Crochet Mat Patterns Plastic Bags

May 14 2019 explore kristine thayer s board crochet plastic bags mats on pinterest.

Crochet mat patterns plastic bags.

With the accompanying strap these crochet mats can easily be carried over a homeless person s shoulder. Plarn is constructed from the plastic bags and will be used just as one would use yarn in knitting or crocheting. Not only are they free to make each mat will keep 500 700 plastic bags out of the landfill. We like that they guide you through the process of making the classic ringed floor mat pattern you ve probably seen countless times in stores.

Opting to use green canvas bags for your grocery shopping is an effective option but many people still have excess plastic bags lying about the place. Check out these 15 awesome plarn and plastic bag crochet patterns tutorials and designs. What is not to love. I cut 2 inch strips and tie them together leaving about a 2 3 inch tail.

I use a j hook and chain the width then double crochet in each chain chain three and turn. We will go through the steps below to make plarn and then the knitting and crocheting will begin. The crochet plastic makes for a very lightweight mat. I crochet each row the same until i have my length.

Plarn is the yarn also called plastic yarn that you will use to knit or crochet the plastic mat.