Crochet from ribbon yarn is simple and fashionable bags with fur

To make the bag, Zupagetti ribbon yarn was used, this is a thick, soft, bulky cotton yarn, it is gaining more and more popularity among knitters, as they call it: spaghetti, “T-shirt” yarn, yarn for bags and carpets. In general, the names convey the essence of the yarn itself.

A little about yarn:

Composition: 90% high-quality recycled cotton and 10% other synthetic fibers. The skein size is 120 m, despite the fact that the skein is quite voluminous, there is enough yarn for an average bag.

The label indicates that for knitting it is optimal to use knitting needles with a diameter of 12 mm or a hook of 16 mm.

Hand wash at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees.

Pros:

— Soft and pleasant to work with.

- Natural.

- Knits quickly, as the yarn is thick.

- Keeps its shape well (when crocheted - exactly).

Cons:

- High cost.

— Uneven thread thickness.

— There are knots (at such and such a price), at the beginning I thought that I just happened to come across them, but no - this photo was taken from the Internet.

Conclusion:

— This yarn is easy to make yourself from old T-shirts or any thin knitted fabric, this will be high-quality recycled cotton, and what is important, the cost will only be in time, cutting the ribbons and joining them. These products can be safely classified under the heading: what can be made from old t-shirt.

Now you can start crocheting from ribbon yarn.

Materials:

  • Zupagetti ribbon yarn 1 skein.
  • Wooden handles 1 set.
  • Faux fur 60cm x 10cm.
  • Additional decorations: leather strap with buckle, chain with pendants, coin and leaf, metal plate - emblem.

Tools:

  • Hook number 10.
  • Needle.
  • Threads.

Master class on crocheting from ribbon yarn:

We cast on 30 loops and knit with single crochets behind the back half loop. This will form interesting grooves on the front of the piece. And will reduce the density finished product, and this is important, since the threads are still thick.

We knit a fabric of two heights, in this case 36 cm.

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After you have knitted the required fabric of the bag, fold it face inward and sew the side seams on both sides in a way convenient for you. (The photograph clearly shows the unevenness of the yarn).

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We turn the future bag inside out, but for now the knitted bag is on the front side, sew the handles on the front side, and sew a ribbon on top faux fur. (We first sew it into a ring).

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We decorate to your liking, in this version we use: a leather strap with a buckle, a chain with pendants, a coin and a leaf, a metal plate - an emblem.

P.S. This bag is made by the most in a simple way, but if desired, you can add a cover and a zipper for greater convenience. And remember, a bag made from an old T-shirt will wear out just as well.

Here are some models I found on the Internet made from this yarn, and perhaps ribbon yarn from a T-shirt was also used. And what’s not here, see for yourself

The myth of Ariadne, the legend of Sleeping Beauty, the tale of the magic ball... All these stories began with an ordinary spinning thread. However, this universal and truly magical creative material cannot be called ordinary. Especially when it comes to knitting yarn - it stretches well when knitted, but perfectly holds the shape of the finished product, is unusually bright, but does not fade, is affordable, but always looks rich and professional.

The Japanese hobby that made the whole of Europe fall in love with it

Ribbon yarn is a thick thread knitted stockinette stitch from natural cotton. It is also known among knitting enthusiasts as “spaghetti”. Despite this Italian nickname, she appeared in the Country Rising Sun. In the nineties of the 20th century, knitting funny and cute toys called amigurumi became popular there. They were small in size, but very soft and textured, and it was the yarn of their knitwear that had such physical properties. Previously, the Japanese used it to create carpet mats, because the thickness of the thread made it possible to quickly knit even a very large, elastic and soft fabric on which you could sit and even sleep. Since then, this yarn has been loved in Europe and around the world, because its expressive features give a unique opportunity to make any knitted item not only wearable, but also incredibly beautiful.

Amigurumi from knitted yarn

Advantages of knitting yarn


Works made from ribbon yarn are not flat, as is the case with ordinary knitting threads, but unusually voluminous, airy and fluffy. And most importantly, “spaghetti” is a ready-made fringe for decorating any product - from a pillow to a handbag.


Knitwear stretches well, and the bobbin itself with wound yarn gives enormous scope for creativity: you can unwind the thread not only from the outside, but also from the very center of the ball. This is very convenient for simultaneous knitting of two symmetrical parts, which are now easy to compare in size and shape.


