Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted
Specifications
| Weight | 4 · Worsted CYC 4 · Medium |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 75% Acrylic / 25% Superwash Wool |
| Put-up | 100 g · 183 m (200 yd) |
| Length per 100 g | 183 m (200 yd) |
| Knitting gauge | 20 sts / 10 cm |
| Recommended needle | 5 mm / 5.5 mm |
| Recommended hook | — |
| Texture | Plied (3 or more plies) |
| Care | Machine wash (30C) |
| Status | In production |
Where it fits
Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted is a medium-weight yarn (CYC 4). Its standard put-up gives 183 metres per 100 g, which is the figure to use when comparing it with another yarn. The recommended needle range is 5–5.5 mm. The manufacturer's gauge is 20 sts / 10 cm.
Superwash wool is machine washable, but it will still stretch under its own weight when wet. Dry flat and avoid a hot tumble dryer.
Substitution notes
Match by length and gauge band before anything else. A replacement within roughly 10% of 183 m per 100 g will usually land in the same fabric territory; a larger gap means you should recalculate the project quantity and swatch again. Fibre composition matters too: acrylic is stable and washable but less breathable, so a wool replacement will change both warmth and drape.
Similar yarns
- Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt 4 · Worsted · 180 m per 100 g · 100% Wool
- Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool 4 · Worsted · 187 m per 100 g · 100% Wool
- Berroco Vintage 4 · Worsted · 200 m per 100 g · 52% Acrylic / 40% Superwash Wool / 8% Nylon
Specs and sources
Record checked 2026-10-22. Specifications are facts reproduced for reference; descriptions and photography are our own. Confirm against the label before buying a full project quantity.