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Crocheting: Plarn Totes
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Plarn Totes

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Difficulty:

Category: Crocheting

Type of item: Functional

For: Unisex

Style: Funky, Eco-Friendly, Cute


Materials

Recycled plastic grocery bags turned into plarn, N hook

What was your inspiration?

I found this: http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/02/17/instructions-for-cutting-plastic-bags-creating-recycled-plastic-yarn/ the instructions for making plarn. I thought it was an awesome idea!

What are you most proud of?

That I recycled and didn't have to spend money on yarn!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Don't make your strips too thin.

 

4 comments

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Damiensmommy on craftsy.com
Aug 03, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
They look great!! Ive made two myself. I am amazed of how strong they actually are. I found a place that has green bags and had some yellow ones from the dollar store and alternated them to make a band around the top of one of mine. Great job.
zombify on craftsy.com
Aug 05, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
That's awesome. I've been trying to find some cool bags in bright colors. Not much luck yet.
ShyMomma on craftsy.com
Aug 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! I never would have guessed that these we're made out of recycled shopping bags! Great idea. How many did you use? I'm going to start saving right away!
zombify on craftsy.com
Aug 01, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Lol I lost count. I know it was a lot though. One strip makes about 4 hdc.