DROPS Nord – Luxurious Alpaca-Wool Blend Yarn for Socks & Stranded Knitting

Experience the perfect balance of softness and durability with DROPS Nord, a premium fingering weight yarn ideal for socks, Nordic patterns, and everyday garments. This exquisite alpaca-wool-polyamide blend offers warmth, stitch definition, and skin-friendly comfort – certified safe by Oeko-Tex® Standard 100.

Why Choose DROPS Nord Yarn?

Designed for crafters who demand both luxury and practicality, DROPS Nord combines:

• 45% superfine alpaca for cloud-like softness ✨
• 25% Peruvian Highland wool for warmth and shape retention
• 30% polyamide for exceptional durability (perfect for high-wear items like socks!)

Unlike typical sock yarns with merino-nylon blends, Nord’s unique composition delivers superior softness while maintaining excellent stitch definition for intricate colorwork.

Technical Specifications

Perfect for 3 mm Needles (US 2.5)

• Weight: 50 g (1.8 oz) skeins
• Yardage: ≈ 170–186 m (186 yds) per ball
• Gauge: 24 sts x 32 rows = 10×10 cm
• Yarn Group: A (23–26 stitches per 10 cm)

Easy Care Instructions

Hand wash at ≤30°C and lay flat to dry – maintaining the yarn’s beauty project after project.

Project Inspiration

This versatile 4-ply yarn shines in:

• Socks (use 1-2 strands for desired thickness)
• Nordic-style jumpers and hats
• Colorwork gloves and mittens
• Lightweight shawls with stunning stitch definition

Knitters love how the yarn blooms slightly after blocking, enhancing both softness and stitch clarity. The 28 available colors offer endless creative possibilities for stranded patterns.

Quality You Can Trust

• Oeko-Tex® Class II certified – safe for babies and sensitive skin ❤️
• Responsibly sourced materials from Peruvian alpacas and sheep
• Manufactured in Peru with strict quality controls

Compared to standard sock yarns, DROPS Nord offers:

• Higher softness (thanks to premium alpaca content)
• Better durability (30% polyamide reinforcement)
• Reliable color consistency across dye lots

Get Your DROPS Nord Today

Available in 19-28 rich colors with bulk discounts available. Free patterns included with purchase for compatible DROPS designs.