FABEL Wool - DROPS

FABEL DROPS Design Wool – 4-Ply Superwash Sock Yarn

75% wool 25% polyamide | 50g – 205m | Socks, baby garments, accessories

📋 Key features

• Composition75% wool – 25% polyamide
• Structure4-ply
• Skein weight50g
• Length205 metres
• Recommended needlesn° 2.0 mm
• Recommended crochet hookn° 3.0 mm
• Gauge24 sts x 32 rows = 10x10cm
• WashingMachine wash at 40°C on a delicate cycle
• Ideal forSocks, baby garments, accessories
• Approximate yield1 pair of adult socks with 2 skeins

🧵 The yarn

FABEL DROPS Design Wool is a 4-ply yarn designed for those seeking durability without compromising on softness. Its 75% wool and 25% polyamide composition makes it perfect for socks and garments subject to frequent wear, while the superwash treatment ensures machine washability without felting. Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified, it is also safe for the delicate skin of babies aged 0 to 3 years.

Each 50-gram skein offers approximately 205 metres of yarn, enough to make one pair of adult socks with just 2 skeins. The recommended method is using 2 mm needles or a 3 mm crochet hook, with a gauge of 24 sts x 32 rows on 10x10 cm.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

The 75% wool used in FABEL is spun to a softer quality than traditional sock yarns. This makes it comfortable against the skin, non-itchy and retains wool's natural temperature-regulating properties: keeping you warm in winter and absorbing moisture in summer. The superwash treatment allows it to be machine washed at 40°C without shrinking or felting, a crucial advantage for everyday garments such as socks and children's clothing.

The 25% polyamide reinforces the yarn's structure, increasing abrasion resistance in high-wear areas such as sock heels and toes. This synthetic fibre does not alter the softness of the wool but significantly extends the finished garment's lifespan, making it ideal for projects that must withstand frequent washing and intensive use.

📦 Skein size and yield

Each 50-gram skein offers approximately 205 metres of yarn. With a single skein, you can make small accessories such as children's neck warmers, headbands or oven mitts. A medium-sized pair of adult socks requires approximately 2 skeins, while a children's cardigan for ages 2-4 requires approximately 4-5, depending on the pattern.

For larger projects such as adult sweaters or blankets, allow approximately 8-12 skeins, depending on the size and stitch used. We recommend purchasing all the necessary skeins at once, especially for the PRINT and LONG PRINT variants, as each dye lot may show slight shade variations due to the fancy dyeing method.

🧶 Recommended method

2 mm needles are the ideal size for achieving a compact and durable fabric, perfect for socks that do not lose their shape after the first few washes. This size makes the best use of the yarn's 4-ply structure, creating a dense stitch that protects against the cold without feeling stiff. If you prefer a slightly softer fabric for garments such as shawls or wraps, you can use 2.5 mm needles.

For a 3 mm crochet hook, the yarn is suitable for projects such as amigurumi, bags, oven mitts and decorative accessories. The 4-ply structure ensures stitch uniformity and makes patterns easier to read, even for beginners. Thanks to its superior softness compared to other sock yarns, FABEL is also suitable for beginners who want to try technical projects without sacrificing working comfort.

✨ Why choose FABEL DROPS Wool

Unlike many sock yarns that can feel rough or stiff, FABEL is spun with a softer wool that makes it comfortable even for those with sensitive skin. The superwash treatment solves the main problem with traditional wool: you can machine wash it at 40°C without worrying that it will shrink or felt, a huge advantage for everyday garments such as socks, gloves and children's clothing.

Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class I certification guarantees that the yarn is free from harmful substances and safe even for babies aged 0 to 3 years. In everyday life, this means you can dress children in garments without worry, which retain their shape and colour after dozens of washes and do not lose their softness over time.

🎨 What you can make

FABEL is the ideal yarn for colourful and durable socks, but its softness also makes it perfect for children's garments such as cardigans, blankets, hats and booties. Thanks to the wide range of UNI COLOUR, PRINT and LONG PRINT colours, you can create knitted accessories such as gloves, beanies, neck warmers and shawls with unique colour effects without having to change skeins.

👩‍🎨 Who it is suitable for

FABEL is suitable for both beginners and experts. The 4-ply structure ensures smooth gliding on the needles and makes patterns easier to read, while its superior softness compared to traditional sock yarns makes working with it more enjoyable, even during long sessions. If you are learning to knit socks, this yarn forgives minor tension mistakes thanks to its natural elasticity.

Typical buyers are hobbyists looking for a machine-washable sock yarn, mothers who want to make safe garments for babies, and craftspeople who sell knitted accessories and need to guarantee long-lasting durability. The Oeko-Tex certification makes it particularly popular with those who work to commission for children.

🧼 Maintenance and care

• WashingMachine wash at 40°C on a delicate cycle
• BleachingDo not bleach
• SpinningDelicate spin cycle
• DryingDry flat on a horizontal surface
• IroningDo not iron
• StorageStore in a dry place away from heat sources

📌 Important note

📊 Technical data summary