Velveen Vintage Yarn

by Bonnie Triola

The classic yarn for suits and dresses. Used by top manufacturers of expensive knitwear. Best if pressed heavily. Please ask about this when you order.

This yarn is no longer available

Suggested Replacement Yarns

On Sale
Yeoman Elastomeric

Yeoman Elastomeric

Elastic/Stretch Yarn 81% nylon 19% lycra

On sale $32.95

  • Colors: 19
  • Weight: Fingering Weight
  • standard / fine gauge
  • Yardage: approx 1500 ypp
  • Put Up: Cone(s)
Jaggerspun Heather 3/8

Jaggerspun Heather 3/8

100% Medium Grade Wool
Approx 1,490 ypp
1 pound cones

$43.00 per pound

  • Colors: 37
  • Standard / Mid-Gauge
  • Yardage: 1,490 ypp
  • Put Up: Cone(s)
Tamm Sport 2/7

Tamm Sport 2/7

100% Acrylic
Approx 1,722 ypp
1 pound cone

$20.00 per pound

  • Colors: 48
  • Weight: Fingering Weight
  • Gauge: Tension 8-9, 7-9 for garter carriage
  • Standard
  • Yardage: 1,722 ypp
  • Put Up: Cone(s)
On Sale
Angelina

Angelina

Lurex ribbon yarn. Knits like a 4-ply

On sale $32.95

  • Colors: 5
  • Weight: DK Weight
  • standard / mid gauge
  • Yardage: 1500 ypp
  • Put Up: Cone(s)
On Sale
Yeoman Fusion Acrylic Cotton

Yeoman Fusion Acrylic Cotton

Best of both worlds acrylic/cotton blend. Excellent quality with a soft matte finish.

On sale $30.75

  • Colors: 12
  • Weight: Fingering Weight
  • Gauge: 30 sts/ 44 rows
  • Standard
  • Yardage: 1800 YPP
  • Put Up: Cone(s)
On Sale
Fettuccina (Yeoman)

Fettuccina (Yeoman)

Matte ribbon yarn that knits like a 4 ply

On sale $31.85

  • Colors: 12
  • Weight: DK Weight
  • Gauge: Tension 7-8
  • Standard 4.5mm
  • Yardage: 1476 ypp
  • Put Up: Cone(s)
Tamm Perle 6/8

Tamm Perle 6/8

100% Cotton
Approx 735 yards per cone
approx 1741 ypp
190 gram (.41)pound cone

$11.00 109 gram, (.41#) cone

  • Colors: 24
  • Weight: DK Weight
  • Gauge: 16sts and 21 rows -Tension 7-8
  • Standard, Midgauge
  • Yardage: 1741 ypp
  • Put Up: Cone(s)
Tamm Micro-Tamm

Tamm Micro-Tamm

100% Acrylic
Approx, 1,771 yp
1 lb. cones

$20.00 per pound

  • Colors: 25
  • Weight: Fingering Weight
  • Gauge: Tension 8-9
  • Standard Gauge
  • Yardage: 1,771 ypp
  • Put Up: Cone(s)
On Sale
Yeoman Tundra 4 Ply

Yeoman Tundra 4 Ply

100% acrylic space-dyed yarn on cones

On sale $36.25

  • Colors: 1
  • Weight: Fingering Weight
  • Gauge: Tension 8-9 Standard - 3-4 Mid-Gauge
  • Standard or Mid-Gauge
  • Yardage: approx 1800 ypp
  • Put Up: Cone(s)
Jaggerspun Green Line (3/8)

Jaggerspun Green Line (3/8)

100% Organic Merino Wool
Approx 1,490 YPP (sport weight)
1 pound cones

$62.40 per pound

  • Colors: 36
  • Mid-Gauge or Bulky
  • Yardage: 1,490 ypp
  • Put Up: Cone(s)
On Sale
Starlight

Starlight

Chainette style metallic accent yarn. (4 ply)

On sale $32.95

  • Colors: 2
  • Weight: Fingering Weight
  • standard gauge
  • Yardage: approx 1450 ypp
  • Put Up: Cone(s)
Tamm CanCun 8/26

Tamm CanCun 8/26

70% Acrylic, 30% Poly
Approx 1,638 ypp
1 pound cones

$20.00 per pound

  • Colors: 25
  • Weight: Fingering Weight
  • Gauge: Tension 8-9
  • Standard Gauge
  • Yardage: 1,638 ypp
  • Put Up: Cone(s)
Jaggerspun Maine Line 3/8

Jaggerspun Maine Line 3/8

100% Medium Grade Wool
Approx 1,490 ypp
1 pound cones

$50.80 per pound

  • Colors: 54
  • Gauge: 26 sts/ 34 rows - Tension 9
  • -Standard Gauge (Mid-Gauge)
  • Yardage: 1,490 ypp
  • Put Up: Cone(s)
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