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Category: Plastic Bag Crafts

Large Plastic Market Bag

Cindy26 Comments

This market bag was crocheted using a large plastic Q crochet hook. It’s my first project crocheting with plastic bag yarn aka plarn and using the extra large plastic hook. I must say that it makes my bag much lighter and the stitches more airy. I also didn’t use as many plastic bags as I normally do to finish the project. The bag is still very strong. As I have shown below with a load of groceries, it stretches nicely to accommodate my purchases.

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Here is my market bag filled from a grocery store trip!

So check out the free pattern below and as always — enjoy!
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Free Large Plastic Market Bag Pattern

Materials needed: One large ball of plastic bag yarn aka plarn

Hooks:
Q size plastic crochet hook
N size metal crochet hook for handles

Description: Large Plastic Market Tote Bag
Bag measures 13 inches wide and 15 inches long

Directions:
Using Q hook, Ch 20.

Ribbon Sling Bag

Cindy15 Comments


Crochet a cute ribbon sling bag!

This week’s recycled craft project is a crocheted sling bag. The bag is crocheted using recycled plastic bags. Red ribbon was added and tied into a bow at the front. Here is the link to my picture tutorial on how to make your own recycled plastic bag yarn or plarn.

I know many crafters out there are starting their Christmas gifts. This would make a great little gift for any young girl and even as a gift bag. You could fill it up with a few stocking stuffer items and you’d have a wonderful little Christmas package. Anyway just a few ideas that I came up with to use this little bag.

As always here is the free pattern for your use.

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Free Crocheted Sling Bag Pattern

Purse measures 9 inches wide and 10-1/2 inches long
Strap length is 35 inches

Materials:
One ball of recycled plastic bag yarn aka Plarn
2 yards of 1/8″ ribbon or other ribbon leftovers

Hook: Metal N (9 mm) crochet hook

Chain 22

Recycled Plastic Motif Rug

Cindy7 Comments

Here is an eco rug I crocheted from recycled plastic bags. I made this Motif rug as part of an eco craftalong on Craftster. It’s been a fun and very informative craftalong for me. I learned about Borax and found it to be a wonderful eco friendly cleaning supply. I’ve learned about making reusable swiffer covers and mops. I have had the privilege of seeing lots of other people’s creations using plastic bags and other recycled materials. So if you love doing eco-friendly everythings come check out the link above for a fantastic craftalong!

Here is my pattern below for this rug. I want to forewarn everyone that I had issues getting my rug to lie flat. I applied heat from a blow dryer which helped a bit but it still isn’t completely flat. You may want to add more stitches or adjust the pattern to make it work better for you. After tackling and frogging this round rug for weeks, I think I’ll stick with bag projects for awhile now.

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Free Round Recycled Plastic Bag Rug Pattern

Size: 18″ round rug
Hook: N (9 mm) metal crochet hook

Materials:
Large ball of white plastic bags cut and tied into yarn (plarn)
Small ball of blue plarn used for center motif

With center color (white shown) Ch 4, Sl St to form ring.

Crocheted Plastic Wristlet Bag

Cindy10 Comments

Crochet yourself this cute summer wristlet purse. Wristlet purses have gotten very popular lately and I wanted to get one crafted using recycled materials before summer was over. This purse was crocheted using recycled plastic grocery bags. It’s a quick little purse that is just right for a summer outing or as a great gift idea.

As always, here is the free recycled pattern. I hope you’re enjoying my recycled patterns and if you have a moment, please post a comment or drop me a note at my contact link above. I love to hear from other crafters. Enjoy!

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Free Recycled Plastic Wristlet Bag Pattern

Purse measures 6 inches wide and 5 inches long.
Strap length is 14 inches.

Material: One ball of plastic bags cut into 1 inch strips.
One button – 1/2″ shown on bag.

Hook: Metal N (9 mm) crochet hook

Chain 16

Crochet a Recycled Clothes Pin Bag

Cindy38 Comments

Last month I purchased a sunshine umbrella. It’s one of those clothes line things you unfold and put in the ground to hang your clothes on to dry. I haven’t had anything outside to hang my clothes on for quite awhile at this home. But wanting to do the eco friendly thing, I want to hang my clothes outside to dry. It saves electricity and money on my power bill and of course is environmentally friendly!

Anyway I didn’t have a clothes pin bag. So I got busy and crochet myself one. I love to make things that I need from recycled materials and hope others do too. If you need to know how to make plastic bag yarn, here is the link. Once you have your yarn, you are ready to go!

Here is a picture of the little hanger I used for the inside. It is 10 inches long and fits perfectly inside my peg bag. You might also use a baby hanger as they are small.

So what are you waiting for, grab that crochet hook and get to work!

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Free Pattern for Crocheted Clothes Pin Bag

Materials needed:
One large ball of plastic bag yarn aka Plarn
One 8-10 inch long plastic hanger to fit inside bag

Hook: N (9 mm) size metal crochet hook

Description: Clothes Pin Bag
Bag measures 12 inches wide and 12 inches long

Directions:
Ch 28