Vintage Yarns

vintage yarns

Vintage Yarns

Digital vintage crochet and knitting patterns call for vintage yarns that are most often discontinued so information about the yarn used helps to find a current yarn to substitute. I always recommend doing a gauge test before starting to be more certain.

Vintage Yarn
Brand – Name		Yarn WeightWeight – YardageGaugeNeedle -Hook SizePatterns
Aunt Lydia’s Heavy Rug Yarn4 Ply Bulky70 yds – 39 grams14 sts = 4 inchesUS 10½ – 6.5 mmGranny Rug
Mosaic Rug
Knit Shell Top
Bear Brand BabyfairFingering200 yds – 29 grams28 sts = 4 inchesUS 2 – 2.75 mm
Bear Brand Baby ZephyrFingering170 yds – 28 grams32 sts = 4 inchesUS 3 – 3.25 mmBaby Sweaters
Bear Brand Win-KnitWorsted210 yds – 3 ounces5 sts = 1 inchUS 8 – 5.0 mm
Bear Brand Win-SportSport200 yds – 57 grams28 sts = 4 inchesUS 4 – 3.5 mm
Bear Brand WinsomDK-Light Worsted200 yds – 57 grams18 sts = 4 inchesUS 9 – 5.5 mmGranny Square Top
Beehive AngoraSport7 grams – .25 oz–US 10
Beehive Baby WoolLight Fingering207 yds – 28 grams34 sts = 4 inchesUS 2½ – 3.0 mmBaby Leaf & Lace Set
Beehive Fingering 2-PlyLight Fingering82 yds – 14 grams30 sts = 4 inchesUS 3 – 3.25 mm
Bernat Berella ‘4’Worsted216 yds – 100 grams18-20 sts = 4 inchesUS 7-8 – 4.5-5 mmGolden Bells Afghan
Bernat Berella Fingering 3-PlyLight Fingering185 yds – 29 grams32 sts = 4 inchesUS 3 – 3.25 mm
Bernat Berella Germantown4 Ply Worsted130 yds – 56 grams20 sts = 4 inchesUS 8 – 5.0 mmCrib Cover
Flower Motif Cap
Bernat Berella Sportspun3 Ply Sport150 yds – 57 grams22 sts = 4 inchesUS 3 – 3.25 mmChevron Pillows
Bernat Blarney-SpunAran90 yds – 57 grams18 sts = 4 inchesUS 7-10 – 4.5-6 mmCable Edge Cape
Irish Knit Sweater
Bernat Boucle de LaineLight Fingering150 yds – 29 grams32 sts = 4 inchesUS 2 – 2.75 mmOpenwork Pants Suit
Bernat Danish BulkyBulky50 yds – 56 grams3 – 4 sts = 1 inchUS 11 – 8.0 mmHooded Sweater Jacket
Bernat KrystaBulky85 yds – 57 grams14 sts = 4 inchesUS 10 – 6 mm – 4 UKHooded Poncho
Bernat Linette Sport100 yds – 50 grams6 sts = 1 inchUS 5 – 3.75 mmMesh Beach Top
Bernat Nylo SportsSport275 yds – 57 grams24 sts = 4 inchesUS 5 – 3.75 mm
Bois Joli ClairelandeFingering273 yds – 50 grams30 sts = 4 inchesUS 2-3 or 2.75-3.25 mmLace Top Dress
Brunswick AspenBulky60 yds – 57 grams14 sts = 4 inchesUS 10 – 6 mmZipper Cape Poncho
Brunswick CoolspunDK Double Knitting85 yds – 28 grams22 sts = 4 inchesUS 6 – 4.0 mm
Brunswick FairhavenFingering185 yds – 28 grams28 sts = 4 inchesUS 3 – 3.25 mmFair Isle Vest
Puff Sleeve Top
Lacy Smock Top
Brunswick GermantownWorsted220 yds – 100 grams20 sts = 4 inchesUS 8 – 5.0 mm
Brunswick PomfretSport180 yds – 50 grams24 sts = 4 inchesUS 5 – 3.75 mmAran Knit Camisole
Mens Granny Square Sweater
Brunswick TivolaineBulky100 yds – 40 grams18 sts = 4 inchesUS 8 – 5.0 mmKnit Coat & Hat
Brunswick WindspunSock/Fingering175 yds – 29 grams28 sts = 4 inchesUS 3 – 3.25 mmTweed Coat & Hat
Bucilla FingeringLight Fingering155 yds – 29 yds24 sts = 4 inchesUS 3 – 3.25 mmSmock Top
Bucilla FriskyBulky110 yds – 57 grams9 sts = 2 inches–Hooded Poncho
Bucilla Glacé (boucle)Fingering155 yds – 28 grams24 sts = 4 inchesUS 3 -3.25 mmBolero Jacket
Bucilla MelodyWorsted100 yds – 28 grams20 sts = 4 inchesUS 8 – 5.0 mm
