eBay Vintage Yarn Haul!

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  • @ruthieshields189
    @ruthieshields189 Рік тому +41

    Hi Juan! I’m 3 days older than Jesus and I remember a lot of those yarns. 😂 What a nice stroll down memory lane. Thank you for sharing!🥰🧶

  • @stephanienorris364
    @stephanienorris364 Рік тому +2

    This is the best and funniest yarn review. "unbiased review" was comedy gold. 😅

  • @melissaking9536
    @melissaking9536 Рік тому +12

    I recently had an old friend that I went to high-school with, give me 3 totes of her mother's yarn AND crochet magazines......ALL VINTAGE. I felt like I was opening a time capsule. One book of patterns was dated 1947!

  • @lisasg3cell
    @lisasg3cell Рік тому +12

    I love vintage yarn! I found my mom's yarn basket several years ago, and it was full of old Red Heart and Paton yarn. There was also a box of mini-granny squares that my mom had made. I have no idea what she'd planned to make with them, but I'm incorporating them into items for myself and my brother and sister, so we'll each have some of her work. ❤

    • @dianestiebel
      @dianestiebel Рік тому

      Did u get this box of yarn from my closet because it is yarns from my oldest stash wonder if you could still use them and let us know what u use it for

  • @veramyburgh3227
    @veramyburgh3227 Рік тому +2

    Hi I am from South Africa. First time on your channel.

  • @elainesiebel9212
    @elainesiebel9212 Рік тому +4

    I have been given a lot of vintage yarn and vintage crochet books! Such a treasure! This person was 90 when she died and she crocheted up to her last few years!

  • @beckiweaver8383
    @beckiweaver8383 Рік тому +2

    Columbia-Minerva is the yarn I learned to crochet. CM was discontinued sometime in the 1960s. This was so much fun seeing the older labels I started my yarn journey.
    Orlon acrylic was found by DuPont in the 1940s.

  • @elishaherrera2407
    @elishaherrera2407 Рік тому +4

    Hello Juan, that yarn is Homespun by Lion Brand. Bulky 5, 98% Acrylic, 2% Polyester. Net weight 6.0 oz/170 grams around 185 yds.

  • @susanlawless5940
    @susanlawless5940 Рік тому +4

    Just an idea: take all the vintage yarn labels and make a collage for a picture/poster for your wall. (Could spell out words with yarn.)
    Great find for a box of vintage yarn!!🧶
    The 6mm is Macrame cord. I have been doing macrame since the 70's.
    You can use the macrame cord as a filler and crochet over it to crochet a basket.🤗

  • @shawnybee1
    @shawnybee1 Рік тому +2

    Those specialty yarns are hard to crochet with. They make awesome projects. But if you make a mistake they are almost impossible to take out. Here is a plus though, it's also impossible to see where you've had to cut and splice. But it's a slow hook and splits when your hooking. Best to use a bigger hook that way you know where to put it in the next row.

  • @tamieneal2343
    @tamieneal2343 Рік тому +2

    Hi Juan loved the unboxing. I’m 77 years old and remember the vintage yarns. That beige cord would make a nice basket. That one yarn without a label looked like a homespun I use to have. You look really good in the soft blue yarn you’re wearing 💕

    • @marieestes5200
      @marieestes5200 Рік тому +1

      Definitely Lion Brand Homespun. Like you I crocheted with it too. Many prayer shawls made.

  • @susanh2610
    @susanh2610 Рік тому +1

    You got a great deal! I will be 70 next week and I remember my mom knitting with those vintage yarns when I was a kid, so they’re probably from the 50’s and 60’s. I remember seeing Wintuck on the labels. Also that “hairy” yarn looks like Lion Brand Homespun. It was popular about 15 or 20 years ago. Have fun with all your yarn!

