DROPS

DROPS Design AS, also known as DROPS or Garnstudio, is a well-established Norwegian yarn company founded in September 1983 and officially incorporated on February 19, 1995. The company is headquartered at Innspurten 11 C, 0663 Oslo, Norway, and is part of the privately held Drops Holding AS group. Stein Arild Rugtveit serves as the CEO and is one of the key figures behind the brand.

DROPS is known and loved across Canada and the USA for offering high-quality natural fibre yarns at exceptional prices - typically 20 to 30 percent below general market levels. This value is backed by their “max price” guarantee, ensuring accessibility without sacrificing quality. Their yarn selection includes wool, merino, alpaca, mohair, cotton, linen, silk, and innovative blends - all available in a wide range of weights from fine lace to super bulky and in an extensive palette of colours.

North American fibre artists especially appreciate DROPS for its transparency and ethical sourcing. Every yarn label clearly states the country of origin and manufacture. DROPS suppliers follow a strict Code of Conduct based on UN and ILO standards, ensuring responsible environmental practices, animal welfare (including a strict no-mulesing policy), fair labor, and anti-corruption safeguards.

What truly sets DROPS apart is its dedication to supporting the creative community. The brand offers over 160,000 free knitting and crochet patterns online, all available in multiple languages and suited for all skill levels. From classic Scandinavian silhouettes to modern shapes and textures, DROPS patterns are practical, stylish, and thoroughly tested.

At Beehive Wool Shop, we love DROPS for its unbeatable combination of premium fibre quality, ethical manufacturing, diverse yarn options, and a vast, inspiring pattern library - all at prices that make beautiful projects more accessible for knitters and crocheters across North America.