Bucilla MultiBaby Sport1 3/4 ounce/50 grams22 sts = 4 inches–Baby Sweater Set
Bucilla ParadiseFingering88 yds – 28 grams28 sts = 4 inchesUS 4 – 3.5 mmCamisole Top
Bucilla PerletteSport200 yds – 50 grams24 sts = 4 inchesUS 3 – 3.25 mmCap Sleeve Top
Bucilla ShamrockAran135 yds – 57 grams18 sts = 4 inchesUS 8 – 5.0 mm
Clark’s CronitaThread200 yds (183 m)––Crochet Bikini
Coats & Clark’s Knitting WorstedWorsted4.0 sts = 1 inchUS 8 – 5.0 mmCable Cardigan Dress
Columbia-Minerva Featherweight Worsted230 yds – 56 grams24-28 sts = 4 inchesUS 3- 5 or 3.25 – 3.75mmSkirt Suit
Columbia Minerva Marcelaine-VelveenFingering300 yds – 56 grams28-36 sts = 4 inchesUS 1-3 – 2.25-3.25 mm
Columbia Minerva Nantuk Sweater & AfghanWorsted170 yds – 2 ounce9 sts = 2 inchesUS 8 – 5 mmStar & Stripes Tank Top
Columbia Minerva Nantuk4 Ply Worsted4 sts = 1 inchUS 10 – 6 mm
Columbia-Minerva SkylarkSport200 yds – 58 grams24 sts = 4 inchesUS 5 – 6High Neck Halter Top
Columbia-Minerva TropicaleFingering100 yds––Pinwheel Dress
Corticelli ThistlebloomFingering28 grams–
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Dawn Sayelle YarnWorsted215 yds – 99 grams18 sts = 4 inchesUS 8 – 5-5.5 mm
Dawn Wintuk BabySport166 yds – 56 grams24 sts = 4 inchesBaby Sweater Set
Emu Scotch Double Knitting65 yds – 25 grams22 sts = 4 inchesUS 6 – 4 mmGirls Dress
Emu Scotch 4 PlyFingering30 grams (1.06 oz)28 sts = 4 inches–
J & P Coats Knit-Cro-SheenThread size 10
150 yds – 45 grams33-40 sts = 4 inchesUS 0-1 – 2-2.25 mmBikini
Nomotta FestiveLace195 yds – 28 grams32-34 sts = 4 inches–
Patons Ariel Triple KnittingBulky97 yds – 57 grams20 sts = 4 inchesHooded Jacket
Patons Baby Pure Wool 3 PlyLight Fingering173 yds – 25 grams32 sts = 4 inchesUS 2½ – 3 mm
Patons Beehive AstraSport105 yds – 28 grams24 sts = 4 inchesUS 2 – 2.75 mmFilet Crochet Hooded Top
Patons Beehive Craft YarnBulky50 grams (1.76 oz)14 sts = 4 inches–Wrap Sweater & Hat
Patons CapstanAran114 yds – 50 grams18 sts = 4 inchesUS 6-7 or 4-4.5mmLong Cable Knit Coat
Patons Carefree Baby SayelleLight Fingering28 grams34 sts = 4 inches–Baby Sweater Set
Patons Carefree Canadiana Fingering 4 ply Fingering28 gramsChevron Dress
Patons Highland Sport28 grams25 sts = 4 inchesKnit Cardigan
Patons Husky Chunky KnittingBulky55 yds – 50 grams14 sts = 4 inchesUS 10 – 6 mm
Patons PabloSuper Bulky66 yds – 100 grams11 sts = 4 inches7.5 mm
Peter Pan Darling 4 plyFingering20 grams14 sts = 2 inchesBaby Sweater Set
Phentex SkyWorsted90 grams16 sts = 4 inches
Coton du PingouinNo. 5 Fingering175 yds – 50 grams30 sts = 4 inches2 – 2.23 mmChevron Maxi Dress
Crochet Sundress
Pingouin FrondaisonSuper Bulky77 yds – 100 grams11 sts = 4 inchesUS 10 or 6-7 mm
Pingouin IcebergSuper Bulky49 yds – 50 grams12 sts = 4 inchesUS 9-10 or 5.5-6 mmVest Jacket
Mens Cardigan
Pingouin Monsieur Heavy Worsted82 yds – 50 grams17 sts = 4 inchesUS 7-8 or 4.5-5 mm
Pingouin Multi ConfortableBulky77 yds – 50 grams15 sts = 4 inchesUS 5-6 or 3.75- 4 mmJacket & Hat
Pingouin Natte ConfortableSuper Bulky40 yds – 50 grams11 sts = 4 inchesUS 10 or 6 – 7mmMens Jacket
Pingouin Super 4Sport165 yds – 50 grams26 sts = 4 inchesUS 2½- 4 – 3- 3.5mm