  • @marieestes5200
    @marieestes5200 Рік тому +4

    Evita is considered a ladder yarn. It's great to combine with a pima cotton to make a fancy scarf, hold both together to crochet. Use a large hook, creates lace look. I used an L hook. Nice vintage yarn haul. 👍

  • @cathycallaghan3744
    @cathycallaghan3744 Рік тому +1

    The label on that creamy white yarn would look fabulous in a little frame in your crafting room. I love it. *Columbia Minerva yarn

  • @suescrochetwips2325
    @suescrochetwips2325 Рік тому +1

    Hi Juan, I'm 56 years old and I can remember many of the older women in my family using these yarns, also please don't apologize for use of only a simple half double crochet pattern for the hat and scarf, the Puzzle yarn speaks volumes for itself.

    • @helenrieck2343
      @helenrieck2343 Рік тому +1

      The brown yarn is Homespun, and Sundance Village is from Hercshners, pretty sure😉

  • @vaultgirl145
    @vaultgirl145 Рік тому +2

    This is what I was able to find out about the Spool Cotton Company, you can also find their archived patterns if your curious.... The Spool Cotton Co. produced thread and yarn in the late 1800's to the early 1900's. It eventually merged with Coats and Clarks. They published popular crochet and knitting patterns in the 30's to the 50's that were priced at 10 cents.
    Spinnerin Nylaine Yarns were in business from the 1950's to the end of the 1970's early 80's. They did not only yarn but patterns and then towards the end of the companies life cycle they produced rug hook kits.

    • @tamieneal2343
      @tamieneal2343 Рік тому

      You are so knowledgeable! I learned so much from your post. Tamie in Ohio💕

  • @SaltySavageEve
    @SaltySavageEve Рік тому +1

    Sherbet pom pom yarn would make cute fall bumpy pumpkins 🎃

  • @bethtisdalestaton7250
    @bethtisdalestaton7250 Рік тому

    L💜VE Your Gorgeous Scarf & Beanie Set Juan 💜😊!
    This was so much Fun & Thanks for sharing Your Vintage Haul with us 💜😊!

  • @shawnybee1
    @shawnybee1 Рік тому +2

    It's so enjoyable to see these old threads from my childhood. Red heart came out in 1936 and as the years went by they got better and better with durability, washability, colors and feel. I still have remnants from projects. That cording is for crocheting a motif or rectangle for a floor mat or rug. The skien of yarn that you are calling skien of yarn that looks nice is lion brand homespun it's my favorite for scarves and squishy beanies.

  • @laurasherwood1956
    @laurasherwood1956 Рік тому +1

    Juan,
    That Bonnie cord is for macrame.
    You do crochet that, along with braiding, it's just a rough simplistic craft, more for carpet or plant hangars or art projects.
    Laura 😊

  • @Echelleg
    @Echelleg 10 місяців тому +1

    You could take those vintage yarns and make a shadow box of them. Then you can enjoy them without trying to use them in a project. My great grandmother owned a sewing shop back when my 75 yo momma was a very young girl. I have a lot of her vintage sewing and knitting/crocheting items and I’m going to shadow box them to preserve that little bit of family history. LOVE LOVE LOVE your channel.

    • @JuanTheYarnAddict
      @JuanTheYarnAddict  10 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it!

  • @Crochetedbymichi
    @Crochetedbymichi Рік тому +3

    The Italian yarn screams for a cute camisole top!!!!
    How exciting ❤Awesome find

  • @kimmcquaid8189
    @kimmcquaid8189 Рік тому +1

    OMG you need to put all the really older ones in a shadowbox. Hang them on your wall as an art piece. Red heart would be able to give the age of the yarn. They would look great as a Red Heart yarns throughout the years. Your mom would probably love them.

    • @gregoryvozar6236
      @gregoryvozar6236 Рік тому

      Great idea! Left intact, these older skeins have a strong individuality, but used in a crocheted project, all that ‘antique’ magic disappears.

  • @ReallyMimi
    @ReallyMimi Рік тому

    I love how you make up stories for the yarns😝
    I’ve been crocheting since the late 80’s and recognize some of those but some are way older-so cool👍🏻

  • @hummingbirdess8763
    @hummingbirdess8763 Рік тому +1

    New here from Bag-o-Day and I too love Premier Puzzle!! Because I am a yarn hoarder, I have many vintage yarns! Most from early 80’s None of the yarns had a number weight then, they went by ply’s. Google the companies. The craft cord can be used for baskets , purses, bags and plant hangers. The furry yarn is good for trim but a pain to make something completely out of it. The unlabeled “crinkly yarn looks like Homespun. I’ve used Homespun to make a shawl. Very Pretty and soft! 24/7 cotton is still available and it is not that old. Can’t wait to watch your other vids!

