• Crochet or knit a scarf to enjoy all winter long.Rainbow scarf image by Galaxy from Fotolia.com
  
  Ribbon yarn is a smooth, thin ribbon that comes in a variety of vibrant colors. Smoother and shinier than regular wool or cotton yarn, ribbon yarn can be used to make a number of different craft projects, and it gives off a nice, sleek result. Learn some different ideas for using ribbon yarn, should you find yourself interested in this crafts medium.
  
  

Shawl or Scarf

• A shawl or scarf is one popular idea for ribbon yarn. A shawl or scarf can be made with both advanced and basic crocheting techniques, depending on the pattern you choose. Using ribbon yarn will give you a sleek-looking wrap appropriate to wear to any occasion. Head to your local craft store to find different patterns that you can use to get the look you want.
  
  

Friendship Bracelets

• Ribbon yarn is the perfect material for friendship bracelets, which can be a fun bonding project with pals. Let friends pick out the colors they want for their bracelets. You can do a basic three-thread braid, or, for a thicker braid, wrap strands of yarn around each other and then braid those together. If you are more advanced, you can use more than three strands.
  
  

Hair Decor

• Use ribbon yarn to create gorgeous, flowing hairpieces. Tie the ribbon around a ponytail base to dress up a basic look. Or, glue pieces of ribbon to a barrette, and let them flow through your hair, adding jewels or flowers to cover where you glued the ends of the ribbon to the barrette. Play around with braids of ribbon to the get the look you want. You can even braid the ribbon yarn right into your hair and skip using a barrette all together.
  
  

Gift Wrapping

• Ribbon yarn is great for wrapping gifts to give friends or family. Find wrapping paper and ribbon yarn that complement each other, and mesh them together on one gift. Wrap the present, and then tie the ribbon yarn as you like, making a bow with the ends. One idea for a gift for a friend is to tie and weave the ribbon into a long friendship bracelet and the wrap the gift with the bracelet. Your friend will have gorgeous gift and a functional piece of jewelry.