Composition:45% alpaca, 30% polyamide, 25% wool Wire group:A (23 - 26 stitches )/ 4 ply / fingering Weight/Meter:50 g = approx. 170 m Recommended needles:3 mm Sample:10 x 10 cm = 24 stitches x 32 rows Maintenance : Hand wash at a maximum temperature of 30°C / Dry horizontally
Made in:Peru Origin of raw material:Alpaca and wool from South America, polyamide from Germany
Spun in a traditional 4-ply sock yarn, DROPS Nord is made in a combination of 45% superfine alpaca (for softness), 25% wool (for warmth and shape retention) and 30% polyamide (for strength and durability).
Easy to knit/crochet that produces crisp stitches and is ideal for warm everyday items such as jumpers, socks, hats and mittens, DROPS Nord is part of Yarn Group A and is particularly suitable for patterns created in DROPS Alpaca, Baby Merino, Fabel and Flora.
This yarn is Oeko-Tex® certified (certificate number 23.HPE.36896), Standard 100, Class II by the Hohenstein Institute. This means it has been tested and is completely free of hazardous substances and is considered safe for both humans and the environment. Class II means the yarn is suitable for direct contact with the skin in large fabrics, such as blouses, shirts, mattresses, etc.
