DROPS - Air (blown yarn in baby alpaca, merino and polyamide) 50 g

What is Drops Air and why does it stand out?

It is a blown yarn made from 65% baby alpaca, 28% polyamide and 7% merino wool, manufactured by DROPS Garnstudio. Its tubular structure reduces the weight of the ball by between 30% and 35% compared with a solid yarn of the same thickness, allowing you to knit voluminous yet surprisingly lightweight garments.

The blown yarn technique involves feeding the alpaca and merino fibres into a fine tube using air, rather than spinning them with traditional twist. The result is an airy, soft and fluffy yarn, with the usual aran/worsted thickness but with less density than an equivalent solid yarn. The Peruvian alpaca provides warmth, the merino wool softens the feel, and the polyamide structures the fibre to improve its durability.

It also has Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 Class II certification (number 22.HPE.07484, issued by the Hohenstein Institute), which guarantees the absence of harmful substances and makes it a suitable option for direct contact with the skin in loose-fitting garments such as jumpers, cardigans or scarves. It is also hypoallergenic, an advantage for those with sensitive skin.

What is Drops Air used for?

This blown yarn is ideal for knitting autumn-winter garments where warmth without weight is required: oversized jumpers, loose cardigans, voluminous neck warmers, hats, scarves and baby blankets. Its aran weight allows for quick projects on knitting needles and with crochet.

• ▷ Voluminous jumpers and cardigans for winter.
• ▷ Warm neck warmers, hats and scarves.
• ▷ Baby blankets and garments (non-itchy).
• ▷ Lightweight shawls and stoles for mid-season wear.
• ▷ Patterns with cables, twists or textured lacework.

Drops Air wool works well both in plain patterns and in structures with cables or raised textures, making it a highly adaptable option for different project styles.

Advantages of Drops Air

The main advantages of Drops Air, a blown baby alpaca and merino wool yarn, are its extreme lightness (up to 35% lighter than a traditional aran yarn), the soft feel of Peruvian alpaca, the durability provided by polyamide and its Oeko-Tex Class II certification.

• ▷ Blown yarn: up to 30-35% lighter than a traditional aran yarn.
• ▷ Soft and fluffy: non-itchy against the skin.
• ▷ Warm without feeling heavy: a baby alpaca and merino blend, ideal for winter.
• ▷ Goes a long way: 50 g = 150 m, excellent yield in voluminous projects.
• ▷ Feltable: suitable for controlled felting if the pattern requires it.
• ▷ Oeko-Tex® Class II certification: suitable for direct contact with the skin.

How should garments knitted with Drops Air be cared for?

Garments knitted with this blown wool require hand washing in lukewarm water (maximum 30 °C) and drying flat on a level surface. This care preserves the airy structure of the yarn, maintains the softness of the alpaca and prevents the garment from compacting with use.

• ▷ Washing: by hand, maximum 30 °C, with neutral soap.
• ▷ Drying: flat on a towel, never hung up.
• ▷ Ironing: at a low temperature and without pressing.
• ▷ Feltable: yes, by controlling hot water and friction.
• ▷ Storage: folded, in a dry place and protected from moths.

What makes Drops Air unique among blown yarns?

Drops Air sits among the lightest blown yarns on the European market. The blown yarn technique applied to baby alpaca and merino makes it a lightweight aran option comparable to benchmarks such as Sandnes Tynn Silk Mohair or Rowan Brushed Fleece, with the distinctive warmth of Peruvian alpaca.

Compared with other premium alternatives in the lightweight aran segment, it maintains a much more accessible price without compromising on softness or yield. This combination of noble fibres and good value for money explains its popularity among knitters across Europe for voluminous jumpers and oversized garments. You can browse the full DROPS range available at Garmon Yarns to complete your project with other compatible yarns from the same brand.

Why buy Drops Air from Garmon Yarns?

At Garmon Yarns we stock this blown wool in a wide selection of colours, both in Drops Air uni colour variants (solid shades) and Drops Air mix variants (mottled heathered finishes). Each ball is supplied labelled with its dye lot number, a key detail to ensure that all the skeins in your project come from the same batch and to avoid shade differences.

Our team can advise you on the number of balls needed according to the pattern size, colour combination and recommended needle size. This blown yarn is available at garmonyarns.com with personalised support to answer any questions before and after your purchase.