Looking for recycled jeans yarn in Australia that’s as soft and reliable as your favourite pair of denim?

Dungarees is a unique DK-weight (8ply) yarn made from 95% recycled cotton and 5% recycled fibres, spun from worn jeans and reborn into something beautifully stitchable.

Crafted in Italy, this sustainable yarn gives discarded denim a second life, offering 200 metres of soft, breathable, eco-friendly fibre in every 100g skein. It’s ideal for lightweight garments, versatile accessories, and mindful making with a rugged twist.

Whether you’re knitting a relaxed tee, crocheting a textured market bag or weaving denim-inspired decor, Dungarees is the yarn that brings heritage, sustainability and style together in every stitch.

At Fancy Yarns Australia, we’re proud to stock innovative recycled yarns that feel good and do good. If you’ve been wondering where to buy recycled jeans yarn in Australia, Dungarees is your perfect match.

A Yarn with a Story

Dungarees starts its journey as post-consumer denim, the jeans you’ve worn, loved and outgrown. Each pair is carefully broken down: zippers, buttons and hardware removed, fibres shredded and blended with recycled cotton and spun anew into this beautiful, textural yarn.

What you get is a yarn with history: soft yet strong, familiar yet full of possibility. It’s a tactile tribute to the well-worn comfort of denim but now in yarn form.

Why You’ll Love It

Dungarees is earthy, sturdy and surprisingly soft with that hint of rustic texture only recycled fibres can offer.

You’ll love:

The sustainable story, spun from real recycled jeans
The breathable cotton feel, perfect for warm-weather wear
The great stitch definition and slightly rugged finish
The DK weight that makes it easy to knit, crochet or weave
The sense of purpose in every project

This yarn wears like your favourite basics but crafts like a dream.

Spun with Purpose

Dungarees was made with one goal: to reduce waste and bring pre-loved materials back into the creative process. By diverting textiles from landfill and honouring the life of each fibre, this yarn embodies slow fashion and sustainable crafting.

At Fancy Yarns Australia, we champion materials that are conscious, creative and kind and Dungarees ticks every box.

Perfect For

Dungarees is ideal for year-round staples and projects with texture, breathability and longevity.

Try it for:

Summer tees and tanks
Lightweight cardigans and wraps
Reusable market bags
Textured dishcloths or homewares
Baby wear and accessories

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Dungarees | Recycled jeans yarn

$20.00

$14.00

Made in Italy

95% recycled cotton; 5% recycled other fibres

Approx 200m / 218 yds

Approx 100g / 3.52oz

DK / 8ply
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