Plymouth Yarn
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Plymouth Yarn Boku
Boku is a lovely self-striping wool/silk blend with long colorways and gradual color shifts. Think lovely garments and fun felted objects. Made in Taiwan.
- Content:
- 95% Wool/5% Silk
- Care:
- Hand Wash, Dry Flat
- Weight/Yardage:
- 50g/99yd
- Gauge:
- 4 sts = 1" on US 7
- Knitting Weight:
- Worsted
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by PowerReviews(based on 23 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
81%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good weight (18)
- Knits quickly (14)
- Nice texture (13)
- Dyed evenly (7)
- Hides mistakes (7)
Cons
- Coarse (5)
Best Uses
- Sweaters (10)
- Hats (8)
- Scarves (7)
- Gloves (5)
- Felting (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (14), Artist (7), Collector (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (21)
Most Liked Positive Review
I would buy this product again
I love this yarn for felting. It's cheaper than noro kureyon and it actually felts better. And no thick and thin spots, either. The colors are nice and it softens up as it ...Read complete review
I love this yarn for felting. It's cheaper than noro kureyon and it actually felts better. And no thick and thin spots, either. The colors are nice and it softens up as it felts. it's easy to spit join when necessary :)
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Most Liked Negative Review
breaks constantly
This is one of the only yarns that I have ever returned. On multiple skeins, it broke so consistently that I couldn't even cast on. Beautiful colorways will lure you in, but this ...Read complete review
This is one of the only yarns that I have ever returned. On multiple skeins, it broke so consistently that I couldn't even cast on. Beautiful colorways will lure you in, but this yarn is IMPOSSIBLE!!!
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Pros
- Good Weight
- Hides Mistakes
Cons
- Breaks Very Easily
- Coarse
Best Uses
Comments about Plymouth Yarn Boku:
I would not buy this yarn again as it is too difficult to work with. As it breaks so easily, I am not sure what i will make with it now.
Also, it is too rough to wear next to skin.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Hides Mistakes
- Knits Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Plymouth Yarn Boku:
I'm making a baby blanket with five different colors of Boku. I made a gauge swatch and washed it first because the yarn seemed way too scratchy. After washing, it is nice and soft and should be fine for the baby blanket. My only complaint is every so often I come across what feels like a wood splinter spun into the yarn. I'm being very cautious and removing these as I find them. When the blanket is finished and washed I will inspect it again and if necessary add another blanket to the gift to go between the baby and the knitted blanket.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Knitters Pride Cubics Circular Needles
Pros
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Plymouth Yarn Boku:
I love this yarn ! The mixtures of colors are beautiful and I love the texture. I am crocheting with it and love the way it crochets.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Felting
Comments about Plymouth Yarn Boku:
I love this yarn for felting. It's cheaper than noro kureyon and it actually felts better. And no thick and thin spots, either. The colors are nice and it softens up as it felts. it's easy to spit join when necessary :)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
- Subtle Color Shifts
Cons
Best Uses
- Cowl
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Plymouth Yarn Boku:
The yarn is easy to knit with. It doesn't split, easy to increase and decrease and do short rows. I enjoyed knitting with Plymouth Boku.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
Cons
- Coarse
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Sweaters
Comments about Plymouth Yarn Boku:
I used this yarn for a sweater I thought it was so so. The yarn was dyed evenly and the colors were beautiful and the self striping feature is great. However, the yarn splits easily and it is not so soft.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Beautiful color
Cons
- Coarse
- Sheds
Best Uses
- Paleolithic Garments
Comments about Plymouth Yarn Boku:
I was very disappointed with this yarn. I honestly never held such coarsely textured wool in my hands before and was completely baffled. Color was gorgeous and I hoped I would somehow "get used to it" but after 2 weeks of debating with myself I just had to return it. I could not imagine wearing any garment made of that fiber except perhaps making a very expensive and fancy, felted shoulder bag or pair of felted slippers. I was wondering if yarn would get softer after washing the garment with a lot of softener but did not want to risk spending $100 for a cardi just to throw it away.
After some research I found out that some lines of Noro have similar texture - I will definitely stay aways from those too ! Wish I read consumer reports before my purchase which I will do from now on without exception.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
- Shawl
Comments about Plymouth Yarn Boku:
I crocheted a beautiful shawl. This varigated yarn has long continuation of one color. Works up beautifully.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Beautiful Color Ways
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Hides Mistakes
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Shawl
- Sweaters
Comments about Plymouth Yarn Boku:
I mixed 3 color ways in a ruana, that was really admired at Stitches.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Plymouth Yarn Boku:
The only issue I had with it was while tying the knot. I pulled like I normally do after tying it and the yarn broke, both times.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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