Baby Alpaca and Merino Wool Yarn, 50 g Air-Blown Yarn Ball with 164 yd Yardage for Shawls, Sweaters and Accessories
DROPS Air is a medium-thick, airy yarn made from baby alpaca, polyamide and merino wool. Its blow-yarn construction creates a lightweight feel for knitting accessories, shawls, sweaters and jackets, including textured and cable patterns.
Each 1.8 oz (50 g) ball provides approximately 164 yd (150 m) of yarn. Choose from the listed color variants to coordinate handmade projects, then hand wash in cold water up to 30°C / 86°F and dry flat.
Features
- Air-blown yarn construction
- 65% alpaca, 28% polyamide and 7% wool
- Approximately 164 yd (150 m) per 50 g ball
- Recommended needle size: US 8 / 5 mm
- Suitable for accessories, shawls, sweaters and jackets
- Hand wash cold and dry flat
Specifications
- Product type: Yarn
- Brand: DROPS
- Content: 65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool
- Ball weight: 1.8 oz (50 g)
- Yardage: Approximately 164 yd (150 m)
- Recommended needle size: US 8 / 5 mm
- Gauge: 17 stitches x 22 rows per 4 in / 10 x 10 cm
- Care: Hand wash cold, maximum 30°C / 86°F; dry flat
- Variants:
Frequently Asked Questions
How much yarn is in one DROPS Air ball?
One 1.8 oz (50 g) ball contains approximately 164 yd (150 m).
What needle size is recommended for this yarn?
The source recommends US 8 / 5 mm needles and gives a gauge of 17 stitches x 22 rows per 4 in / 10 x 10 cm.
How should DROPS Air be washed?
Hand wash in cold water up to 30°C / 86°F and dry flat.
What projects suit this yarn?
It is described for accessories, shawls, sweaters and jackets, including textured and cable patterns.