Choosing knitting & crochet yarn is less about wool alone than matching the format to the project. Do you want a broad color mix for needlework accents, or a coordinated color with longer skeins for a more uniform design? These two lots share 100% wool, but their quantities, color plans, and stated craft uses point in different directions.
Quick verdict
The Bucilla Persian Needlepoint & Crewel Wool Yarn Assorted Lot of 22 Skeins is the practical choice for color variety, with 22 assorted skeins at $34.99. That is a $5 lower listed price than the Elsa Williams lot. The Vintage Elsa Williams Needlecraft Tapestry Wool Yarn Lot 7 Skeins N421 Green makes more sense for a focused green tapestry or needlepoint project, especially where a matched dye lot and unused skeins matter more than a broad palette.
Compact comparison
| Bucilla Persian & Crewel Wool Lot | Elsa Williams Tapestry Wool Lot | |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | $34.99 | $39.99 |
| Listed format | 22 skeins, 10 yards each | 7 skeins, 40 yards each |
| Color | Multi-color assortment | Green, N421 |
| Fiber and stated use | 100% wool; Persian, crewel, needlepoint, embroidery | 100% wool; tapestry and needlepoint |
| Condition | Used; labels intact | New and unused; original paper labels |
Where each product wins
Bucilla wins for color variety
The Bucilla lot is the better fit when the project benefits from assorted colors rather than one coordinated shade. Its description also identifies Persian-type wool, crewel work, embroidery, and needlepoint, giving it a broader stated craft focus. The $34.99 price keeps the entry point lower by $5.
Elsa Williams wins for coordinated green work
The Elsa Williams lot is the clearer match for a project built around Green N421. All seven skeins are described as sharing a matched dye lot, and the stated uses center on tapestry and needlepoint. Choose it when consistency in one listed color is more important than having a multi-color assortment.
Product notes
Bucilla Persian Needlepoint & Crewel Wool Yarn Assorted Lot of 22 Skeins
Bucilla is the more flexible pick for a needlepoint, crewel, or embroidery project that calls for several colors in one purchase. The lot is described as Persian-type wool with 3-ply construction, hand-washable treatment, and intact labels on every skein. Its assorted-color format gives a crafter more shades to sort through, while the listed 10-yard skein size makes each unit clearly defined for planning smaller color sections. The limitation is its condition: it is listed as used, and the skeins have been removed from their original packaging. Although the yarn itself is described as having no visible use or wear, shoppers wanting a new, single-color set may prefer the Elsa Williams lot instead.
Vintage Elsa Williams Needlecraft Tapestry Wool Yarn Lot 7 Skeins N421 Green
Elsa Williams is the focused choice for tapestry or needlepoint work organized around Green N421. The lot contains 100% wool, unused skeins, original paper labels, and a matched dye lot across the set. Those details support a coordinated project where keeping the color consistent is central to the design. Each skein is listed at 40 yards, so the format is straightforward for a project planned around longer individual lengths. The trade-off is the concentrated color selection: the lot is green rather than an assortment of shades. At $39.99, it also sits $5 above the Bucilla price, so its appeal depends on wanting the specific N421 color and new condition rather than maximizing color variety.
Final choice by use case
- Choose Bucilla for assorted colors, crewel or embroidery work, and the lower $34.99 listed price.
- Choose Elsa Williams for Green N421, matched-dye-lot consistency, unused skeins, and tapestry or needlepoint projects.
Both lots list 100% wool, so fiber content does not separate them. The decision comes down to palette, condition, stated craft focus, and whether the $5 price difference matters more than coordinated green skeins.