The rainbow of tones and shades of yarn will never fade, so jewelry and souvenirs knitted from it will delight your friends and relatives year after year, reminding you of your love and care.


The cost of knitted yarn is not only affordable, but also very profitable, because just two or three skeins will be enough for you to make almost any product, be it a miniature key pendant or a plump sofa cushion.


Any knitter can easily create a potholder, eyeglass case or hat from “spaghetti” in just one evening. Thanks to the thickness of the knitted thread, the work will be completed in just a couple of hours, because you will not have to make double and triple loops for additional volume.


An even, soft and large thread is easy to throw both on a hook and on knitting needles; even a person with vision problems can cope with this pleasant and relaxing work, because knitted yarn has rich shades and is clearly visible. Fans of this vibrant hobby even call it yarn that calms the nerves.

What can you knit from knitting yarn?

Beginning needlewomen often ask this question to experienced craftswomen. The answer is simple: anything. But ribbon yarn is best suited for creating small and practical items, be it home decor items or women's accessories. With help you can link:

To see the variety of options and be inspired to create your own handmade masterpieces, visit knitted from this wonderful material.

Caring for knitted yarn

The main feature of this yarn is its dimensional stability; it is guaranteed not to stretch over the years. But she can sit down a little, which is a plus in the case of small things. Agree, no one needs a backpack or rug that will suddenly stretch out and turn into a shapeless rag. And to be sure to avoid shrinkage, wash your knitted works of art in cold water below 30 degrees using a soft detergent. If you are going to wash it by hand, rub the craft less, and when machine washable select the mode with the minimum number of drum revolutions. Instead of regular squeezing, use a cloth dryer: lay knitted product between two towels and roll them into a roll. Then fashionable jacket, and this cute ribbon yarn keychain will last you for many years!

Today we will look at knitting from ribbon yarn using the example of narrow and wide yarn. Knitting, crocheting or knitting from ribbon yarn has become a very common type of needlework in recent years.

Depending on the texture and width of the yarn, products with different visual effects are obtained. Knitting from ribbon yarn is used both as the main and for finishing.

Read more about knitting with ribbon yarn in today's article.

Tape yarn can have a width from 2 to 10 mm and consist of a wide variety of fibers. You can use it to knit a summer top or an elegant skirt, a light stole or an original tablecloth, an exclusive bag or a cozy bedspread.

Narrow Ribbon Yarn

Narrow yarn (up to 5 mm) resembles a flat or hollow cord. This yarn is suitable for knitting, crocheting, and fork using the same technique as when working with regular yarn. At the same time, the product turns out to be voluminous and unusually effective.

Knitting from ribbon yarn is best combined with openwork or simple satin stitch. In one product you can alternate these two techniques or garter and stocking stitches.

This technique looks especially good when using sectionally dyed yarn.

The interesting texture of the yarn appears even in the most simple pattern, such as “rice” or “checkerboard”, and gives the products a special expressiveness.

Ribbon yarn with shiny fibers or inclusions looks good when knitting fabric with dropped or removed loops, with long yarn overs.

It is suitable for knitting patterns such as “wave” or “butterfly”.

Needlewomen can safely knit from ribbon yarn on a fork. However, the choice of product is not limited to a scarf or stole.

The beauty and originality of a dress, skirt or blouse made of rolled lace, made from such yarn, is appreciated by many needlewomen.

Depending on the composition of the ribbon yarn, it can be used to knit both summer and winter products. In order for the model to allow air to pass through well and not be too heavy and dense, it should be special attention consider the choice of ribbon width and the corresponding number of knitting needles, forks or hooks.

Knitting from ribbon yarn must be done fairly freely, without strong tension on the thread. To work, you need to take knitting needles or a hook with the diameter indicated on the label.

Wide Ribbon Yarn

Ribbon yarn is more than 5 mm wide in a skein or skein and most often looks like a knitted strip, sometimes with fringe or pom-poms around the edge. Many types of this yarn can be straightened into an original mesh or openwork fabric.

It can be plain or sectionally colored. There is a wide ribbon yarn in the form of guipure braid with oblong holes (perforations) along one edge.

