It was love at first sight.
Straight up I am carrying sari ribbon because I love it myself. So thick, I had absolutely no idea how I was going to work with it. But I was determined to find a suitable sari silk ribbon pattern for my new fiber crush.
Here is what I know, it you are loving the look of sari silk ribbon as well, you are going to want to find ways to knit with it that show off the rustic texture of the ribbon.
Use it in a stash buster.
One of the best ways to show off sari ribbon it to knit in in contrast with other yarns. The Sari ribbon will stand out since it is so bulky and bright.
A little goes a long way.
When I was adding sari ribbon to a stash buster vest, I was noticing that only one row was enough to bop out that row of sari ribbon.
Elongated Stitch
One of my favorite stitches to highlight unusual yarns, it is also a conservative with the ribbon yardage.
Alternate uses with the sari ribbon
While I love knitting this stuff up, some of the best uses for Sari silk ribbons does not involve knitting (or crocheting) at all.
Mixed media
I sell a lot of this stuff to mixed media artist. Use it to tie your art journal, stitch a strip to the edge of an art quilt.
Lockerhooking
Normally used with strips of fabric, substituting Sari ribbon is another great way to show off the textures and colors.
Jewelry
I love using this stuff to hold my favorite pendants. Just a strip tied on your wrist looks awesome. I found this tutorial on ETSY for a beautiful wrapped bangle.
Sign Up for the UrbanGypZ Fiber Arts Collective
Fiber artist Stacey Budge-Kamison AKA UrbanGypZ lives and works in Cary NC. She can also be found knitting in public, hammering out her latest e-course at local cafés and spinning yarns in her booth at her favorite arts festivals. A designer at heart, Stacey has decided that her mission is to help fellow knitters, crocheters, weavers and felters embrace their own style and creativity by exploring fiber art as it is a part of their everyday life and helping them embrace the title of artist no matter where they are in their journey. 
What about adding it into art yarns? I’ve seen yarns like that before – was wondering how you would handle that…
I personally don’t add it to art yarns because I tend to spin art yarns that are not terribly bulky. The bulk of the ribbon itself is pretty fat, and I prefer the flatness of the ribbon alone to show off the raw edges and if possible the drape of silk. But that being said, there are a few ways you can add ribbon into your art yarns, crossways trapped between 2 plies, adding an end as you would lock spinning, securing one end in the twist of a single letting the ribbon wrap on top of the fiber, securing the bottom end again into the twist of the single. trapping longways between 2 plies.
I just bought 3 amazing skeins of sari ribbon on Easy (Felt Better). I was thinking of using one as the outer layer in a core spun yarn. Less bulk, and the frayed edges would be exposed, becoming even more texty (textural + sexy) with wear & abrasion.
I bet that would look amazing!!
I just bought 3 amazing skeins of sari ribbon on Easy (Felt Better). I was thinking of using one as the outer layer in a core spun yarn. Less bulk, and the frayed edges would be exposed, becoming even more texty (textural + sexy) with wear & abrasion.
I’ve been using the sari ribbon to make plant hangers!
These are great ideas! Thanks for sharing. I have been looking for some for a project of mine. Where is the best place to buy it?
Thanks so much in advance for your advice!
I would try Darn Good Yarn. They carry a lot of recycled sari products.
Try Ebay. I have gotten some very good deals on sari ribbon there.