Find the Lion Brand® Re-Spun Thick & Quick® Print Yarn at Michaels.com. This Thick & Quick yarn is spun from recycled plastics, but don't be fooled, it's soft as can be and perfect for everything from wearables to home décor. Lion Brand Yarns, also known as Lion Brand Yarn Company and Lion Brand Yarn, was founded in 1878 in the United States. It is the oldest producer of knitting and craft yarn in the United States, and also publishes several knitting and crochet newsletters.