  • @Theresagarcia1
    @Theresagarcia1 Рік тому

    I love your hat and scarve, the vintage yarns take me back in the day lots of fun finding vintage yarns.

  • @danamiceli4948
    @danamiceli4948 Рік тому

    What a fun trip down memory lane, Juan! Have fun with your treasures!

  • @margospica6429
    @margospica6429 Рік тому +1

    Love the colors of your hat and scarf!❤️

  • @SweetPea112
    @SweetPea112 Рік тому +4

    The green Puffball yarn is something I would glue over a cone and make a puffy Christmas tree! You may have seen the bobble stitch Christmas trees that are so popular this year and that's what gave me the idea. Might be fun to craft with.

  • @TLMaryN
    @TLMaryN Рік тому +1

    Bar codes can help determine age of yarn. What a great haul of yarn. Truly a mystery box. 😊

  • @YvonneDixon-t3u
    @YvonneDixon-t3u 11 місяців тому +1

    I learned to knit using the baby fingering yarn in 1972 making baby sweaters for my son with small thin needles, I think size #2 or#3...took me forever to finish 1 sweater. The cord may have been for macrame. Hi Juan and Wilma from Yvonne Dixon winner of your scarf

  • @lyndamorstain4761
    @lyndamorstain4761 Рік тому

    What a treasure box of yarn! Took me back to watching my Mama & Grandma crochet with the Red Heart Baby yarn. Yeah, I’ge been here since 1964, & learned to crochet in 1983, so I’ve seen a lot of good, bad, & downright weird yarn! Looking forward to seeing what you create with some of those 😉

  • @jennycampbell1333
    @jennycampbell1333 Рік тому

    That dark red glittery ball does look christmassy 🙂

  • @laurarethemeyer3629
    @laurarethemeyer3629 Рік тому

    Wow! Love the vintage yarn! Thanks for sharing! 💜🧶

  • @sarahpeterson2813
    @sarahpeterson2813 Рік тому

    I agree, that "hairy" yarn that "like nice" looks like Lion Brand Homespun. Fun watch, thank you for sharing.

  • @victoriafoggetta3899
    @victoriafoggetta3899 Рік тому +1

    Hi Juan, I am loving your Chanel!!! At 19:13 I believe the yarn is Homespun by Lion Brand in the color way Herb. It’s a great yarn!!! One of my favorites!!! Enjoy- Victoria

  • @oldmomma56
    @oldmomma56 Рік тому

    Boy, yeah, now I am obsessed with doing a project with Puzzle Yarn!

  • @TamiKing-yo9zy
    @TamiKing-yo9zy Рік тому +1

    I remember buying yarn with that tag at the 10cent store for my afghans when I was in 1st and 2nd grade . I'm 63.

    • @tamieneal2343
      @tamieneal2343 Рік тому

      I learned to crochet in 2nd grade too! I’m 77 Tamie in Ohio💕

  • @stephanienorris364
    @stephanienorris364 Рік тому +1

    I crack up at some of the old labels with "virgin acrylic".

  • @gioiacasterline4835
    @gioiacasterline4835 Рік тому +1

    I remember my aunt getting some of that yarn.

  • @KelMarieME
    @KelMarieME Рік тому

    Juan, I discovered your channel recently, and now I binge watch your videos while I crochet and knit. I might be a Juan addict. 😂

  • @brendascuccimarri8138
    @brendascuccimarri8138 Рік тому +2

    That was fun. Amazing how everything has changed. Definitely like the ones that had the center pull. Wish all yarns today had center pull, I always seem to get major yarn barf. Lol

  • @christingreene7978
    @christingreene7978 Рік тому

    This video was so interesting!! I loved seeing all the vintage yarns!! The blue sparkly one was my favorite

  • @carolschmidt4949
    @carolschmidt4949 Рік тому +1

    Good morning… there are ply charts to convert yarn weight to ply.. Hope this helps..I googled ply chart and they popped up..love your UA-cam channel 😍😍👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @starrlight2367
    @starrlight2367 Рік тому

    I remember many of these yarns and companies from the 60's. TY for this video.

