What kind of yarn is DROPS Fiesta and what projects is it recommended for?

<div class="faq-answer"><p><b>DROPS Fiesta</b> is a <b>DK-weight superwash sock yarn</b>, a blend of 75% wool and 25% polyamide in 50 g balls with approximately 110 m. As a warm, hard-wearing yarn, it is designed for socks that are washed frequently, but it also works very well for jumpers, cardigans, hats, cowls, mittens and everyday garments where you want a balance between comfort, durability and easy care.</p></div>

What needles and tension are recommended for knitting with DROPS Fiesta?

<div class="faq-answer"><p>The brand’s reference tension for <b>DROPS Fiesta</b> is a 10 x 10 cm swatch of 21 stitches x 28 rows using 4 mm needles, within DROPS yarn group B (DK). From there, you can adjust your needle size up or down by half a size depending on your knitting tension and the type of project: a slightly smaller needle for compact, long-lasting socks, and a slightly larger one if you want a looser drape in jumpers or shawls.</p></div>

How should DROPS Fiesta sock yarn be washed and cared for?

<div class="faq-answer"><p>As a <b>superwash sock yarn</b>, <b>DROPS Fiesta</b> is designed to be machine washed, always on a wool or delicate programme at 40 ºC, with a gentle spin and a wool-specific detergent, free from enzymes and bleaching agents. Do not use fabric softener, do not leave your garments to soak and do not tumble dry them: ideally, reshape them and dry flat, away from direct heat or sunlight, to preserve the elasticity and appearance of the fabric for longer.</p></div>

Is DROPS Fiesta suitable for baby clothes or sensitive skin?

<div class="faq-answer"><p>Yes. <b>DROPS Fiesta</b> has <b>Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class I certification</b>, which is the strictest level and indicates that the yarn has been tested and contains no harmful substances, making it suitable even for baby garments from 0 to 3 years. Even so, as a DK-weight sock yarn with polyamide content, it is more commonly used for booties, socks, outer layers and accessories than for baby garments worn directly next to the skin, where many knitters prefer extra-soft merino yarns.</p></div>

How many balls of DROPS Fiesta do I need for my projects?

<div class="faq-answer"><p>Each ball of <b>DROPS Fiesta</b> provides around 110 metres of yarn. The total amount will depend on the size, type of garment and pattern design, so the most reliable way is to follow the metreage estimate given in your pattern and divide it by the 110 m per ball. For socks and small accessories you will usually only need a few balls, while for full jumpers or cardigans you will need a larger quantity, similar to other DK sock yarns in group B.</p></div>

Can I combine DROPS Fiesta with other DROPS group B yarns?

<div class="faq-answer"><p>Yes. As a yarn in DROPS yarn group B, <b>DROPS Fiesta</b> can be used in many patterns written for other DROPS DK yarns such as Karisma, Lima or Merino Extra Fine, as long as you match the same tension. It is a great option when you want a more hard-wearing, easy-care version of an existing design: you can keep the same pattern, but substitute the original yarn with <b>DROPS Fiesta</b> and adjust your tension if needed.</p></div>

Where can I buy DROPS Fiesta online in Spain?

<div class="faq-answer"><p>You can <b>buy DROPS Fiesta online</b> from specialist yarn and craft shops that work with the brand’s official stockists. In Spain, one option is Garmonyarns, an online shop focused on yarns and accessories, with stock held in the country, detailed product descriptions and customer service in Spanish to help you choose the most suitable sock yarn for your projects.</p></div></div>

▷ Buy【DROPS Fiesta】multicolour superwash sock yarn

Name: DROPS - Fiesta
Brand: Drops
SKU: DRPS-106128
Price: 2.7 EUR
Availability: InStock

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DROPS Fiesta: 75% wool 25% polyamide superwash sock yarn

DROPS Fiesta is a DK-weight superwash sock yarn in DROPS yarn group B, with a blend of 75% wool and 25% polyamide in 50 g balls (approx. 110 m). Its four-ply construction and fibre blend provide warmth, lightness and good resistance to abrasion, so socks and everyday garments stand up better to wear. This DK sock yarn feels pleasant to the touch, with balanced elasticity and good stitch definition, ideal for both knitting and crochet.

The DROPS Fiesta range includes solid colours, blends and print shades with a visual effect similar to hand-dyed yarns. Each ball shows small variations in shade and colour sequence, so no two projects will be exactly the same. In narrower projects such as socks, the colour pattern tends to form more defined stripes and transitions, while in jumpers, shawls or cardigans the gradient is spread out and softened across the fabric, giving a more diffused look.

This sock yarn is made in the European Union using wool from South America and polyamide from Germany, and has Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class I certification, which indicates that it contains no harmful substances and is suitable even for baby garments. Thanks to its superwash finish, DROPS Fiesta can be machine washed on a wool cycle at 40°C, without fabric softener and always dried flat, which makes it easier to care for socks, jumpers and accessories that are worn and washed frequently.

How to use DROPS Fiesta for socks and everyday knits

As a yarn in DROPS yarn group B (DK), DROPS Fiesta works very well in many patterns designed for DROPS DK yarns such as Karisma, Lima or Merino Extra Fine, when you want a more durable, easy-care version for socks or hard-working everyday knits. It is ideal for warm socks that are slightly thicker than classic fingering-weight sock yarns, but also for lightweight jumpers, cardigans, hats, cowls and mitts that need to withstand friction and frequent washing, in both adult and children’s sizes.

Using 4 mm needles, the suggested tension is 21 stitches x 28 rows over 10 x 10 cm, a typical gauge for DK yarns. If you want to control the colour effect of DROPS Fiesta in socks or other garments, it is worth knitting a large swatch and adjusting your stitch count until you get a colour pattern you find balanced. By following the care instructions for superwash yarns (delicate cycle, no fabric softener, dry flat), your projects will keep their shape, colour and appearance better over time.

Key features of DROPS Fiesta sock yarn

Composition:

75% Wool, 25% Polyamide

Yarn group:

B (20–22 sts)

Yarn weight:

8 ply / DK

Weight / length:

50 g = approx. 110 m

Recommended needle size:

4 mm

Tension / gauge:

10 x 10 cm = 21 sts x 28 rows

Care instructions:

Machine wash on delicate cycle at 40°C / Do not use fabric softener / Dry flat

Made in:

EU

Origin of raw materials:

Wool from South America, polyamide from Germany

Certification:

This yarn is certified according to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 Class I (certificate number 2013OK0060), issued by the AITEX Technical Textile Institute. This means it has been tested and does not contain harmful substances, and is therefore considered safe from both a human and ecological point of view. Class I is the highest level and means the yarn is suitable for baby items (from 0 to 3 years).

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