Running out of DROPS Air Blown Alpaca or looking for a more affordable, softer, or locally available alternative for your next crochet pattern? Because DROPS Air Blown Alpaca is classified as a Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn made from 65% Alpaca / 28% Polyamide / 7% Wool, swapping in another yarn without checking the yardage-to-gram ratio can leave you short by several skeins.
Each standard skein of DROPS Air Blown Alpaca weighs 50 grams and contains 164 yards (150 meters), with a recommended crochet hook size of 5.0mm (H-8) and an average retail price of $5.90. Use our interactive converter below to calculate exactly how many balls of any substitute yarn you need to buy:
Interactive DROPS Air Blown Alpaca Skein Substitution Converter
Top Direct Yarn Substitutes for DROPS Air Blown Alpaca (Worsted / Medium (#4))
To match the gauge and drape of DROPS Air Blown Alpaca without having to rewrite your crochet pattern stitch counts, choose a replacement from the same Worsted / Medium (#4) thickness category. Below is our side-by-side comparison of every compatible yarn in our database:
| Substitute Yarn Name | Fiber Content | Yards / Grams per Ball | Skeins Needed to Equal 5 Balls of DROPS Air Blown Alpaca | Est. Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Heart Super Saver | 100% Acrylic | 364 yds / 198g | 3 skeins | $4.99 |
| Caron Simply Soft | 100% Acrylic | 315 yds / 170g | 3 skeins | $5.49 |
| Caron One Pound | 100% Acrylic | 812 yds / 454g | 2 skeins | $11.99 |
| Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton | 100% Mercerized Cotton | 186 yds / 100g | 5 skeins | $5.99 |
| Lily Sugar’n Cream Cotton | 100% USA Grown Cotton | 120 yds / 71g | 7 skeins | $2.99 |
| Stylecraft Special Aran | 100% Premium Acrylic | 214 yds / 100g | 4 skeins | $3.69 |
| Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran | 100% Pure Cotton | 93 yds / 50g | 9 skeins | $3.49 |
| DROPS Paris Cotton | 100% Combed Cotton | 82 yds / 50g | 10 skeins | $2.20 |
| DROPS Nepal Aran | 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca | 82 yds / 50g | 10 skeins | $3.40 |
| Premier Basix Worsted | 100% Acrylic | 359 yds / 200g | 3 skeins | $4.49 |
| I Love This Yarn! Medium | 100% Soft Acrylic | 355 yds / 199g | 3 skeins | $5.29 |
How Many Skeins of DROPS Air Blown Alpaca Do You Need by Project Size?
Planning to crochet a blanket, sweater, or scarf using DROPS Air Blown Alpaca (164 yards per skein)? Here is the exact number of balls required across popular crochet projects:
| Project Type | Dimensions | Single Crochet Skeins | Double Crochet Skeins | Waffle Stitch Skeins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Blanket | 30″ × 36″ | 6 skeins (855 yds) | 7 skeins (1,069 yds) | 9 skeins (1,411 yds) |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ | 8 skeins (1,267 yds) | 10 skeins (1,584 yds) | 13 skeins (2,091 yds) |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ | 9 skeins (1,369 yds) | 11 skeins (1,711 yds) | 14 skeins (2,258 yds) |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ | 9 skeins (1,369 yds) | 11 skeins (1,711 yds) | 14 skeins (2,258 yds) |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ | 15 skeins (2,376 yds) | 19 skeins (2,970 yds) | 24 skeins (3,920 yds) |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ | 21 skeins (3,421 yds) | 27 skeins (4,277 yds) | 35 skeins (5,645 yds) |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ | 29 skeins (4,704 yds) | 36 skeins (5,881 yds) | 48 skeins (7,762 yds) |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ | 35 skeins (5,702 yds) | 44 skeins (7,128 yds) | 58 skeins (9,409 yds) |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ | 42 skeins (6,772 yds) | 52 skeins (8,465 yds) | 69 skeins (11,173 yds) |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ | 50 skeins (8,126 yds) | 62 skeins (10,157 yds) | 82 skeins (13,408 yds) |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ | 51 skeins (8,237 yds) | 63 skeins (10,296 yds) | 83 skeins (13,591 yds) |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ | 3 skeins (360 yds) | 3 skeins (450 yds) | 4 skeins (595 yds) |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ | 3 skeins (475 yds) | 4 skeins (594 yds) | 5 skeins (784 yds) |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ | 7 skeins (1,077 yds) | 9 skeins (1,346 yds) | 11 skeins (1,777 yds) |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ | 2 skeins (314 yds) | 3 skeins (392 yds) | 4 skeins (517 yds) |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ | 3 skeins (453 yds) | 4 skeins (566 yds) | 5 skeins (747 yds) |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ | 6 skeins (931 yds) | 8 skeins (1,164 yds) | 10 skeins (1,537 yds) |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ | 7 skeins (1,140 yds) | 9 skeins (1,426 yds) | 12 skeins (1,882 yds) |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ | 3 skeins (406 yds) | 4 skeins (507 yds) | 5 skeins (669 yds) |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ | 1 skeins (158 yds) | 2 skeins (198 yds) | 2 skeins (261 yds) |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ | 2 skeins (228 yds) | 2 skeins (285 yds) | 3 skeins (376 yds) |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ | 2 skeins (166 yds) | 2 skeins (208 yds) | 2 skeins (274 yds) |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ | 4 skeins (513 yds) | 4 skeins (642 yds) | 6 skeins (847 yds) |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ | 5 skeins (798 yds) | 7 skeins (998 yds) | 9 skeins (1,317 yds) |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ | 5 skeins (684 yds) | 6 skeins (855 yds) | 7 skeins (1,129 yds) |
Explore All 30 Commercial Yarn Substitution Guides
- Red Heart Super Saver
- Caron Simply Soft
- Caron One Pound
- Bernat Blanket
- Bernat Baby Blanket
- Bernat Velvet
- Bernat Softee Chunky
- Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick
- Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
- Lion Brand Mandala
- Lion Brand Hue + Me
- Lion Brand Coboo
- Lily Sugar’n Cream Cotton
- Stylecraft Special DK
- Stylecraft Special Aran
- Paintbox Yarns Simply DK
- Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran
- DROPS Paris Cotton
- DROPS Safran Egyptian Cotton
- DROPS Lima Wool Alpaca
- DROPS Nepal Aran
- DROPS Air Blown Alpaca
- Schachenmayr Catania
- YarnArt Jeans Amigurumi Yarn
- Alize Velluto Plush Chenille
- Himalaya Dolphin Baby Plush
- Premier Parfait Chunky
- Premier Basix Worsted
- I Love This Yarn! Medium
- Scheepjes Catona Mercerized Cotton
🧶 Free Interactive Crochet Yardage Calculators
Planning your next project? Calculate exact skein counts, meters, and Etsy pricing instantly: