Provides warmth, natural character and the cosy feel expected from a tweed-inspired yarn.
Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled
Classic tweed character, generous metreage and a modern recycled story
Sirdar Loveful is a gently-nepped DK yarn spun entirely from GRS-certified recycled fibre waste. Its cosy wool content, soft tweed effect and practical machine-washable care make it a versatile choice for textured garments, accessories and everyday 8 ply projects.
- 40% recycled wool, 40% recycled polyester and 20% recycled acrylic
- Approximately 300m in every 100g ball
- Subtle coloured neps give simple stitches extra character
- Reliable DK / 8 ply gauge on 4mm needles or hook
100%GRS-certified recycled fibre waste
300m / 100gGenerous DK / 8 ply ball
4mmRecommended needles and hook
22 x 28Reference tension per 10cm
Texture with a useful purpose
A soft, gently-nepped yarn that rewards simple stitches
Loveful is spun from recycled waste created during the production of virgin wool, polyester and acrylic fibres. The small tweed neps are intentional and give the finished fabric a lively heritage look without requiring complicated colourwork.
- Wool supplies warmth and familiar tweed character
- Recycled polyester adds useful strength and durability
- Recycled acrylic helps keep the fabric practical and approachable
- The blend is machine washable on a wool cycle
Waste becomes something worth wearing.
Every fibre in Loveful comes from GRS-certified recycled production waste, while the finished yarn retains the reliability expected from Sirdar.
100% recycled, clearly explained
The entire fibre content is recycled, but Loveful is a three-fibre blend rather than pure wool. Knowing the exact mix makes it easier to choose the right yarn for your project.
Contributes strength and everyday durability to garments and frequently worn accessories.
Supports a practical, machine-washable blend with consistent knitting performance.
GRS certification: Sirdar states that Loveful is spun from 100% Global Recycled Standard certified waste arising during virgin fibre production. This is a specific recycled-content claim, not a claim that the yarn has no environmental impact.
Where Loveful works beautifully
Cables, ribs and texture
The contrasting neps make cable crossings, moss stitch and structured ribs feel rich without overwhelming the stitch pattern.
Sweaters and cardigans
Use the cosy wool blend for relaxed layers, heritage-inspired garments and everyday pieces designed for repeat wear.
Hats, scarves and accessories
The 100g ball and practical care make Loveful well suited to giftable projects and coordinated winter accessories.
Twelve nature-led tweed shades
Soft neutrals, woodland greens, berry tones and muted blue give the range an easy, wearable character. Every tile below uses the exact image assigned to the corresponding Direct Sewing variant.
200Birch
201Silver
202Pool
203Berry
204Fern
205Pine
206Rosewood
207Maple
208Bracken
209Oak
210Heather
211Frost
Tweed neps are deliberately irregular, so their exact placement will vary through the ball. Screens and lighting also differ; use the shade number as your most dependable reference.
Turn pattern metreage into 100g balls
Each ball contains approximately 300m. Divide the metreage required for your chosen size by 300, then round up to the next whole ball. The exact pattern, gauge and intended ease always take priority.
A quick conversion reference for accessories, contrast panels or one shade within a larger design.
Use the pattern metreage rather than choosing only by the type of project.
Include yarn for swatching and any allowance recommended by the designer.
Calculate every colour separately when knitting stripes or colourwork.
Dye-lot tip: buy the full project quantity together where possible. Recycled fibre batches and tweed neps can show subtle variation, which is part of the yarn's character but worth planning for in a garment.
Reliable DK / 8 ply proportions
Swatch for fit, drape and texture
Sirdar's reference tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows per 10cm using 4mm needles. The same 4mm size is recommended for crochet, but the chosen pattern and your personal tension should guide the final tool size.
Texture tip: wash the swatch on the intended wool cycle, reshape it while wet and dry it flat before measuring. This shows the true relaxed gauge and how the recycled blend behaves after care.
22 x 28Reference stitches and rows per 10cm using 4mm needles. The pattern gauge always takes priority.
Three decisions before you begin
Choose a DK pattern
Start with a design written for the same gauge and fibre character rather than relying on the 8 ply label alone.
Make and wash the swatch
Check gauge, drape, stitch definition and how the fabric feels against the area where it will be worn.
Calculate every shade
Divide the required metreage by 300, round up and order the project quantity together where possible.
Three different reasons to choose an 8 ply
Loveful for recycled tweed value
Choose Loveful for GRS-certified recycled content, machine-washable care, subtle neps and generous 300m balls.
Broadway Merino DK for smooth superwash wool
For a solid 100% merino yarn without tweed neps, explore Broadway Merino DK.
Rowan Felted Tweed for luxury colourwork
For a lighter 50g wool, alpaca and viscose tweed blend, explore Rowan Felted Tweed by Kaffe Fassett.
Product specifications
At-a-glance details
| Brand and range | Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Tweed Blend |
|---|---|
| Fibre content | 40% recycled wool, 40% recycled polyester, 20% recycled acrylic |
| Recycled certification | Spun from 100% Global Recycled Standard certified fibre waste |
| Ball size | 100g |
| Length | Approximately 300m / 328yd per ball |
| Yarn weight | Double knitting / DK / 8 ply |
| Needle size | 4mm / US 6 |
| Crochet hook | 4mm / US G-6 |
| Reference tension | 22 stitches and 28 rows per 10cm |
| Colour effect | Solid base shades with intentionally irregular tweed neps |
| Care | Machine wash on a wool cycle, reshape while wet and dry flat |
Help your finished piece keep its shape
Choose a gentle machine programme and wash dark colours separately.
Support the fabric, avoid wringing and return the piece to its intended measurements.
Do not tumble dry or iron. Store clean and folded once the project is completely dry.
Helpful answers before you order
What does 100% recycled mean?
Every fibre in the blend is recycled and GRS-certified. The yarn contains 40% recycled wool, 40% recycled polyester and 20% recycled acrylic; it is not 100% wool.
Is Loveful a DK or 8 ply yarn?
It is a double knitting yarn, commonly called DK or 8 ply in New Zealand. Always match the pattern gauge as well as the yarn label.
How much yarn is in one ball?
Each 100g ball contains approximately 300m / 328yd.
What are the coloured flecks in the yarn?
They are intentional tweed neps that create the range's softly flecked appearance. Their size and placement vary naturally through the yarn and should not be treated as faults.
Is Sirdar Loveful machine washable?
Yes. Use a wool cycle, wash dark colours separately, reshape the item while wet and dry it flat. Do not tumble dry, iron, bleach or dry clean.
What needle or crochet-hook size should I use?
Sirdar recommends 4mm needles or a 4mm crochet hook as the reference size. Adjust only as needed to match the selected pattern gauge.
Is Loveful suitable for beginners?
It can be a friendly choice for a first DK garment or accessory because it uses familiar 4mm tools and the tweed effect adds interest to simple stitches. Beginners should still make and wash a gauge swatch.
Is the yarn soft or rustic?
Sirdar describes it as surprisingly soft for a tweed blend, but it still contains recycled wool and textured neps. Feel is personal, so test a washed swatch against the intended area of skin.
How many balls will I need?
Use the exact metreage for your pattern size, divide by 300 and round up. Include the designer's allowance and yarn for swatching rather than estimating only from the project type.
Should I order all the yarn for my project together?
Yes, where possible. Ordering the complete quantity together improves the chance of receiving one dye lot and keeps recycled-fibre and nep variation consistent across the project.
Give your next DK project an easy tweed finish
Select a wearable neutral, woodland green, berry shade or muted blue and let the recycled neps bring depth to every stitch.
View the Twelve-Shade Colour Card