  • @kathybelongia
    @kathybelongia Рік тому

    Great yarn haul from ebay. Love seeing vintage yarns! Your scarf and hat are lovely.

  • @gardengalsu
    @gardengalsu Рік тому

    When my dad's older sister moved into a care home, my cousins gave me a tote full of her yarn. She had a few of the "ancient" labeled skeins. I think it'll go into a museum of sorts! The Bernat Blissful(?) you'd probably use it for edging as an accent ...

  • @denisemayer3837
    @denisemayer3837 Рік тому

    How much fun was this thx for sharing ❤️🇨🇦🌈

  • @roxannecaiolino9509
    @roxannecaiolino9509 Рік тому +2

    My mother and sister still have sweaters alive knitted them from the early 80s. The yarn is superb.

  • @gregoryvozar6236
    @gregoryvozar6236 Рік тому +1

    Thanks, Juan! This was one of the most interesting yarn reviews I’ve ever watched! (LOVE Puzzle by Premier. Got a couple projects using Puzzle on the hook right now,)

  • @manfasmakes-sam
    @manfasmakes-sam Рік тому

    Interesting yarns! How awesome ❤

  • @look_ma_no_hands
    @look_ma_no_hands Рік тому

    Hey Juan! I have some of those vintage yarns in my collection. I've inherited a good deal of my collection from my aunts and other family members. I say use up those vintage yarns! I love trying to come up with beautiful projects using the odd/mismatched yarns. I love the challenge of taking random yarns and making something amazing!.

  • @helenrieck2343
    @helenrieck2343 Рік тому

    This was so much fun, great start to my morning and keep true to yourself, thank you❤️

  • @StratigicStitches
    @StratigicStitches Рік тому

    Love ebay and your attitude. Experimenting is so fun. And ebay is a treasure trove

  • @ASquareGranny
    @ASquareGranny Рік тому +1

    EBAY! 🤦🏼‍♀️ I feel so SILLY! I had not even thought about going to the site to shop yarn! Goodness, I’m such a rookie; I’m grateful to “pros” like yourself! ☺️. What an interesting haul!!!
    Beautiful hat and scarf!
    Cheers! ☺️🫶🏻🧶 Lisa in OH

    • @tamieneal2343
      @tamieneal2343 Рік тому

      Hi Lisa I’m in Ohio where are you? My daughter is an NP at Grant in Columbus!

  • @45beetle
    @45beetle Рік тому +2

    Homespun Lion Brand. 5-6 some people call it hellspun because it’s a bugger to frog

  • @stephanienorris364
    @stephanienorris364 Рік тому

    That Very airy hairy brown yarn is lion brand Homespun. Huge rage late 90s, early 2000s. The "Martha Stewart Coming Home Poncho" was made with this. It can be a bear to work with, but so soft in afghan, scarves or poncho.

  • @Newfiequeen1
    @Newfiequeen1 Рік тому

    There is something about looking and feeling "vintage" yarn. Cant find good things like that here in Newfoundland Canada. Beautiful colors..

  • @DianEnglish56
    @DianEnglish56 Рік тому

    Interesting to see the vintage yarns and labels.

  • @jaelura
    @jaelura Рік тому

    VINTAGE! I would have been a toddler when some of those came out! I recently received a box of vintage yarn and I love the smells (I’m weird lol) of old yarn. Exciting to see you go through your new Vintage Stash! ♥🎃👻

  • @oldmomma56
    @oldmomma56 Рік тому

    Crystal would fight you for the blingy or mohair yarn! LOL!

  • @LauraK308
    @LauraK308 Рік тому +1

    I think the "hairy" yarn is Lion Brand Homespun. Loops & Threads also has a similar one. It's nice for blankets. Good to crochet with but horrible for knitting.

