Narrow rows
Hats, sleeves and scarves tend to show broader-looking colour bands because each row uses less yarn.
Sirdar Jewelspun | Effortless colour
Let the yarn create the colourwork
Sirdar Jewelspun Aran turns even simple stitches into a statement. Rich, self-striping colour changes flow straight from the ball, creating the character of hand-dyed, handspun yarn without stopping to change shades or manage multiple strands.
- Self-striping colour develops naturally as you knit or crochet.
- Generous 200g ball with approximately 500 metres / 546 yards.
- Aran / 10 ply fabric for garments, layers and accessories.
- 100% easy-care acrylic that is soft, practical and machine washable.
Sold as one 200g ball in your chosen shade. Select the number of balls your pattern requires.
Aran / 10 ply
self-striping yarn
200g
generous ball
500m
546 yards approx.
5mm
needles or hook
Colour built in
Maximum impact, fewer decisions
Simple stitches suddenly look spectacular
Jewelspun blends jewel-like tones and earthy colour into one continuous strand. Stocking stitch, garter stitch, rib, crochet rows and textured patterns all become more expressive as the shades shift across the work.
There is no charted colourwork to follow and no pile of separate balls to organise. Cast on with your chosen colourway and watch the stripe sequence reveal itself one row at a time.
- No manual colour changes
- Knit and crochet friendly
- Interesting in simple stitches
- Machine-washable practicality
Your project shape helps design the stripes
The same Jewelspun colourway can look different from one project to the next. Row length, stitch choice and construction all influence how quickly each colour travels across the fabric.
Wide rows
Shawls, blankets and garment bodies use more yarn per row, so the colour can shift more quickly across the fabric.
In the round
Continuous rounds create an uninterrupted spiral of colour with no side seam to break the sequence.
One big ball. A long list of possibilities.
Scarves + shawls
Let long rows display the changing shades in wraps, triangular shawls and statement scarves.
Sweaters + cardigans
Turn relaxed silhouettes and uncomplicated stitches into colourful wearable layers.
Blankets + throws
Create eye-catching crochet blankets and knitted throws without joining a new shade for every stripe.
Hats + accessories
Make useful gifts and smaller projects that showcase the colour flow with very little fuss.
How many balls? Sirdar notes that the generous metreage makes one- and two-ball projects possible. Always follow your chosen pattern’s metreage and make a tension square before buying for a fitted garment or a specific finished size.
Eleven Jewelspun shades to explore
From warm Golden Feldspar to moody Nordic Noir, choose the colourway that suits your project. Each photo links to its matching shade. The selector above shows current stock availability.
Golden FeldsparShade 707 · view colour
Northern LightsShade 839 · view colour
Nordic NoirShade 842 · view colour
Setting SunShade 843 · view colour
GlacierShade 844 · view colour
Midnight FjordsShade 847 · view colour
Glowing GarnetShade 848 · view colour
Tourmaline DreamShade 850 · view colour
Evening AquamarineShade 851 · view colour
Evening JadeShade 852 · view colour
Midnight SapphireShade 853 · view colour
Each ball can begin at a different point in the colour sequence, and screens can change how colours appear. Order enough for your whole project together and check the dye lot on arrival.
Add the recommended 5mm Sirdar tool
Sirdar recommends 5mm / US 8 needles or a 5mm / US H-8 crochet hook for the standard tension. Direct Sewing stocks both in smooth, lightweight bamboo. Choose the 5.00mm option on the tool page.
For knitting | Select 5.00mm
Sirdar Bamboo Knitting Needles
Lightweight 35cm bamboo needles with a polished finish and gentle natural grip for comfortable, controlled knitting.
Shop Sirdar Knitting Needles
For crochet | Select 5.00mm
Sirdar Bamboo Crochet Hook
A smooth 17cm bamboo hook with comfortable warmth and enough grip to help maintain even stitch tension.
Shop Sirdar Crochet HooksLove the colour effect? Choose the format that fits your project.
Original Jewelspun Aran is the classic 200g self-striping choice. Direct Sewing also stocks a larger Aran ombre ball and a warmer Chunky wool blend.
Aran | Long ombre transitions
Jewelspun Ombre 400g
Choose this for very long, softly graduated colour changes and an enormous 1000m of Aran-weight yarn with fewer joins.
- Weight: Aran
- Ball: 400g / approx. 1000m
- Fibre: 100% acrylic
Chunky | Added wool warmth
Jewelspun With Wool Chunky 200g
Choose this thicker sister yarn for quicker, warmer projects and bold stripes with 20% wool in the blend.
- Weight: Chunky
- Ball: 200g / approx. 300m
- Fibre: 80% acrylic, 20% wool
Yarn specifications and care
| Brand | Sirdar |
|---|---|
| Yarn | Jewelspun |
| Effect | Self-striping, hand-dyed and handspun-inspired appearance |
| Weight | Aran |
| Ball size | 200g |
| Length | Approximately 500m / 546yd |
| Composition | 100% acrylic |
| Suggested needles | 5mm / US 8 |
| Suggested crochet hook | 5mm / US H-8 |
| Standard tension | 18 stitches x 24 rows to 10cm / 4in |
| Suitable crafts | Hand knitting and crochet |
Sirdar Jewelspun Aran FAQs
Is Sirdar Jewelspun made from wool?
No. Original Jewelspun Aran is 100% acrylic. If you want wool in the blend, choose the separate Jewelspun With Wool Chunky range, which is thicker and uses different tools and patterns.
What does self-striping mean?
The yarn changes colour along the strand, so stripes and blended colour sections appear as you work. You do not need to join a new ball for every colour change.
Can I use Jewelspun for both knitting and crochet?
Yes. Sirdar recommends 5mm needles or a 5mm crochet hook as the starting point for this Aran-weight yarn.
Is Jewelspun suitable for beginners?
Yes. The colour effect makes straightforward stitches look more detailed, so beginners can create an impressive result without learning stranded colourwork first.
Can I make a project with one ball?
One ball contains approximately 500m, making it a strong choice for accessories and patterns designed as one-ball projects. Always check the exact pattern metreage, size and tension before starting.
Will two balls begin with exactly the same colour?
Not necessarily. Balls of the same shade can begin at different points in the colour sequence. If colour placement matters, compare your balls and unwind to a similar point before joining.
Can Jewelspun go in the washing machine?
Yes. Machine wash on a wool cycle, wash dark colours separately, reshape while wet and dry flat. Do not tumble dry or iron.
Is a pattern or tool included with the yarn?
No. This product is one 200g ball of yarn in your selected shade. Patterns, knitting needles and crochet hooks are sold separately.
Pick a shade and begin
Make colour the easiest part of your next project
Choose your Jewelspun colourway, select the quantity your pattern needs and enjoy watching the stripes unfold straight from the ball.