Plymouth Yarn Encore is a favorite machine-washable acrylic and wool blend, perfect for everything from kids' clothing to afghans and beyond. The 75% acrylic content makes it hard-wearing and easy on the budget, while the 25% wool gives it stitch definition and a little spring, so cables and textured stitches stay crisp. It washes and tumble dries on low, and comes in a large range of shades that are easy to combine.
It's one of the most-reviewed yarns at yarn.com, rated 4.8 stars by 350+ knitters. Reviewers use it most often for baby blankets, kids' and adult sweaters, and charity knitting — hats, scarves and lap robes made by the boxful. The comments that come up again and again: it's easy to knit with, it washes and dries well without losing its shape, it "wears like iron", and the price makes multi-color projects affordable.
199 yds (182 m) per 100 g ball. Knits to 20 stitches over 4" on US 8 (5 mm) needles; recommended crochet hook H (5 mm). 75% acrylic, 25% wool. Machine wash gentle, tumble dry low. Many Encore patterns are available from Plymouth Yarn — see the entire Encore line.
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| Brand: | Plymouth Yarn |
| Blend: | 75% Acrylic 25% Wool |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Length: | 199yds (182m) |
| Recommended Needles: | US 8 (5mm) |
| Tension: | 20 stitches to 4" |
| Recommended Crochet Hook: | H (5.00mm) |
| Care Instructions: | Tumble Dry, Low Heat, Machine Wash Gentle |
| Craft: | Crochet, Knitting |
| Net Weight: | 100g (3.53oz) |
| Country of Origin: | Turkey |
Knitted a free pattern baby blanket for my dear friend with this beautiful yarn. One of the best blankets I’ve ever made and I have been making baby blankets for 30 years! Keeps a shape but yet thick enough & so wonderfully soft!
I have used it for years. I am an avid Plymouth user for 30 years. It has 25 percent wool which makes it awesome to work with. I made over 30 afghans and they look brand new. I am from Methuen and also like to support my city.
It is warm and washable. I'm using it for blankets and afghans.
I love this yarn! I make a lot of hats and scarves for donation and this yarn is perfect for giving. It washes well, can be dried in a dryer, and is a delight to knit with great stitch definition.
Plymouth Encore acrylic/wool yarn is really easy to knit with, washes and dries well, and wears like iron. It is great for blankets or lap robes, with a large variety of colors from which to choose. The price is easy on the budget too. Just a very good buy.
Perfect for little boy/dad matching sweaters for Christmas. Gifting two sets this year. WEBS helped when I needed an additional skein with the same dye lot. Thanks-you saved the project!
I have been using Plymouth Encore Worsted for years. It is always great quality, and rarely has tied knots. I mostly use it for children's clothing, because it doesn't pill and is easy to care for. My finished items always come out perfectly. This is my go-to yarn for anything.
I use this for all my baby things as it’s part wool, but the acrylic component makes it possible to throw soiled items in the washer and dryer. The range of colors is AMAZING, the feel of the yarn as you work with it is very comfortable, not scratchy, and the finished items are sturdy and long-lasting.
I use this yarn to make baby blankets. It is so soft and the color selection in pale colors is great. It's machine washable. Everyone loves these beautiful blankets.
This is the best yarn for hats and scarves. It is washable and can be tumble dried. I have used this yarn for many projects including my favorite sweater.