  • @lisamcclure8770
    @lisamcclure8770 Рік тому

    Nice yarn haul. Great to go back in time 😊

  • @arkrosebud1540
    @arkrosebud1540 Рік тому +1

    Hi from Southeast Texas. Heard of you from Crystal at BOD. I am looking for yarn to make a scarf for my hairdresser and that scarf you are wearing has the colors he requested. I would love to know which yarn you used if you don’t mind sharing? Thanks for sharing your cool find with us.

    • @arkrosebud1540
      @arkrosebud1540 Рік тому

      Dang not sure how I missed the very beginning of this vid. Just came back to review and found the yarn you used. Apologies and thanks.

  • @jennsnow9704
    @jennsnow9704 Рік тому +1

    Love the vitage yarn! Word to the wise I would store the vintage yarn separate from your other yarn. Speaking from experience. One time I did not do this and it gave my new yarn quite an oder to the point that I had to thorw it all away.

  • @eleanorkaempf8337
    @eleanorkaempf8337 Рік тому

    They are very pretty. Maybe vintage should stay vintage. A little bit of history. Love your channel. Maybe a tutorial on that great hat and scarf. Have a great day. ❤️

  • @tawalker67
    @tawalker67 Рік тому +1

    I bought a lot of my vintage hero hooks off of eBay made some good deals. Had to Crystal hero hooks I’m a crochet hook addict too

  • @cindyperry5504
    @cindyperry5504 Рік тому

    Absolutely beautiful Puzzle color way. Makes me want to buy it right now so that I can get a hat and scarf knit up for our expected cold weather next week.

  • @diamondringirl
    @diamondringirl Рік тому +1

    Hello Juan, nice yarn haul for a nice price. i remember some of that yarn. i may have one or two of the baby yarns. sometimes you win, sometimes you don't with used yarn. i got some that smelled like it was in a musty basement (that was local) I put it in a tote for a month with fabric softener sheets and now it smells nice. . i got some real nice yarn. and i also got some that i needed because it was sold out everywhere and ebay was my only source. i hear mercari is also a good place to get used yarn.

  • @carengutierrez2409
    @carengutierrez2409 Рік тому +1

    The vintage yarns are neat to see. I can remember seeing some of them, mostly red heart at my grandma’s when I was younger. I like to look back at vintage items and see what their value was compared to now. It’s interesting.

  • @KellyAnneCalabrese-si6wb
    @KellyAnneCalabrese-si6wb Рік тому

    Oh boy! I feel ooollldddd! I have some of that "vintage" yarn. Guess that makes me vintage. lol 😊 😆 🤣

  • @jerrianngordillo-marty161
    @jerrianngordillo-marty161 Рік тому

    Wow what a treasure box ❤

  • @beckyp9700
    @beckyp9700 Рік тому

    Greetings, Awesome yarn haul. I know what some of those mystery yarns are. I will list them below. I always say, you can not make an informed decision without all the necessary information. Thank you for sharing. See you in the next one.
    Sundance yarn is from Herrschner's. Orlon is acrylic. That "hairy" yarn is Lion Brand Homespun. Bitch to crochet with, awesome to knit with. That gray ball that you think is Hometown, you are 100% correct. Dept 71 is from Herrschner's, Sirdar is also from Herrschner's,

  • @CreationsbyJax
    @CreationsbyJax Рік тому

    Wow you got some oldies for sure 😊

  • @beckyrushing912
    @beckyrushing912 Рік тому

    That fuzzy, twisty yarn about the 19:00 mark looks like Lion Brand Homespun yarn.

  • @karenb6791notakaren
    @karenb6791notakaren Рік тому

    If there isn't a barcode, that should be a clue. I don't know when they started scanning those. 70's? Maybe someone else does? 🤔 The camo colored skein missing the label looks like Homespun. Thx for showing us your vintage lot! 😊👍🧶

  • @berthalutters1615
    @berthalutters1615 Рік тому

    😂😂😂oh this was a good one. Funny, more Ebay!! Oh I remember some of them.

  • @mommamimaashouse
    @mommamimaashouse Рік тому +1

    I love vintage yarns! If I use them, I keep the labels in a photo box. 💕

  • @susanhayes-yk8xs
    @susanhayes-yk8xs Рік тому

    I think the yarn with the bobbles and spaces was a kind of ladder yarn that folks used to make necklaces. ….maybe to wear with their studio 54 disco top!

