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LacariaRicami Velvet Pizza Ribbon Yarn – Stretchy Yarn, 2cm Width
100% Stretchy Velvet | 2cm Width | 5-7mm Crochet Hook | Bags and Clutches
📋 Key features
- Composition100% Stretchy velvet with lycra base
- Ribbon widthApprox. 2 cm
- FormatPizza (rolled skein)
- Recommended hookSize 5-7mm
- FinishGlossy velvet on one side, smooth lycra on the back
- WashingMachine washable up to 30°C
- Ideal forBags, clutches, pouches, decorative baskets
- Estimated yield400-500g for a medium bag
🧵 The yarn
The Velvet Pizza Ribbon is a stretchy yarn made of 100% velvet, designed for those looking for a material that is soft, elegant, and easy to work with. The glossy, shimmering velvet surface gives your creations a refined iridescent effect, perfect for both trendy street-style projects and chic accessories for formal events. The lycra base ensures elasticity and durability, making this yarn ideal for bags that need to hold their shape over time.
The pizza format ensures uniform thickness throughout the entire length, with a constant width of approximately 2cm. It is easy to work with a 5-7mm crochet hook, allowing you to customize the stitch density based on the project: a smaller hook for structured clutches, or a larger one for soft, cozy bags.
🧬 Technical composition: why it works
Stretchy velvet is the ideal choice for those seeking a yarn that combines aesthetics and functionality. The short-pile velvet surface offers a pleasant feel and a luxurious look, while the varying light reflection creates an iridescent effect that highlights every stitch. This material is especially appreciated for fashion accessories where visual impact makes the difference.
The lycra base on the back of the ribbon ensures controlled elasticity and resistance to deformation. This means that bags and clutches maintain their original shape even after use, without sagging or stretching out. The lycra also allows for smooth workability, without excessive tension on the yarn, making it suitable even for those new to working with ribbon yarns.
📦 Format and yield
The pizza format (rolled skein) guarantees uniform thickness and no knots throughout the entire length. The approx. 2cm width is ideal for quick crafting: for a medium bag (approx. 25x20cm), you will need roughly 400-500 grams of yarn, working with single crochet or half-double crochet stitches.
For evening clutches and pouches, 200-300 grams are enough, while for decorative baskets or larger shopper bags, we recommend calculating 600-800 grams. As it is a textile recovery material, we recommend purchasing all the necessary yarn in one go to ensure consistency in color and texture across all skeins of the same lot.
🧶 Recommended crafting
A 5-7mm crochet hook is the ideal size for this yarn. With a 5mm hook, you achieve a tighter, more structured finish, perfect for clutches and bags that need to stay rigid. With a 7mm hook, the stitch is softer and more flexible, ideal for casual bags and decorative baskets. The choice depends on the desired final effect and your personal tension.
The velvet can be worked easily both at its full width or folded in half, allowing for different creative effects. Recommended stitches include single crochet, half-double crochet, and double crochet, which enhance the velvet surface without weighing down the project. As this is a raw-cut yarn, it may release some lint during the process, which can be easily removed with a clothes brush.
✨ Why choose the Velvet Pizza Ribbon
Compared to plain lycra or cotton ribbons, stretchy velvet offers an aesthetic added value that makes all the difference. The glossy, shimmering effect enhances even the simplest stitches, transforming a basic bag into an elegant accessory. You don't need to be an expert in complex techniques: the material itself adds character to the creation.
Its softness makes this yarn pleasant to work with, even for long sessions, without straining your hands. The elastic base ensures that bags maintain their shape over time, without the sagging or deformation typical of other materials. It is the ideal choice for those who want to create accessories that last and retain their elegant appearance even after daily use.
🎨 What you can make
The Velvet Pizza Ribbon is perfect for elegant bags and clutches, formal evening pouches, travel cosmetic bags, and fashion accessories like headbands and hats. The velvet effect also makes it ideal for decorative baskets, storage containers, and home decor items where a touch of sophistication is desired.
👩🎨 Who is it for?
This yarn is suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experts. The process is simple and fluid thanks to the elasticity of the lycra, which is very forgiving of minor tension irregularities. Beginners will find the yarn easy to handle, while experienced crafters will appreciate the versatility of the material for more elaborate projects.
It is the ideal choice for hobbyists who want to create fashion accessories to wear or gift, for artisans selling handmade creations who need a material that makes a difference, and for those who love experimenting with yarns other than standard cotton or plain lycra. The velvet effect adds perceived value to creations, making them perfect for online sales or craft markets.
🧼 Care and maintenance
- WashingMachine washable up to 30°C, delicate cycle
- BleachingDo not bleach
- SpinningGentle spin, max 600 RPM
- DryingLay flat to dry, away from heat sources
- IroningDo not iron the velvet directly; if necessary, iron from the back at low temperature
- StorageStore in a dry place, away from direct light to preserve colors
📌 Important note
Velvet Ribbon yarn is a recycled textile material sourced from Italian mills; therefore, it may have small imperfections, as well as variations in texture and elasticity between different colors or batches. The raw cut of the velvet may shed some lint during use, which can be easily removed with a brush. We recommend purchasing all the yarn needed for your project at once to ensure consistency in color, thickness, and texture between the "pizzas" (yarn cakes) of the same batch.
📊 Technical Data Summary
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