I adore 'vintage yarn' and patterns! I have compiled a list of older yarns, arranged by weight of yarn, by brand name, with fiber content and yardage (where available). This list has been derived from numerous sources. If you have additions to this list, please e-mail me!
'EXTRA BULKY WEIGHT' YARNS (WORSTED WT; RECOMMENDED NEEDLE SIZE 13 OR 15)
| MFR | NAME | DESCRIPTION | PUT UP | APPRX. YDGE |
| BEAR BRAND | GIGANTIC | 100%% WOOL | 2 OZ | 44 |
| NUBBY FLEECE | 100% WOOL | 2 OZ | 53 | |
| BIG SPICE | 100% WOOL | 2 OZ | 44 | |
| BERNAT | SCANDIA | 100% WOOL | 2 OZ | 55 |
| SHAKERSPUN | 100% WOOL | 2 OZ | 50 | |
| BOTANY | COLOSSAL | 100% WOOL | 2 OZ | 44 |
| FUZILLI | 70% MOHAIR 20% WOOL 10% RHOVYL | 2 OZ | 39 | |
| NUBBY FLEECE | 100% WOOL | 2 OZ | 53 | |
| BIG SPICE | 100% WOOL | 2 OZ | 44 | |
| BRUNSWICK | BIG SIX QUIK KNIT | 100% WOOL | 2 OZ | 50 |
| COLUMBIA MINERVA | CONTEMPO | 100% WOOL | 2 OZ | 39 |
| RANDOM REVERIE | 67% MOHAIR 33% ORLON | 2 OZ | 80 | |
| DENHAM | FLAKE TWIST | 100% WOOL | 2 OZ | 55 |
| KENSINGTON | 100% WOOL | 2 OZ | 55 | |
| FLEISHER'S | GIGANTIC | 100% WOOL | 2 OZ | 44 |
| NUBBY FLEECE | 100% WOOL | 2 OZ | 53 | |
| BIG SPICE | 100% WOOL | 2 OZ | 44 | |
| REYNOLDS | MOHAIR LA REINE | 91% MOHAIR 9% VINYON | 40 GR | 37 |
| MONIQUE | 80% WOOL 10% MOHAIR 10% VINYON | 50 GR | 90 | |
| TROVILLO | 100% WOOL | 50 GR | 73 | |
| SPINNERIN | FROSTLON MOULINE | 66% MOHAIR 34% ORLON | 2 OZ | 60 |
| HOMESPUN | 90% WOOL 10% MOHAIR | 4 OZ | 85 | |
| MOHAIR MOULINE | 75% MOHAIR 20% WOOL 5% NYLON | 2 OZ | 55 | |
| TOROS | 93% WOOL 7% MOHAIR | 2 OZ | 32 | |
| UNGER | LES CARIATIDES | 80% WOOL 10% MOHAIR 10% VINYON | 50 GR | 44 |
| RIMINI | 85% WOOL 15% POLYESTER | 40 GR | 39 |