Crochet Mat Patterns Plastic Bags

I crochet each row the same until i have my length.

Crochet mat patterns plastic bags. May 14 2019 explore kristine thayer s board crochet plastic bags mats on pinterest. I use a j hook and chain the width then double crochet in each chain chain three and turn. With the accompanying strap these crochet mats can easily be carried over a homeless person s shoulder. What is not to love.

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. See more ideas about plastic bag crafts plastic bag crochet recycled plastic bags. Rather than throwing them out you can reuse them by crocheting them into multi purpose mats known as plarn plastic yarn. We will go through the steps below to make plarn and then the knitting and crocheting will begin.

Plarn is the yarn also called plastic yarn that you will use to knit or crochet the plastic mat. 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. Not only are they free to make each mat will keep 500 700 plastic bags out of the landfill. Plarn is constructed from the plastic bags and will be used just as one would use yarn in knitting or crocheting.

I cut 2 inch strips and tie them together leaving about a 2 3 inch tail.