Quick Summary
DROPS Soft Tweed 16 Mix Guacamole is a tweed yarn for hand knitting. It is described as a soft tweed yarn made from a blend of merino wool, superfine alpaca and viscose, with a rustic, elegant finish.
The stated ball length is 130 m per 50 g ball. The yarn is listed with a recommended needle size of 4.00 mm and a tension of 21 sts x 28 rows in 10 cm.
Key Details
| Detail | Verified information and buyer relevance |
|---|---|
| Product type | Soft tweed yarn for hand knitting. |
| Blend | 50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose. |
| Ball length | 130 m per 50 g ball, useful for planning how much yarn you need. |
| Needle size | 4.00 mm needles are recommended. |
| Tension | 21 sts x 28 rows in 10 cm. |
What to Compare Before Buying
- Colour and mix: The colourway is 16 Mix Guacamole, so check the shade against the project you have in mind.
- Ball length: Compare the stated 130 m per ball with the amount needed for your pattern or garment size.
- Needle size and tension: The recommended 4.00 mm needle size and 21 sts x 28 rows gauge should match the pattern you want to follow.
- Fibre blend: The wool, alpaca and viscose blend affects the feel and finish of the yarn, so compare it with the look and texture you want.
Before You Decide
Check that the colourway, ball length and gauge match your knitting project before choosing this yarn. If you are following a pattern, make sure the stated needle size and tension suit it before you begin.