  • @judyinmichigan3418
    @judyinmichigan3418 Рік тому

    Great yarn. It was fun to see what you got. Some of them, I never heard of before. I like it when they put color & year on ball band.

  • @preciousbeautyj1043
    @preciousbeautyj1043 Рік тому

    Hahaha, I’ve all those RH yarns you showed plus lots of others that’s not being made anymore. I’ve LB Jamie and the original Jiffy.
    I keep my vintage yarns in a clear bin away from the bright lights.
    Great vintage haul. I love browsing Ebay.

  • @patrickfirgens6672
    @patrickfirgens6672 Рік тому

    Happy day Juan❤❤

  • @collenelollar2425
    @collenelollar2425 Рік тому +2

    What fun!! I got something like this from an estate sale. Tons of horrible poly blend yarn so I made a dog bed , cat bed and a stuffy for my pit bull. Worked out great and it's durable, washable and colorful! Make a crustmas ornament out of that shiny stuff.

  • @Teerae11
    @Teerae11 Рік тому

    You should put the first few ones and the Italian ones and baby ones in a Shadow Box and display in your yarn rooms some of those are 50 & 60 's cool score Thanks for sharing , nice video

  • @quiltycrocheter9179
    @quiltycrocheter9179 Рік тому

    Fun unboxing, the brown "hairy" yarn is Homespun.

  • @dmgcota
    @dmgcota Рік тому

    I too have gotten vintage yarn from goodwill and thrift stores. I usually use it to make items I donate

  • @sharoningle6346
    @sharoningle6346 Рік тому

    Juan. Bet you could take picture of labels, send to company, they would be able to tell you year or yarn. 😊

  • @juliaorgantini143
    @juliaorgantini143 Рік тому

    First time watching your channel. It's been close to 20 years since I bought anything from eBay! Lately, I've been checking out the yarns from local thrift stores.

  • @snowiecat456
    @snowiecat456 2 місяці тому

    Hi Juan. Catchup viewing. I'm sure I recognise some of those yarns from recent videos. Quite a few of them went into the misfit box😂

  • @lizallen9535
    @lizallen9535 Рік тому

    Learned to crochet on Wintuk in the 70s. I have Spinnerin books from the 40s.

  • @fyrekrystaal27
    @fyrekrystaal27 Рік тому

    The skein of yarn without a label reminds me of a type of yarn I saw at Walmart. I was hoping to see a yarn called Dazzle aire. I made a bedspread out of it doing hairpin lace in the mid-1980's.

  • @dawnfredlund5810
    @dawnfredlund5810 Рік тому

    Hi Juan, I really like your hat and scarf. A fan.

  • @TamiKing-yo9zy
    @TamiKing-yo9zy Рік тому

    Love the jigsaw colorway

  • @ThriftCityStyling
    @ThriftCityStyling Рік тому

    Love that beanie! Definitely looking forward to a tutorial on that❤ love me some eBay for vintage anything as well as some really good deals. It’s also a good place to find discontinued yarn.

  • @TattooedYarn
    @TattooedYarn Рік тому +2

    What an awesome ebay haul. I just made a sweater with the red heart fingerling baby. The vintage kind. It turned out amazing.

  • @susanoeltjen
    @susanoeltjen Рік тому

    Fun haul!

  • @roseydiva1183
    @roseydiva1183 Рік тому

    Nice vintage yarns! I haven't had any trouble doing center pull on any skein of yarn. They tuck the end of the outside yarn into one end of the skein. The center pull will be the opposite end. You may have to dig around to find it, and there may be some barf at the beginning, but you'll still be able to center pull.

  • @patriciaschultz3005
    @patriciaschultz3005 Рік тому +1

    Columbia Minerva could be found in the 60’s. But the label kind of looks late 50’s.

  • @starbright47
    @starbright47 Рік тому

    I found this interesting, I was laughing with you at times. Enoyed it❣️

  • @christineholtkamp3386
    @christineholtkamp3386 Рік тому

    Everything i found on the Spool company and Chadwicks yarn dates it to the late 1930s to near.early 1950s. Nearly 75 to 80 years . Amazig