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DROPS NORD Design Wool – Traditional 4-Ply Alpaca and Wool Sock Yarn

45% Superfine Alpaca - 25% Peruvian Highland Wool - 30% Polyamide | 50g – 170m | Socks, Sweaters, Winter Accessories

📋 Main features

• Composition45% Superfine Alpaca - 25% Peruvian Highland Wool - 30% Polyamide
• Skein weight50 grams
• Yardageapproximately 170 meters
• Recommended needles3.0 mm
• Recommended crochet hook2.0 mm
• WashingHand wash, maximum 30°C / Dry flat
• Ideal forSocks, sweaters, hats, gloves, Nordic and jacquard patterns
• Approximate yield1 pair of adult socks with 2 skeins

🧵 The yarn

DROPS NORD Design Wool is a traditional 4-ply sock yarn, created by combining three natural fibers and selected techniques to ensure softness, warmth, and wear resistance. Designed for those seeking a premium alpaca and wool yarn, DROPS NORD combines 45% superfine Peruvian alpaca, 25% wool from the Andean highlands, and 30% reinforcing polyamide, creating a perfect balance between tactile comfort and long-lasting durability.

Each 50-gram skein offers approximately 170 meters of fine, well-defined yarn, ideal for 3 mm needles or a 2 mm crochet hook. The 4-ply structure ensures clear and precise stitch definition, an essential feature for creating Nordic patterns, multi-color jacquard, durable socks, and handcrafted winter accessories.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

The 45% superfine alpaca from Peru is the main fiber in DROPS NORD and gives the yarn a naturally pleasant softness without weighing down the finished garment. Alpaca is an exceptional thermal fiber, warmer than traditional wool but incredibly lightweight, hypoallergenic, and free from lanolin. This makes it suitable even for those with sensitive skin who are looking for a warm yet delicate yarn to wear directly against the skin.

The 25% Peruvian highland wool provides natural warmth, shape retention over time, and a compact structure that does not lose its shape after washing. Peruvian wool is selected for its strong and resilient fibers, capable of maintaining the elasticity of the knitted fabric even after extensive use. This component allows DROPS NORD to be a perfect yarn for socks and accessories subjected to daily wear.

The 30% polyamide completes the composition by adding mechanical strength and wear resistance, an essential feature for socks, gloves, and accessories that must withstand frequent washing and intensive use. Polyamide reinforces the natural fiber without compromising its softness, ensuring that the garment retains its original shape and does not pill over time.

📦 Skein size and yield

Each skein of DROPS NORD weighs 50 grams and offers approximately 170 meters of yarn, a generous amount that allows you to make one pair of adult socks with just 2 skeins. For a winter hat, 1–2 skeins are enough, while a size M long-sleeved sweater requires approximately 8–10 skeins, depending on the pattern and knitting tension.

For projects requiring multiple skeins, such as sweaters with Nordic patterns or jacquard blankets, it is essential to purchase the entire required quantity in a single order to ensure color consistency. Variations between different batches may be noticeable, especially on large solid-colored surfaces. If in doubt about the quantity, contact customer service before purchasing.

🧶 Recommended technique

The recommended needles are 3.0 mm, the ideal size for achieving a 10x10 cm gauge swatch of 24 stitches by 32 rows in stockinette stitch. This gauge produces a compact yet soft fabric, perfect for socks that fit snugly without being tight and for sweaters that retain their shape without becoming stiff. Working with thinner needles (2.5 mm) produces a denser fabric suitable for gloves and accessories exposed to the wind, while 3.5 mm needles create a softer drape for shawls and scarves.

For those who work with a crochet hook, the recommended size is 2.0 mm, perfect for detailed amigurumi, decorative borders, and accessories with openwork stitches. DROPS NORD's 4-ply structure ensures excellent stitch definition even in multi-color jacquard projects, where every stitch must appear crisp and clearly separated from the others. This yarn is particularly appreciated for traditional Nordic patterns, where stitch precision makes the difference between amateur and professional work.

✨ Why choose DROPS NORD Design Wool

DROPS NORD solves the problem for those seeking a sock yarn that is soft, warm, and resistant to daily wear. Many sock yarns on the market are too stiff or contain excessive amounts of synthetic fibers, making them poorly breathable. DROPS NORD maintains 70% natural fibers (alpaca + wool), ensuring thermal comfort and breathability, while the 30% polyamide is used only where it is needed: reinforcing areas prone to friction without compromising the overall softness of the garment.

The Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class II certification guarantees that the yarn has been tested for harmful substances and is safe for direct contact with the skin over large areas, as required for t-shirts, sweaters, and socks. This means that DROPS NORD can be worn directly against the skin without the risk of irritation or allergies, an essential feature for those knitting garments for children or people with sensitive skin.

🎨 What you can make

DROPS NORD is the ideal yarn for durable and colorful socks, warm sweaters with Nordic and multi-color jacquard patterns, winter hats and gloves, soft scarves and cowls, and structured cardigans and pullovers. Its clear stitch definition makes it perfect for decorative projects where every stitch must be visible and precise.

👩‍🎨 Who it is suitable for

DROPS NORD is an easy-to-work yarn, suitable for both beginners who want to knit their first pair of socks and experienced crafters looking for a quality yarn for complex jacquard projects. The 4-ply structure glides smoothly over the needles and does not split easily, making it easy to work even for those with little experience.

This yarn is particularly appreciated by those who knit socks for the whole family, by artisans who sell handmade accessories on Etsy or at local markets, and by Nordic tradition enthusiasts looking for an authentic yarn to recreate Scandinavian jacquard patterns. It belongs to the DROPS yarn group, which means it is compatible with hundreds of free patterns designed for DROPS Alpaca, Baby Merino, Fabel, and Flora.

🧼 Care and maintenance

• WashingHand wash at a maximum of 30°C with a mild wool detergent
• BleachingDo not bleach
• SpinningAvoid spinning; squeeze gently
• DryingDry flat on a level surface away from heat sources
• IroningNot necessary; if needed, iron at a low temperature with a protective cloth
• StorageStore in a dry, well-ventilated place away from moths

📌 Important note

📊 Technical data summary