Pingouin Zephir CrylorFingering330 yds – 50 grams31 sts = 4 inchesUS 0 – 1½ or 2-2.5 mmDiamond Jacket
Reynolds DanskWorsted123 yds – 50 grams22 sts = 4 inchesUS 5 – 6 or 3.75 – 4mmScandinavian Afghan
Reynolds Feu d’ArtificeFine/Sport135 yds – 20 grams26 inches = 4 inchesUS 6
Reynolds Icelandic TweedBulky120 yds – 100 grams14 sts = 4 inchesUS 10 – 6 mmHooded Cape Cloak
Reynolds LopiBulky110 yds – 100 grams3.25-3.5 sts = 1 inchUS 10-10½ – 6-6.5 mmHooded Cape
Hooded Poncho
Reynolds Mohair No. 1Fingering195 yds – 40 grams16-17 sts = 4 inchesUS 9-10½ – 5.5-6.5 mm
Reynolds ParfaitSport120 yds – 30 grams24 sts = 4 inchesUS 4 – 3.5 mmGreek Key Top or Dress
Reynolds PoemesSuper Bulky55 yds – 40 grams12 sts = 4 inchesUS 10½ – 6.5 mmIrish Knit Sweater
Reynolds Tweed CourtelleSport40 grams6 sts = 1 inchJacket & Skirt Suit
Robin Bambino 4 PlyFingering427 yds – 100 grams28 sts = 4 inchesUS 2-4 or 2.75 – 3.5mm
Robin Super Crimp Bri-Nylon3 Ply Fingering21 grams
Sirdar Double KnittingDouble Knitting67 yds – 25 grams22-24 sts = 4 inchesUS 6 – 4.0 mmCoat
Spinnerin Deluxe 4-PlyWorsted5-6 sts = 1 inchUS 7 – 4.5 mm
Spinnerin GermantownWorsted20 sts = 4 inchesUS 8 – 5.0 mmHooded Cloak Cape
Spinnerin FeatherlonSport210 yds – 57 grams24 sts = 4 inchesUS 4-7 or 3.5- 4.5mmHooded Knit Jacket
Spinnerin FrostlonBulky80 yds – 56 grams14 sts = 2 inchesUS 7 – 8 – 4.5 – 5mmBulky Pullover Sweater
Spinnerin Irish FishermanWorsted275 yds – 114 grams20 sts = 4 inchesUS 8 – 5.0 mmAran Wrap Sweater
Spinnerin Marvel-TwistWorsted187 yds – 3 oz20 sts = 4 inchesUS 7 – 4.5 mmKnit Poncho
Spinnerin MonaSport170 yds – 50 grams26 sts = 4 inchesUS 4 – 3.5 mmEmpire Dress
Girls Cardigan & Skirt
Spinnerin PippinSport50 grams6 sts = 1 inchUS 4 – 3.5 mmSmock Tunic Top
Spinnerin SabrinaSport165 yds – 50 grams24 sts = 4 inchesUS 5 – 3.75 mmCaftan Dress
Beach Poncho
Knit Tennis Dress
Spinnerin StartimeSport193 yds – 40 grams24 sts = 4 inchesUS 5 – 3.75 mmRuffle Halter Top
Spinnerin Susi Bulky3.5 ounceHooded Wrap Shawl
Spinnerin VersatileWorsted40 grams20 sts = 4 inchesUS 8 – 5.0 mmChevron Dress & Stole
Strutt’s Milford Knitting Cotton Thread No. 850 grams24-26 sts = 4 inchesUS 0 – 4 or 2 – 3.5mmMini Dress
Tahki Cotton DotAran154 yds – 100 grams20 sts = 4 inchesUS 6 or 4 mm
Twilley’s Crysette CottonNo. 3 Thread70 yds – 25 grams30 sts = 4 inchesUS 2 – 2.75 mmLacy Mini Dress
Twilley’s Lysbet Thread Size 3110 yards – 25 gramsDress Shorts & Pants
Twilley’s Stalite CottonNo 3 Thread 155 yds – 57 grams30 sts = 4 inchesUS 2 – 2.75 mmJacket & Mini Skirt
Unger CruiseSport210 yds – 39 grams24 sts = 4 inchesUS 0 – 4 or 2 – 3.5mmBikini & Cover-Up
Unger DollySport170s yds – 40 grams24 sts = 4 inchesUS 3-5 – 3.25-3.75 mmTricolor Maxi Dress
Unger FisherknitBulky74 yds – 2 oz–US 10/10.5 – 6/6.5 mmLong Cabled Coat
Unger IrisFingering188 yds -43 grams15 sts = 2 inchesUS 2 – 2.75 mmHalter Gown
Unger Nanette6 Ply Worsted49 grams (1.73 oz)20 sts = 4 inchesUS 10 – 6.0 mmGeometric Dress
Unger RoxanneSport160 yds – 50 grams24 sts = 4 inchesPullover Vest
Unger RygjaSport280 yds – 100 grams20-28 sts = 4 inchesUS 2-4 – 2.75-3.5 mmMen & Boys Aran Sweater
Wendy Peter Pan4 Ply Fingering225 yds – 50 grams28 sts = 4 inchesUS 1-3 or 2.25 – 3.25mm