Have a bunch of plastic bags stashed away in one big plastic bag waiting for the day you actually remember to take them with you to the grocery to recycle? (I always forget).
Stop trying to remember and make something out of them! Here’s a tutorial for making Plarn, err, plastic yarn, that is.
To cut the strips:
I haven’t made anything with mine yet, but I’ll let you know how it turns out!
Happy Saturday!
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Maybe this is something I could use to make a rug?
I think you could! However, I’m not sure how well it would hold up if it got a lot of traffic.
Good point but maybe I could double up on using more “product” to make the rug thicker?
yeah! Go for it and let me know how it turns out!
I have plenty of stuff to make something with- ha.
smart idea!
My daughters church ladies crocheted them and made them into sleeping mats for the poor. I also think you could make also use it for laying out. (Tanning, and of course with a beach towel on it.)
Great ideas! Thanks, Kathleen!
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How about making a purse?
I am trying to figure out how to get this task done on my spinning wheel…I got a jumbo attachment for it but so far I can’t get it to go super smoothly- or quickly… STILL WORKING ON IT 😉
I have made rugs, purses & a backpack with my plarn. I just found simple crochet pattern(s), grabbed a larger hook than called for (at least a J or K), and followed the pattern.
I have made crochet shopping bags with “plarn” – like the ones you pay $1 to 1.99 for in the stores… They hold up very well and are colorful… Just four sides and a flat bottom with handles crocheted double for strength. Also the rugs are good if you not only double the “plarn” but crochet in single crochet for strength… I use one to hold boots in the hallway…
You don’t want to try making a rug to walk on, they are uncomfortable. I’ve made hats, purses, and tote bags. I’m trying to figure out how comfotable those sleeping mats would be, because the knots are uncomfortable against your skin. Maybe they are okay if you have a heavy coat or blanket between you and the plarn mat.
My friend crochets them into shopping bags- they’re great for groceries and really sturdy. Just make sure the handles are wide so they’re comfortable.
I crochet a whole variety of bags and use them for gift bags. that way I don’t have to buy those pricey store bought bags. The recipient is just as happy recieving the bag. I just make sure I tell them they have to reuse them and can’t throw them away.
I am knittIng a bird feeder with mine using 8mm needles! It’s reAlly cool
Freya,
That sounds really cool! I would love to see it when you’re finished!
Ciao, hai realizzato gia’ qualcosa? Sono curiosa!!
Many cities, provinces and states are now banning “single use plastic bags”. Fabric bags (cotton is preferred) are the thing that is encouraged. They’re washable and re-usable. Plastics are killing our environment. The oceans and the creatures that call them home are dying. And did you know it is even passed on to us? The fish and seafood we eat can also be contaminated with plastic toxins. That’s the food chain at work. Plastic is ruining this chain and the environment. I wouldn’t make a plarn bag or anything else for that matter if my life depended on it. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it’s the truth. Regards, Mona
Hi Mona,
I whole-heartedly agree that plastic bags are not good for the environment, and I fully support stores that do not provide them at the checkout. However until they finally go away, I would think repurposing them into something that is useful and will not end up in a landfill (or worse) is a more positive impact on the planet for a rather unfortunate product, don’t you think?
I couldn’t agree more! Reuse what is already here, don’t just screwm at the darkness!