Crochet Plastic Bag Mats

Not only are they free to make each mat will keep 500 700 plastic bags out of the landfill.

Crochet plastic bag mats.

The basic instructions are above and can be modified to the desired size of bag. Hdc half double crochet in 3rd chain from hook and to end. I use a j hook and chain the width then double crochet in each chain chain three and turn. This article demonstrates how to create the ribbon of plastic needed for creating the plastic yarn that you can use for knitting or crocheting your new bag.

Basic crochet sleep mat recipe recommended supplies. Cut off the handles and the bottom seam so that you re left with a rectangle. Crochet a 24 61 cm chain plus 2. With the accompanying strap these crochet mats can easily be carried over a homeless person s shoulder.

See more ideas about plastic bag crafts plastic bag crochet recycled plastic bags. I cut 2 inch strips and tie them together leaving about a 2 3 inch tail. Materials to make a sleep mat from plastic bags. Chain 2 hdc in next stitch and to end.

Flatten the plastic bag to best you can and straighten any of the bags creases. If you have decided to knit or crochet a bag from plastic bags you ll need to know how to prepare the plastic bag first. It also makes a great addition to any camping trip. Nanaimo harbour city seniors in namaimo british columbia canada have taken plastic shopping bags and turned them into sleeping mats by crocheting them together.

Plastic bags 500 700 grocery bags. Plastic yarn can be used to crochet shopping bags very easily. These sleeping mats make great supplies for the homeless population allowing them to sleep comfortably wherever they need to. The crochet plastic makes for a very lightweight mat.

Make plarn using the above episode of ask me monday as a guide. I m crocheting a door mat out of plastic bags. You are now ready to begin knitting or crocheting your plarn mat.