Sirdar
Easy-care favourites for the whole family
Sirdar is a British hand-knitting yarn brand that grew out of a Yorkshire spinning mill and has made its name on dependable, easy-care yarns paired with a long-running in-house pattern design team. Its range runs from baby staples like Snuggly to fashion-led acrylics, tweeds and recycled yarns. The name means 'leader'.
- Founded1880
- FromWest Yorkshire, England
- On our shelves9 lines listed below
- Maker's sitesirdar.com
Sirdar
Yarns
Sirdar Snuggly DK
A soft, smooth, easy-care baby yarn that glides on the needles and stays colour-fast through repeated washing. Long a go-to for gifts for little ones.
- Put-up
- 165 m (179 yd) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 6 (4 mm)
- Gauge
- 22 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 in
- Colours
- 50
- Care
- Machine wash 40C, wool cycle
- Best for
- Baby and toddler garments, cot blankets
- Details
- Colour count = colourways listed on the product page.
Hayfield Bonus DK
A budget-friendly, soft-handling acrylic in a big colour range, working to standard DK tension for any DK knitting pattern. A good-value workhorse for sweaters and blankets.
- Put-up
- 280 m (306 yd) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 6 (4 mm)
- Gauge
- 22 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 in
- Colours
- 100
- Care
- Machine wash 40C, wool cycle
- Best for
- Everyday family knitwear and home projects
- Details
- Hayfield brand sold under Sirdar. Colours: 100 shades per manufacturer text.
Sirdar Jewelspun Aran
A self-striping acrylic with a handspun look that produces gradual colour shifts without any colourwork. Its generous length per ball means one or two balls go a long way.
- Put-up
- 500 m (546 yd) per 200 g
- Needles
- US 8 (5 mm)
- Gauge
- 18 sts x 24 rows = 10 cm / 4 in
- Colours
- 16
- Care
- Machine wash, wool cycle, wash darks separately, do not iron or tumble dry, dry flat, reshape while wet; may be dry cleaned
- Best for
- Self-striping sweaters, wraps and accessories in colour-shifting effects
- Details
- Colour count = colourways listed online; product copy cites six original shades, newer shades since added. A separate Jewelspun With Wool Chunky also exists.
Sirdar Country Classic DK
A longtime Sirdar staple: a half-wool, half-acrylic blend with clear stitch definition. Small 50 g balls suit colourwork and classic everyday knits.
- Put-up
- 125 m (136 yd) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 6 (4 mm)
- Gauge
- 22 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 in
- Colours
- 24
- Care
- Machine wash 30C, wool cycle
- Best for
- Timeless adult, children and homeware designs; colourwork
Sirdar Stories
A cool, cotton-rich DK in a broad trend-led palette that holds its shape and shows off texture and colourwork. Suited to lighter, current-looking garments.
- Put-up
- 140 m (153 yd) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 6 (4 mm)
- Gauge
- 22 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 in
- Colours
- 40
- Care
- Machine wash 40C, wool cycle
- Best for
- Lightweight fashion knits, stripes
- Details
- Colours: forty shades per manufacturer text.
Sirdar Haworth Tweed
A nepped, tweedy merino-blend DK that is soft and light to wear, with colour names inspired by Yorkshire places. Good meterage keeps larger tweed projects affordable.
- Put-up
- 165 m (180 yd) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 6 (4 mm)
- Gauge
- 22 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 in
- Care
- Machine wash, wool cycle, wash darks separately, dry flat, reshape while wet, do not iron; may be dry cleaned
- Best for
- Warm outdoorsy sweaters and cardigans, cables and colourwork
- Details
- Colour count left null: product page lists no clear total.
Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Acrylic DK
A soft, smooth DK spun from recycled material and certified to the Global Recycled Standard. It works like any standard DK while using production waste.
- Put-up
- 315 m (344 yd) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 6 (4 mm)
- Gauge
- 22 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 in
- Colours
- 14
- Care
- Machine wash, wool cycle, wash darks separately, do not iron, tumble dry or bleach, dry flat, reshape while wet, do not dry clean
- Best for
- Eco-minded DK knits, sweaters, blankets
- Details
- Shades can vary between dye lots. Colour count = colourways listed online. A Loveful Recycled Tweed Blend also exists.
Sirdar Soft Down
A gently brushed, lofty DK that makes a light, downy fabric and can be knit on bigger needles for an even airier drape. Great value for sweaters and layering pieces.
- Put-up
- 343 m (375 yd) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 6 (4 mm)
- Gauge
- 22 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 in
- Colours
- 16
- Care
- Machine wash 30C, wool cycle
- Best for
- Cosy, lightweight basics; textured stitches; airy fabric on larger needles
- Details
- Colour count = colourways listed online. Substituted for Sweater Weather (not found on site).
Sirdar
Needles & Notions
Harry Potter stitch markers
Colourful bean-shaped locking stitch markers from the Sirdar Harry Potter collection.
- Best for
- Marking rounds and repeats; a small gift for a Potter fan
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