Plarn crochet

Happy Earth Day everyone (or should I say Earth Night)! Just thought I would do a quick post here to share some great picks of the awesome things you can do with plarn! What’s plarn you ask?…

Check out all of the awesome stuff that you can make with plarn, including how to make plastic yarn in the first place.

Making roll-up mats for the homeless using recycled materials, such as plastic shopping bags, can be a rewarding and meaningful way to give back to your community. These mats can provide a comforta…

"The large size of this tote makes it perfect for carrying a wide range of items, from shopping to swim towels. This bag is made up of over one hundred plastic shopping bags. Core material (also made of plastic bags) is added every three rounds to increase durability and add rigidity to the tote. This pattern is relatively simple, the only stitches you need to know are single crochet and slip stitch. You will also need to know how to work in the round."

Check out this video tutorial showing how to make plarn (plastic yarn) from grocery bags and crochet with it. This technique is a great way to recycle and reuse! #yarnique #plarn #reducerecyclereuse

In case you don’t know what plarn is, it is grocery bags that have been cut into strips to use as a yarn. If there come a time where you need shoes and cant afford any or want some that you c…

This project shows you how I made a crocheted sleeping mat from plastic grocery store bags.

In celebration of Earth Day, I thought I'd do some kind of upcycle craft using the hundreds of plastic bags I have around the house, and s...

Make plastic yarn ("plarn") out of grocery bags & crochet them into mats for the homeless. (Project idea for next fall!).