I decided after returning home with yet another pile of
plastic bags...
That it was about time I started to think about recycling.
Now I do normally recycle my plastic bags
but not quite
like this...
After reading a few tutorials I started to make some "plastic yarn"...
Which was very easy.
I did workout very quickly that you need a larger hook
to make the crocheting easier.
I used a size 10mm.
and before too long I had a recycled plastic bag, bag.
complete with a bit of plastic flower bling...
So why not give it a go,
at least it will cost you nothing...
19 comments:
so clever!!!!
thank you, xxxx Ale
Its quite different to crocheting wool isn't it!? I've made a crochet tea cup out of plastic bags for an exhibition - turned out way better than I thought it would! love it!!
Bravissima, grazie !
I've also done some plastic bag crocheting. I made large tote bag for a friend to use to take things to the beach. It did turn out very well, and was easy once I got comfortable with the "tension" of the plastic strips.
It's a great way to re-use plastic.
xo
Brave girl you! I have a recurring sore elbow after trying that - but must admit that I was not crochet-fit back then. I have since started saving green plastic bags again...maybe I'll give another try...
Wonderful idea, a friend of mine makes these too but by knitting the plastic yarn instead. I've been upcycling old tin cans into fabric covered, storage pots, love a bit of thrifty eco crafting.
Clare x
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~ I think you and your blog are simply Fabby! who would have thought....with kind thoughts...Maria x
Fantastic idea, I have seen this before and now I really want to give it a go.
hugs,
Meredith
What a great project Michelle, and of course, waterproof too! I was wondering - is it a bit tricky joining the bags together?
Thank you for your lovely interesting blog! Joy x
Hi There, So nice to hear from you again!!! I think your bag is a fab idea!!! I always forget to take a shopping bag, so every time I come home with yet another plastic bag!!! I wonder how it will work for a mat at the backdoor??!!! Have a fab weekend!!
Love
AMarie
Hello,AMAZING,your bag is looking so good.
And your chicken is happy to be on your picture ;0),nice.
Happy greetings from germany,
Ulli
I want to try this
very cool
I LOVE it! We've been recycling plastic bags and making some unusual things out of them. You can take a look here: http://fruitfulfusion.blogspot.com/2013/02/my-creative-space-at-courtyard.html
my friend makes these cool mats for homeless people. she makes them with plastic bags of all types. cool.
Beautiful work Michelle 'as usual'
Love Sue / SIBOL x
I love it!
I want to try this
This is SO cool! I love crafts that involve recycling in a not-completely-obvious way. Do you use it in real life?
I'd love to see you and some of your work on Kollabora, the crafting and DIY community. I always want to be friends with people whose taste is cute and green at the same time.
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