DROPS Air - 65% baby alpaca, 7% merino wool, 28% polyamide

What other yarns can I combine this one with?

Many of DROPS yarns can be combined together to get a different tension, texture or feel. Here's a few combination ideas to inspire you.

DROPS Air + DROPS Kid-Silk

Super soft and luxurious, DROPS Air + DROPS Kid-Silk (Yarn Group C + A) is one of the most popular yarn combinations among DROPS fans, and it's easy to understand why - the result is just gorgeous!

The knitting tension resulting of this combination is 14 sts = 10 cm in width, using needle 7, which is a perfect fit for our Yarn Group D patterns. Which one will you make first?

Air 35, clay + Kid-Silk 42, almond

Patterns you can make with this combination HERE

DROPS Air + DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk

For warm and light garments that feel wonderful on your skin, try combining DROPS Air with DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk. Two threads of Yarn Group C combined = Yarn Group E, which gives a knitting tension of 10 sts x 14 rows = 10 x 10 cm, using needle 9, which is a perfect fit for our Yarn Group E patterns.

DROPS Air 01, off white + DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk 20, pink sand

Patterns you can make with this combination HERE

Shipping

All domestic orders take 1 to 2 business days to process prior to shipping from our warehouse (located in Plovdiv, Bulgaria), regardless of the selected shipping method. Shipping within Europe usually takes 3 to 5 working days. For shipment outside of Europe count to 7 working days (excluding Customs clearance).

The shipping costs are calculated based on the parcel weight including packaging. The rate is displayed in your shopping cart and during check out.

We provide tracking number for all shipments. This will let you track the location of your purchase.

Domestic shipping (Bulgaria)

We ship parcels by Econt and Speedy couriers.

We are happy to offer FREE SHIPPING (to Econt/Speedy courier office) on all domestic orders 99 lv. and more.  

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All EU countries

Romania, Greece, Cyprus, Hungary, Chechia, Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Poland

We ship parcels by CEE economy

*Requirements: maximum weight of one package 31.5 kg. Available for multi-packaged shipments.

*Once we receive payment we ship the parcel within 1 working day.

Austria, Germany, Belgium, France, Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, Luxembourg, Spain, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Sweden

We ship parcels by DPD economy

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Other destinations

We ship parcels by Air express

*Restrictions: A shipment could contain only one package with maximum weight of 3 kg.

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Duties and taxes: Items ordered for shipping outside EU may be subject to import duties and/or additional taxes or expenses. You will be responsible for payment of any such duties and/or taxes of addition.

Payment

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Domestic

Pay on delivery (POD) - a type of transaction in which the recipient makes payment at the time of delivery. *Please note that Econt courier accepts both cash and card payments, while Speedy courier only accepts cash payments.

Bank transfer - safe payment method that allows customers to transfer money to a bank account.

Debit/Credit card - safe online payment method. (soon)

Greece and Romania

Pay on delivery (POD) - a type of transaction in which the recipient makes payment at the time of delivery.

Bank transfer - safe payment method that allows customers to transfer money to a bank account.

Debit/Credit card - safe online payment method.

*Your bank must charge you the same rate for payments in euro across the EU as it does for equivalent national transactions. Banks based in EU countries outside the euro area must also apply this rule, and may not charge more for a payment in euros to/within another EU country than they do for a domestic payment in the national currency.

EU countries

Bank transfer - safe payment method that allows customers to transfer money to a bank account.

Debit/Credit card - safe online payment method.

*Your bank must charge you the same rate for payments in euro across the EU as it does for equivalent national transactions. Banks based in EU countries outside the euro area must also apply this rule, and may not charge more for a payment in euros to/within another EU country than they do for a domestic payment in the national currency.

Other countries

Bank transfer - safe payment method that allows customers to transfer money to a bank account.

Debit/Credit card - safe online payment method.

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*All prices are subject to change without notice.

You can always find specific washing instructions for each yarn type in the labels and in each online shade card (under the Care tab).

Find below some extra tips for the most popular yarn fibers, which will help you keep your garments in good condition.

General Yarn Care Tips

Wash garments using plenty of water, and if possible, separately. Never let the garment soak.

Wash dark colors separately. Dark colors often contain an excess of dye, so it's important to make sure the garment is rinsed until the water is clear, to avoid the excess dye affecting other colors in the garment.

Only use detergents that are made specifically for washing wool and other fine fibers, or a PH-neutral, dye free detergent.

Always shape the garment, and lay it flat to dry. Never dry the garment in direct sunlight.

Never put heavy dripping wet clothes to dry. Avoid drying garments on a surface that absorbs moisture, such as terry towels. In both cases, the garment can be discolored or lose its natural elasticity.

Please note that garments knitted with special "heavy" techniques can grow in use or in the wash.

Alpaca, mohair, silk and untreated wool:

Hand wash 30ºC (cold).

Dissolve detergent completely before adding the garment.

Move garment gently, don’t rub!

Rinse thoroughly.

Cotton, linen and mixed qualities:

Always machine wash at 40ºC or 60ºC depending on the instructions on the label. If washed at a wrong/lower temperature, colours may run. If this happens, wash again at the right temperature, i.e. according to the label. It is very important to adhere to the right temperature.

Don’t use too much fabric conditioner.

Use washing programs with plenty of rinsing time.

Cotton has the tendency to shrink in the wash, so make sure you measure the garment before washing, in order to shape it correctly after the wash.

Don’t tumble dry.

Superwash treated wool:

Superwash treated wool should be washed in machine, using the wool / gentle cycle program.

Don’t use fabric conditioner.

Merino wool:

DROPS Baby Merino, Big Merino and Merino Extra Fine are a Superwash treated yarns, which means they should be washed in the machine, using a gentle cycle program. That being said, there are a few more tips that are extremely relevant when it comes to caring for these yarns:

Follow the washing instructions provided on the yarn label and in the shade card for the yarn.

Wash merino wool in a 40 degrees / gentle cycle program.

Wash separately, using lots of water.

Use a small amount of wool detergent (without enzymes and optical brighteners).

NEVER use fabric softener (the wool fibers become too soft and can slide apart).

NEVER leave to soak!

NEVER leave garments wet in the washing machine for a long period of time!

NEVER hang to dry, instead dry the garments shaped on a flat surface.

Wool and silk:

In general, unless a yarn is Superwash treated, we discourage the use of washing machine, since even the wool program can make garments lose their shape and in the worst cases lead to shrinking. Qualities that include silk could also lose color.

Spin garments lightly in a pillowcase, or roll them into a towel and press out the moisture.

Never use a dryer for wool, the garment will shrink!

Unevenness in the garment will even out after wash or light steam ironing.

Remember to never put pressure o the garment neither in wet or dry conditions. Never steam iron on parts that are knitted in structures like cables. Never use iron or put press on Silk.

When steaming, use preferably a steam iron, or a regular iron and a damp cloth placed between the iron and garment. Note! The garment should never be press directly!

Always keep the yarn labels – they are your warranty! In order for us to deal with any complaints in an orderly manner, we need the labels as well as the knitted garment.