DROPS Yarn and Pattern Homepage

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We have hand-picked the UK’s favourite DROPS yarns for our collection here at Laughing Hens, including the much-loved DROPS Alpaca, super soft Baby Merino, cosy Nepal and versatile Safran. DROPS Design work hard to bring you the best knitting and crochet have to offer with inspiration, knitting patterns and advice as well as great quality Drops yarns at incredible prices that are 20-30% cheaper than similar products.

DROPS Design have an impressive catalogue of over 8000 patterns – to help you out we have cherrypicked only the best designs (and our favourites too!) to support our DROPS yarn collection. 

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DROPS Paris
DROPS Paris is spun from multiple thin strands of 100% cotton - a fibre that breathes and has a high absorbency, which makes garments made in this yarn cool and yet warm.
We have 22 colours to choose from
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DROPS Fabel
Compared to regular sock yarns, DROPS Fabel is spun in a softer wool quality, which makes it an amazing all-round yarn, suitable for far more than socks - try it for baby garments!
We have 22 colours to choose from
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MOST LOVED DROPS YARNS

ALPACA
This lovely yarn from DROPS is spun from 100% superfine alpaca & available in many colours, from the vibrant to the more subdued.

NEPAL
DROPS Nepal is a luxurious blend of superfine alpaca and Peruvian Highland wool, a mix that accentuates the softness and sheen of alpaca whilst having the shape stability and definition of wool. Both fibres are untreated, which means that they are only washed and not chemically treated prior to the dyeing, highlighting the fibre's beautiful natural properties.



 

EXTRA FINE MERINO

DROPS Merino Extra Fine is cable spun using extra fine merino wool fibres from free-range animals in South America. Gentle on the skin with exceptional stitch definition, this gorgeous merino DK yarn is great for children and baby garments.

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NEPAL

A luxurious blend of superfine alpaca and Peruvian Highland wool. A mix that accentuates the softness and sheen of alpaca whilst having the shape stability and definition of wool. Both fibres are untreated, which means that they are only washed and not chemically treated prior to dyeing.

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ALPACA

This lovely yarn from DROPS is spun from 100% superfine alpaca & available in many colours, from the vibrant to the more subdued.

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SAFRAN

DROPS Safran 100% Cotton knitting and crochet yarn. Spun from 100% Egyptian Cotton, Safran is smooth and soft with a delicate sheen, is extra durable and has fantastic stitch definition. Perfect for summer wear, baby clothes and accessories.

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BABY ALPACA SILK

A deliciously soft blend of baby alpaca and mulberry silk with beautiful drape. This gorgeous yarn has temperature regulating properties and is fabulously gentle against sensitive skin. Perfect for luxurious accessories, lace stitch designs and baby garments.

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AIR

DROPS Air is an exciting "blow yarn", made from soft baby alpaca and warm merino wool, that is lightweight with lovely drape and a gentle halo. This light, airy, aran weight yarn feels gentle against the skin, making it perfect for shawls, sweaters and accessories.

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Merino Extra Fine
DROPS Merino Extra Fine is cable spun using extra fine merino wool fibres from free-range animals in South America. Gentle on the skin
with exceptional stitch definition, this gorgeous merino DK yarn is great for children and baby garments.
Paris
DROPS Paris is a 100% combed cotton, Aran weight yarn that is soft to the touch and with a delicate matte appearance and
lovely drape. This cotton yarn works up fast and easily - a great choice for beginners and for creating homeware projects
like potholders, cloths and face pads.

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All of DROPS Design’s patterns are available for free on our website.

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Knitting pattern for Bewitched, a comfy, oversized sweater with brioche rib bishop's sleeves and ribbed welts using DROPS Air.

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Crochet pattern for Carried Away, circular base tote bag in a floral Nordic style using DROPS Safran

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Knitting pattern for Parker, a relaxed fit men's sweater in textured rib with shawl collar using one strand each of DROPS Alpaca and Kid Silk

 

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Knitting pattern for Odeta, a wrap front baby cardigan in garter stitch with eyelet lace design detail and scalloped edgings using DROPS Baby Merino.

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Knitting pattern for knitted socks with stripes. Size 35-43. Piece is knitted top down with 2 strands in DROPS Fabel.

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Crochet pattern for Sleepy Head, a lacy crochet baby blanket using DROPS Baby Merino or DROPS Safran.

 

DROPS
Knitting pattern for Bewitched, a comfy, oversized sweater with brioche rib bishop's sleeves and ribbed welts using DROPS Air.
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Crochet pattern for Carried Away, circular base tote bag in a floral Nordic style using DROPS Safran
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Knitting pattern for Parker, a relaxed fit men's sweater in textured rib with shawl collar using one strand each of DROPS Alpaca and Kid Silk
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Knitting pattern for Odeta, a wrap front baby cardigan in garter stitch with eyelet lace design detail and scalloped edgings using DROPS Baby Merino.
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Knitting pattern for knitted socks with stripes. Size 35-43. Piece is knitted top down with 2 strands in DROPS Fabel.

 

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Crochet pattern for Sleepy Head, a lacy crochet baby blanket using DROPS Baby Merino or DROPS Safran.

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