Choosing needlecraft yarn usually comes down to fiber and package: do you want wool for a needlepoint canvas, nylon for a small sampler, or a mixed acrylic lot for open-ended crafting? The four lots in front of you range from USD 5.00 for three Darice nylon skeins to USD 19.99 for eight Elsa Williams wool skeins. The right choice depends on how much yardage you need, whether you need matching colors, and whether you prefer a new lot or a used stash-builder.
Quick Take
If color consistency matters most, the eight-skein Elsa Williams lot at USD 19.99 gives you a green 100% wool family with 40 yards per skein. For a broader two-color wool sampler, the seven-skein Paragon/Elsa Williams set at USD 17.99 combines six Paragon color 611 skeins with one Elsa Williams color 602 skein. Need a stash builder? The 2+ lb acrylic lot at USD 15.00 is the only used, multi-color miscellaneous option. Need the smallest, lowest-priced trial? The three Darice Nylon Plus skeins at USD 5.00 give you 100% nylon in multi-colors.
Listed-Price Comparison
| Yarn lot | Listed price | Price bar | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsa Williams Persian Yarn, 8 wool skeins | USD 19.99 | 100% wool, green, 40 yds each | |
| Paragon + Elsa Williams, 7 wool skeins | USD 17.99 | Needlepoint pull skeins, 7 total | |
| Miscellaneous Needle Craft Yarn, 2+ lb | USD 15.00 | Multi-color acrylic, used | |
| Darice Nylon Plus, 3 skeins | USD 5.00 | 100% nylon, 20 yds each |
Decision Matrix
- Fiber priority? Wool shows up in the Elsa Williams and Paragon/Elsa Williams lots; nylon appears in the Darice lot; acrylic is the 2+ lb lot.
- Color priority? The Elsa Williams lot stays in green; the Darice and 2+ lb lots are multi-color; the seven-skein set has two named colors.
- Size priority? The 2+ lb lot offers the most weight; the Darice lot offers the least total yardage at 60 yards.
- Condition priority? New lots include Elsa Williams, Paragon/Elsa Williams, and Darice; the 2+ lb lot is used.
Product Notes
#### Elsa Williams Persian Yarn 100% Wool Skein Needle Craft Greens 40 Yds Each Lot 8
This lot stacks a good number of identical-use skeins: eight 100% wool skeins, all green, each holding 40 yards. For a tapestry or needlepoint piece that needs a single color family, this is the most coherent set in the group. The vintage style positioning and the green palette make it a natural start for a traditional wool project. The flip side is that you are locked into green. If your design calls for another color or a mixed palette, you would still need to find other yarn. It is also the highest listed price here at USD 19.99, so the green yarn needs to be a color you will actually use.
#### Yarn Needlecraft Needlepoint Wool Pull Skein Paragon Elsa Williams 7 Skeins
Here you get seven wool needlepoint pull skeins: six Paragon skeins plus one Elsa Williams skein. The Paragon yarn is listed as color 611 and the Elsa Williams as color 602, so this is a two-color wool set rather than a single-green bundle. That can be useful if you want to stitch a small piece that needs more than one shade without buying two separate lots. At USD 17.99, it is slightly below the eight-skein Elsa Williams lot in price and has one fewer skein. The limitation is that the color story is mixed across two brands; if you need all seven skeins to match exactly, the single-brand green lot is the safer direction.
#### 2+ lb Lot of Miscellaneous Yarn for Needle Craft Various Weights Colors Skeins
The title and description point to a used, multi-color acrylic lot weighing over 2 lb, with several brands represented. That makes it a low-pressure choice for crochet squares, knitting swatches, or craft projects where variety matters. It includes multiple colors and weights plus some remnants added in, which is a nice surprise if you simply want to build a stash. The trade-off is the used condition: you are not getting a fresh, uniform set, and the color arrangement is not controllable. At USD 15.00, it costs more than the Darice nylon lot but gives you far more weight to work with.
#### Mixed Lot 3 Skeins DARICE NYLON PLUS 100% Nylon NEEDLECRAFT YARN 20yds ea
At USD 5.00, this is the smallest financial commitment in the comparison. The mixed lot includes three Darice Nylon Plus skeins, each 20 yards, in multi-color 100% nylon. That is enough for a small needlecraft sampler, a stitch practice piece, or a tiny project. The Nylon Plus product line also makes it a different texture from wool, which is worth knowing if you prefer natural-fiber needlepoint. The limitation is total yardage: only 60 yards across the lot. If you plan a larger canvas or a full-side project, this lot will run out quickly, and you would need another source of matching yarn or accept a mixed appearance.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
- For a green wool needlepoint or tapestry project: choose the Elsa Williams eight-skein lot (USD 19.99).
- For a two-color wool sampler: choose the Paragon and Elsa Williams seven-skein set (USD 17.99).
- For a stash-building craft lot with mixed weights and colors: choose the 2+ lb acrylic lot (USD 15.00).
- For a low-cost nylon trial or small needlecraft piece: choose the Darice Nylon Plus three-skein lot (USD 5.00).
If you want a complete single-color wool story, the Elsa Williams lot is the one to start with. If you want the lowest listed price and a small trial, the Darice lot is the simplest choice.
