DROPS Merino Extra Fine

DROPS Merino Extra Fine is a 100% extra fine merino wool DK yarn, classified by the brand in yarn group B (20–22 stitches). Each ball weighs 50 g and has approximately 105 m, placing it midway between a lighter and a medium-weight yarn. This makes it very versatile for adult, children’s and baby garments that need warmth without feeling too heavy.

Yes. DROPS Merino Extra Fine is spun from very soft extra fine merino fibres and has Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Class I certification, which means it has been tested and approved for use in baby items. In addition, the wool comes from free-range, mulesing-free sheep in South America, so it is a responsible option if you are looking for a washable merino wool for babies or for people with delicate skin.

As a superwash merino wool, DROPS Merino Extra Fine can be machine washed on a delicate 40°C cycle. It is important to choose a specific wool or delicate programme with low friction and a suitable detergent, and always avoid fabric softener. After washing, dry the garment flat on a horizontal surface, without using a tumble dryer or harsh spin cycles, to help it keep its shape, elasticity and good stitch definition.

The brand’s guideline for DROPS Merino Extra Fine is a 10 x 10 cm tension square of 21 stitches x 28 rows in stocking stitch using 4 mm needles. This tension gives a well-balanced fabric for most garments. However, your final needle size will depend on your own tension and the project: for lighter, more fluid garments you can go up half a needle size, while for more structured cardigans or cowls with extra body it is usually best to stay close to the recommended tension or even adjust slightly down to a smaller needle.

DROPS Merino Extra Fine is particularly good for everyday jumpers, cardigans and jackets for both adults and children, as well as medium-weight hats, scarves, cowls and mittens. Its cabled construction and elasticity make textured stitches, cables and raised stitch patterns stand out clearly. It is also a great choice for machine-washable baby blankets and for school garments that need to cope with frequent washing without losing their appearance.

Like any soft merino wool, DROPS Merino Extra Fine may show a little pilling in high-friction areas with continuous wear, but its cabled construction and moderate thickness help garments keep a good surface and structure over time. To minimise bobbling and prevent the garment from stretching out of shape, it is important to work to the recommended tension, always wash on a delicate programme, avoid long soaks and dry the garment flat, gently reshaping it while it is still damp.

You can buy DROPS Merino Extra Fine from specialist knitting and crochet shops that work with the brand’s official distributors and offer complete product information, tension details and advice before you buy. Ideally, choose an online shop such as Garmon Yarns, with a good customer service team to help answer your questions.

At Garmonyarns.com you can buy DROPS Merino Extra Fine online with 24h delivery within Spain. And because it is a specialist shop for yarns and knitting accessories, it is easier to complete your order in one go, adding yarns, needles, stitch markers and other materials to go with this merino yarn in a single parcel.