MAS Ltd.

🧵 Bag ribbons crochet 6–12 mm

MAS ribbons are flat and elastic: Soft Lycra (95% polyester and 5% elastane, 400g spool · 105m, width 2cm, crochet 8–9mm), Soft Eco vegan eco-leather effect (200g · 90m, crochet 8–9mm), Soft Suede faux suede effect (200g · 90m, crochet 6–8mm), Soft Velvet velvet effect (200g · 42m, crochet 10–12mm), and Lycrapel leather effect (100g · 40–45m, crochet 6–7mm). For evening bags: Metal Lycra metallic (crochet 6–7mm), Soft Lux with highlights (crochet 6mm), and Netlux glitter mesh (crochet 9–11mm). For winter, Soft Mongolia faux fur effect (crochet 8–9mm). See the entire ribbon collection.

🪢 Cords and yarns cords 2–3.5 mm

Thai cords (100% polypropylene, 500g spool · 600m, crochet 2–2.5mm) and Thai Shine with lurex (500g · 500m, crochet 2.5–3mm) are used for rigid bags and baskets; Firefly Lurex is a 2mm metallic cord (crochet 3–3.5mm). Additionally, Fantasia, an eyelash-effect yarn (100% polyester, 100g · 110m, knitting needles 4.5–5.5mm). See the bag cord collection.

👜 Bag and backpack kits complete kits with bottom and shoulder strap

Kits with pre-made bottoms, handles, or shoulder straps to work with ribbon or cord: Bucket bag with 28x18 cm bottom, Bag with Turn-lock (28x10 cm flap), Metal Handle, Sicily (faux leather, crochet 8–9mm, 400–500g of yarn), Diamonds, Bag with Flap, Denim jeans-effect, Backpack with clasps, Backpack with flap and straps, and Mini backpack. There is also an empty shoulder bag in PU leather to customize. Other kits are in the bag set collection.

🔩 Bottoms, mesh, and bases to provide structure

Bag bottoms: wooden bottom (3mm, 6mm holes), genuine leather bottom (4mm holes, 30x10 and 20x9 cm), and faux leather bottoms with feet 28x10 cm and 25x14 cm. For canvas bags and baskets: mesh sheet (26x43 cm). See the bag bottoms collection.

✨ Handles, clasps, and chains finishes

Handles: round, arched, and square nickel-free metal, bamboo (set of 2 and with chain), 40 cm pearl, and Dior-style genuine leather. Clasps: covered pouch, spring with fringe, rectangular spring, rectangular with zip, and clik clak. Also the 120 cm aluminum chain and the screw-in eyelet set. See bag handles and clasps and magnets.

🎨 Felt and jute to decorate and embroider

Felt bags for customization: 26x22x15 cm, 30x30x20 cm and 33x42x19 cm, plus clutches 28x12x7 cm and 38x17x12 cm with zip. Plus the colored jute bag.

Where to buy MAS ribbon yarn online?

LacariaRicami.Store is an authorized MAS Srl retailer: offering products including ribbons, cords, bag kits and accessories, starting from €2, with fast shipping in Italy and free over €29.90.

What does MAS mean?

MAS stands for Merceria Accessori Servizio (Haberdashery Accessories Service). On LacariaRicami you will find ribbons, cords, bag kits, bases, handles, clasps and felt from the MAS Srl brand.

What is the difference between Soft Lycra, Soft Eco and Lycrapel?

These are all elastic ribbon yarns for crochet bags. Soft Lycra comes in 400 g · 105 m spools (8–9 mm crochet hook), Soft Eco has a vegan faux leather effect (200 g · 90 m, 8–9 mm hook), Lycrapel has a leather effect (100 g · 40–45 m, 6–7 mm hook).

Which crochet hook should I use with MAS ribbon yarns?

It depends on the ribbon yarn: 6–7 mm for Lycrapel and Metal Lycra, 6–8 mm for Soft Suede, 8–9 mm for Soft Lycra, Soft Eco and Soft Mongolia, 9–11 mm for Netlux, 10–12 mm for Soft Velvet. Check the size on the product page.

What do MAS bag kits contain?

The kits have pre-made components, for example, base, handles or strap and clasps. In many, the ribbon or cord to make the bag must be added: in the description of each kit you will find the contents and measurements.

Which MAS products can I use to make a rigid bag?

You can start from a bag kit or a base (wood, genuine leather or faux leather with feet) and work the ribbon or Thai cord around it, adding handles and a clasp.