It’s almost summer here, but Down Under in Australia, winter is just around the corner. As part of our “Down Under” week, we’re highlighting DROPS’ most beautiful winter patterns (and matching yarns)! DROPS is also having a huge sale through the end of this month, so stock up on all your favorite yarns at a great discount!
DROPS Baby Merino
Drops Baby Merino is a super-soft yarn that doesn’t itch, making it ideal for knitting baby clothes. This yarn is spun from 100% Merino Wool and has a “superwash” finish, so it’s machine-washable! Here are a few of our favorite patterns using this yarn:
Scent of Rain Sweater
You'll need:
- 7 to 10 balls of DROPS Baby Merino 37 (depending on the size)
- Knitting Needles (without stoppers) 3 mm and 2.5 mm
- 3 mm and 2.5 mm Circular Knitting Needles
- Cables 40, 60, and 80 cm
Roasted Chestnut Hat
You'll need:
- 2 balls of DROPS Baby Merino 52
- 3 mm Circular Knitting Needles
- Knitting Needles (without tips) 3 mm
- 40 cm cable
Hazelnut Wrist Warmers
You'll need:
- 2 balls of DROPS Baby Merino 17
- 3 mm Knitting Needles
DROPS Fabel
Drops Fabel is spun from soft wool and Polyamide. The yarn is four-ply and Superwash-treated, so it’s machine-washable and easy to care for. This yarn is perfect for socks because it’s very durable! In addition to socks, it’s also great for knitting baby and kidswear. Here are a few of our favorite patterns using this yarn:
Watermelon Wanderers Socks
You'll need:
- 2 balls of DROPS Fabel 100
- 1 or 2 Balls of DROPS Fabel 151 (depending on the size)
- 1 or 2 balls of DROPS Fabel 153 (depending on the size)
- Knitting Needles (without tips) 4 mm
Silver Racers Socks (Crocheted Socks)
You'll need:
- 2 balls of DROPS Fabel 100
- 2 balls of DROPS Fabel 114
- 1 ball of DROPS Kid Silk 01
- 5 mm Crochet Hook
Fearless Hat
You'll need:
- 2 balls of Drops Fabel 920
- 3.5 mm Circular Knitting Needles
- Knitting Needles (without tips) 3.5 mm
- 40 cm cable
DROPS Nepal
Drops Nepal is a fairly thick yet luxurious yarn, spun from Alpaca and wool. The fibers are untreated, which means that the wool has only been washed and has not been subjected to any chemical treatments prior to dyeing. This preserves the yarn’s natural properties and ensures it retains its beautiful shape. Here are a few of our favorite projects made with this yarn:
Atlanterhavsveien Jacket
You'll need:
- 11 to 18 balls of DROPS Nepal 0501 (depending on the size)
- 1 or 2 balls of DROPS Nepal 0100
- 5- and 4-mm Circular Knitting Needles
- Knitting Needles (without tips) 5 and 4 mm
- Cables 40 and 80 cm
Snow Trail Sweater
You'll need:
- 11 to 18 balls of DROPS Nepal 02 (depending on the size)
- Knitting Needles (without stoppers) 4.5 and 5.5 mm
- Circular Knitting Needles, 4.5 and 5.5 mm
- Cables 40 and 80 cm
- Cable needle
Comfort Chronicles Poncho
You'll need:
- 24 balls of DROPS Nepal 0100
- 5 mm Circular Knitting Needles
- Cable needle
- Cables 40 and 60 cm
DROPS Snow
Drops Snow is a voluminous, wonderfully soft, and airy yarn made from 100% pure wool. Drops Snow is easy to knit and crochet with and produces a warm and cozy result. A chunky scarf or hat is a breeze to make and totally on-trend! Here are a few of our favorite patterns using this yarn:
Christmas Sparkle Mittens
You'll need:
- 2 balls of DROPS Snow 53
- 1 ball of Drops Snow 01
- 1 ball of Drops Snow 08
- Knitting Needles (without tips) 5 and 5.5 mm
Clear Winter Sky Sweater
You'll need:
- 12 to 19 balls of DROPS Snow 87 (depending on the size)
- 7- and 8-mm Circular Knitting Needles
- Knitting Needles (without tips) 7 and 8 mm
- Cables 40 and 80 cm
Rosé Bubbles Jacket
You'll need:
- 13 to 21 balls of DROPS Snow 13 (depending on the size)
- 7- and 8-mm Circular Knitting Needles
- Knitting Needles (without tips) 7 and 8 mm
- Cables 40 and 80 cm
DROPS Soft Tweed
Drops Soft Tweed is a super-soft tweed yarn made from fine alpaca wool, Merino Wool, and Viscose. By carding these fibers together with small felted tweed knots, the yarn features flecks of color that give it extra character. Carding also has the advantage of making the yarn lighter and more breathable than comparable combed yarns. Here are a few of our favorite projects made with this yarn:
Sailor Stripes Sweater
You'll need:
- 8 to 13 balls of DROPS Soft Tweed 01
- 3 to 5 balls of DROPS Soft Tweed 10
- 3- and 4-mm Circular Knitting Needles
- Knitting Needles (without tips) 3 and 4 mm
- Cables 40 and 80 cm
Casual Tweed Cardigan
You'll need:
- 7 to 11 balls of DROPS Soft Tweed 05
- 5 to 7 balls of DROPS Kid Silk 42
- Circular Knitting Needles, 4, 4.5, and 5 mm
- Knitting Needles (without stoppers) 4 and 5 mm
- Cable, 80 cm
Peanut Butter Cookie Hat (Crocheted Hat)
You'll need:
- 2 balls of Drops Soft Tweed 02
- 1 ball of DROPS Soft Tweed 04
- 4 mm Crochet Hook
DROPS Polaris
Drops Polaris is a single-ply yarn with natural properties and a beautiful shape and texture. The variation in the yarn’s thickness creates a playful effect, making it ideal for winter accessories such as hats, scarves, bags, and ponchos. We’ll highlight a few patterns you can make with this yarn!
Celebrate Winter Hat and Scarf
You'll need:
- 6 balls of DROPS Polaris 04
- Circular Knitting Needles, 12, 15, and 20 mm
- 60 cm cable
Snow Bird Cardigan
You'll need:
- 11 to 18 balls of DROPS Polaris 01 (depending on the size)
- 10- and 12-mm Circular Knitting Needles
- Cable, 80 cm
Winter Harbor Blanket
You'll need:
- 15 balls of DROPS Polaris 01
- 1 ball of Drops Snow 01
- 12 mm Circular Knitting Needles
- Cable, 80 cm
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