Plastic yarn projects

A great way to us plastic bags for recycling is to learn how to make plarn! Here are plenty of plarn projects where you crochet with yarn made from plastic bag

Make plastic yarn ("plarn") out of grocery bags & crochet them into mats for the homeless. (Project idea for next fall!).

Making roll-up mats for the homeless using recycled materials, such as plastic shopping bags, can be a rewarding and meaningful way to give back to your community. These mats can provide a comforta…

It's Plastic Free July, and we know you've got some plastic bags lying around. Get creative with these amazing ways to reuse plastic bags in your home.

How to make Plarn What is plarn you may ask? It's short for plastic yarn. How cool! It's a unique way to recycle your plastic shopping bags. Yes, that's right ladies, go round up all your plastic bags shoved in your pantry to make your next crochet or knit project. It's super simple to whip

How to take scrap yarn and plastic grocery bags to crochet adorable fun and functional little basket-bowls. This project is nearly free to make and helps reduce waste by reusing plastic bags that otherwise might have ended up in landfills.

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Don't wait for Earth Day to show your love and appreciation for our planet. Check out our collection of recycled plastic bag crochet patterns today and celebrate Earth Day every day. Also known as plarn, or plastic bag yarn, this material can be used to make a variety of surprisingly pretty projects! Preserving the world we live in is an important message that adults and kids can both benefit from. These free crochet patterns are an easy way you can minimize your carbon footprint. Save the…