Knitting from ribbon yarn replaces the usual frills, flounces and lace. This technique is suitable for creating full skirts or balloon boas.

Tape yarn goes well with traditional yarn and can be used as a trim or decorative element on the collar, cuffs, hem or on the placket of the jacket.

The technique of crocheting and knitting with wide ribbon yarn is somewhat different from the usual one. The working tool is inserted into the openwork loops along one of the edges of the mesh strip or into the perforated holes of the lace braid.

As a result, a canvas is formed from one edge of the tape, and frills from the other.

When knitting, it is best to use garter stitch. For the first row, several loops are strung on a knitting needle.

Knitting from ribbon yarn using a hook is as follows.

It is not surprising that more and more needlewomen prefer unusual types of yarn. These include cotton cord and ribbon yarn. Modern craftswomen are attracted by the simplicity of knitting from this yarn, the desire to see the result of their labors as soon as possible and, of course, the interesting appearance and ease of care of the finished products.

Ribbon yarn Rainbow RIBBON

Knitters who like to create interesting things for the interior, stylish clothes and accessories will appreciate the yarn from the RAINBOW BIRD brand, which is already well-known to many. Tape yarn and cotton cords from this brand allow you to knit a real masterpiece quickly and effortlessly.

Tape yarn

Tape yarn - new trend in knitting. Recently, this is one of the most popular materials among needlewomen. This yarn is very convenient to knit, especially for beginners. Most often, a hook or knitting needles of sizes 10, 12, 15 mm are used for work (depending on the product and the desired knitting effect).

Ribbon yarn is unusual in its structure, since several threads are connected into a narrow ribbon. Thanks to this, you can create really interesting things from such yarn. Ribbon yarn has a lot of advantages - the speed of knitting due to the thickness of the material, the unique design, and the ability to hold its shape well. What needlewomen don’t knit from it!

Rainbow RIBBON ribbon yarn allows you to create more “jewelry” products than knitted yarn. It is perfect for knitting interior items, backpacks, bags, cardigans. For the interior, you can knit excellent rugs, poufs, blankets (including for children) from it, which will be especially soft and “airy,” leaving only a pleasant feeling. Rainbow RIBBON cotton ribbon yarn is made exclusively from natural fibers, is hypoallergenic, and does not cause discomfort when in contact with the skin. Color palette fashionable shades pleases the eye.


Multicolored rug


Cardigan with braids on the sleeves

To knit this cardigan, you will need about six skeins. Rainbow RIBBON yarn and knitting needles on the line. It is best to knit cardigans from this yarn - it knits quickly and turns out impressive!

This cardigan is machine washable. When worn, it stretches somewhat, but after washing it shrinks and returns to its original form.

Look detailed description for knitting a cardigan, you can click on the button:


Cardigan

Cotton cords

Rainbow CORD cotton cords are another yarn from the Rainbow Bird brand. From this yarn you can knit not only interesting things for your interior (rugs, sofa cushions, ottomans, bedspreads, baskets for household items), but also cute, stylish accessories. Thanks to the thickness of the thread and its quality, knitting all of the above is quick and easy. The advantage of yarn is that products made from it keep their shape perfectly!

A small package of Rainbow CORD yarn (skeins of 250 grams) is very convenient when knitting multi-colored items. For comparison, Cordy cotton cord is packaged in 1 kg packs.


Yarn Rainbow CORD

Below you will find master classes on knitting an interior pillow and bag from Rainbow CORD cotton cord.

Bag

Knitting bags from knitted yarn is very popular. But such bags stretch during knitting, fade in the sun and do not keep their shape. A bag knitted from cord is a more durable product, knits faster and easier, but the most important thing is that it keeps its shape!

It is very important when knitting a bag to make the bottom not sag. For this purpose, many usewooden bottoms . However, a bag with a wooden bottom is not so easy to wash in a machine if it gets dirty. The video tutorial below shows a great way to knit a strong, non-sagging bottom.

To knit such a bag you will needhook with a diameter of 7-8 mm and Rainbow CORD yarn white and yellow colors. In total, the bag requires about four skeins of cotton cord.

Pillow

Knitted items in the interior - one of the trends recent years. In order to decorate your home in a stylish and original way, you can knit many different little things that will bring comfort and warmth to your “nest”.