Running out of DROPS Safran Egyptian Cotton or looking for a more affordable, softer, or locally available alternative for your next crochet pattern? Because DROPS Safran Egyptian Cotton is classified as a Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarn made from 100% Egyptian Cotton, swapping in another yarn without checking the yardage-to-gram ratio can leave you short by several skeins.
Each standard skein of DROPS Safran Egyptian Cotton weighs 50 grams and contains 175 yards (160 meters), with a recommended crochet hook size of 3.0mm (D-3) and an average retail price of $2.30. Use our interactive converter below to calculate exactly how many balls of any substitute yarn you need to buy:
Interactive DROPS Safran Egyptian Cotton Skein Substitution Converter
Top Direct Yarn Substitutes for DROPS Safran Egyptian Cotton (Fine / Sport Weight (#2))
To match the gauge and drape of DROPS Safran Egyptian Cotton without having to rewrite your crochet pattern stitch counts, choose a replacement from the same Fine / Sport Weight (#2) 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 Safran Egyptian Cotton | Est. Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schachenmayr Catania | 100% Mercerized Cotton | 137 yds / 50g | 7 skeins | $3.80 |
| YarnArt Jeans Amigurumi Yarn | 55% Cotton / 45% Polyacrylic | 174 yds / 50g | 6 skeins | $2.99 |
How Many Skeins of DROPS Safran Egyptian Cotton Do You Need by Project Size?
Planning to crochet a blanket, sweater, or scarf using DROPS Safran Egyptian Cotton (175 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″ | 8 skeins (1,366 yds) | 10 skeins (1,708 yds) | 13 skeins (2,254 yds) |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ | 12 skeins (2,024 yds) | 15 skeins (2,530 yds) | 20 skeins (3,340 yds) |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ | 13 skeins (2,186 yds) | 16 skeins (2,732 yds) | 21 skeins (3,607 yds) |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ | 13 skeins (2,186 yds) | 16 skeins (2,732 yds) | 21 skeins (3,607 yds) |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ | 22 skeins (3,795 yds) | 28 skeins (4,744 yds) | 36 skeins (6,262 yds) |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ | 32 skeins (5,465 yds) | 40 skeins (6,831 yds) | 52 skeins (9,017 yds) |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ | 43 skeins (7,514 yds) | 54 skeins (9,393 yds) | 71 skeins (12,398 yds) |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ | 53 skeins (9,108 yds) | 66 skeins (11,385 yds) | 86 skeins (15,028 yds) |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ | 62 skeins (10,816 yds) | 78 skeins (13,520 yds) | 102 skeins (17,846 yds) |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ | 75 skeins (12,979 yds) | 93 skeins (16,224 yds) | 123 skeins (21,415 yds) |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ | 76 skeins (13,156 yds) | 94 skeins (16,445 yds) | 125 skeins (21,707 yds) |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ | 4 skeins (576 yds) | 5 skeins (719 yds) | 6 skeins (950 yds) |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ | 5 skeins (759 yds) | 6 skeins (949 yds) | 8 skeins (1,252 yds) |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ | 10 skeins (1,720 yds) | 13 skeins (2,151 yds) | 17 skeins (2,839 yds) |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ | 3 skeins (501 yds) | 4 skeins (626 yds) | 5 skeins (827 yds) |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ | 5 skeins (724 yds) | 6 skeins (904 yds) | 7 skeins (1,194 yds) |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ | 9 skeins (1,488 yds) | 11 skeins (1,860 yds) | 15 skeins (2,455 yds) |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ | 11 skeins (1,822 yds) | 14 skeins (2,277 yds) | 18 skeins (3,006 yds) |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ | 4 skeins (648 yds) | 5 skeins (810 yds) | 7 skeins (1,069 yds) |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ | 2 skeins (253 yds) | 2 skeins (316 yds) | 3 skeins (417 yds) |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ | 3 skeins (364 yds) | 3 skeins (455 yds) | 4 skeins (601 yds) |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ | 2 skeins (266 yds) | 2 skeins (332 yds) | 3 skeins (438 yds) |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ | 5 skeins (820 yds) | 6 skeins (1,025 yds) | 8 skeins (1,353 yds) |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ | 8 skeins (1,275 yds) | 10 skeins (1,594 yds) | 13 skeins (2,104 yds) |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ | 7 skeins (1,093 yds) | 8 skeins (1,366 yds) | 11 skeins (1,803 yds) |
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