drops Nord Print is made of 45% alpaca, 30% polyamide, 25% wool. One ball weighs 50 g and has approx. 170 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 170 m, which is the yardage of one ball of Drops Nord Print, and round up. For bigger projects buy all balls at once.

How do I care for Drops Nord Print?

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 Nord Print feltable?

For Nord, Drops does not state feltability. Wash it only according to the care instructions and do not assume it is suitable for felting.

Is Drops Nord Print 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 I certificate no. 2013OK0060 (Aitex). Class I is the strictest and marks textiles suitable for products for children up to 3 years.

Will the colour driftwood 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.

Why can balls of a print yarn differ?

With printed yarns, balls can differ if they come from different dye lots. With some dyeing techniques they can also differ within one lot. This is not a defect but a characteristic of the yarn. For a bigger project alternate balls every few rows.

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.