Rather than throwing them out you can reuse them by crocheting them into multi purpose mats known as plarn plastic yarn.
Crochet mat patterns plastic bags.
Not only are they free to make each mat will keep 500 700 plastic bags out of the landfill.
Plarn is the yarn also called plastic yarn that you will use to knit or crochet the plastic mat.
I crochet each row the same until i have my length.
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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.
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Plarn is constructed from the plastic bags and will be used just as one would use yarn in knitting or crocheting.
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.
I cut 2 inch strips and tie them together leaving about a 2 3 inch tail.
With the accompanying strap these crochet mats can easily be carried over a homeless person s shoulder.
Check out these 15 awesome plarn and plastic bag crochet patterns tutorials and designs.