DROPS Lima Yarn - 50 g / 100 m

DROPS Lima is a durable and pleasantly soft wool-and-alpaca yarn for everyday knitting. It combines the resilience of 65% wool with the softness of 35% alpaca fiber, making it ideal for warm sweaters as well as other garments.

DROPS Lima is made from four strands, and its fibers are only washed before dyeing, not chemically treated. This helps preserve the natural properties of wool and alpaca, the pleasant texture, and good shape retention. One 50 g ball contains about 100 m of yarn. The recommended needle size is 4 mm, and the approximate gauge is 21 stitches and 28 rows over 10 × 10 cm.

What is DROPS Lima yarn suitable for?

• classic and Norwegian-pattern sweaters;
• jackets, vests, and warm everyday clothing;
• hats, scarves, gloves, and other accessories;
• outerwear and sporty knits;
• firmer knits that need good shape retention;
• children's and baby knits.

Why choose DROPS Lima?

This yarn is suitable for projects where both durability and comfort matter. Wool helps the knit keep its shape and provides warmth, while alpaca adds extra softness. DROPS Lima is a practical choice for garments meant to be worn regularly, while retaining the natural beauty of the fibers.

The yarn is produced in Peru from wool and alpaca fibers of South American origin. It has been awarded the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, Class I certificate (certificate no. 23.HPE.36896), confirming that the yarn has been tested for harmful substances and is also suitable for baby items from 0 to 3 years old.

Knitting advice

Before starting a larger project, we recommend knitting a swatch and checking the gauge. If necessary, choose larger or smaller needles to achieve the gauge and the desired fabric structure stated in the pattern. Since DROPS Lima is not a Superwash yarn, the knit may felt.

The shades of the yarn shown on different devices may vary slightly. Small shade differences are also possible between different dye lots, so for one project we recommend buying the required amount of yarn at once.

Care

• Hand wash at temperatures up to 30 °C.
• Do not wash in the Superwash cycle of a washing machine.
• Dry flat on a level surface.
• After washing, gently reshape the knit to its original form.

Frequently asked questions

What is DROPS Lima made of?

The yarn consists of 65% wool and 35% alpaca. This fiber blend creates a durable, warm, and pleasantly soft knit.

How much yarn is in one ball?

One ball contains 50 g, or about 100 m of yarn.

What needles are recommended for DROPS Lima yarn?

The recommended needle size is 4 mm. The approximate gauge is 21 stitches and 28 rows over 10 × 10 cm.

Can DROPS Lima be machine washed?

No, this is not a Superwash yarn. The finished knit should be hand washed at temperatures up to 30 °C and dried flat on a level surface.