Ribbon Yarn

Ribbon yarn is yarn made as a flat ribbon rather than a twisted strand. Its flat shape creates wide, distinct stitches, so it is most often used to crochet bags, baskets, mats and home decorations. On this page, you'll find the YarnArt ribbon yarn ranges: Ribbon, Ribbon VR in additional colours, Ribbon Lurex with a metallic strand and the finer Cotton Flat made from 100 % cotton. You can knit or crochet the Ribbon ranges with 10 mm knitting needles and a crochet hook, and Cotton Flat with 5 mm tools.

How does ribbon yarn differ from T-shirt yarn and cord?

Ribbon yarn is made directly in ribbon form with the composition specified by the manufacturer: YarnArt Ribbon contains 60 % cotton, with viscose and polyester making up the rest. T-shirt yarn consists of strips cut from T-shirt jersey fabric. Cord for macramé or bags is round, braided or twisted.

You'll find round cords and other yarns for crocheted bags in the Yarn for Bags and Baskets category.

Which ribbon yarn should you choose for a bag, basket or summer accessory?

• Bags, baskets and decorations: YarnArt Ribbon (250 g / 125 m), made from cotton, viscose and polyester, for 10 mm knitting needles and a crochet hook. Ribbon VR has the same composition and yardage and comes in additional colours.
• Bags with a shimmer: YarnArt Ribbon Lurex (250 g / 110 m) with metallic polyester, also for 10 mm knitting needles and a crochet hook.
• Finer summer accessories and mats: YarnArt Cotton Flat (50 g / 85 m), made from 100 % cotton, for 5 mm knitting needles and a crochet hook.

YarnArt Ribbon is made from regenerated (recycled) materials, so shades may vary slightly between batches. For a larger bag or basket, buy all the balls of one colour at the same time.

You'll find more yarns with a shimmer in the Glitter yarn category and the full range in the Knitting Yarn category.