How to Make Plarn
How to make Plarn. Plastic Yarn.
Make from plastic shopping bags.
Then you can use it to create something like the purse that I crocheted out of Plarn,
You will need:
*Plastic shopping bags
*Scissors
Make from plastic shopping bags.
Then you can use it to create something like the purse that I crocheted out of Plarn,
You will need:
*Plastic shopping bags
*Scissors
Flatten Out Bag
collect lots of plastic shopping bags.
flatten out the bag by pulling at both ends.
flatten out the bag by pulling at both ends.
Cut Top and Bottom Off of Bag
Cut the handles off of the top of the bag in a straight line.
Then cut the bottom seam off of the bag in a straight line.
Then cut the bottom seam off of the bag in a straight line.
Fold the Bag Lengthwise
Fold the bag lengthwise in half, then in half again.
Fold the Strip
Fold the strip in half lengthwise.
Cut in Half
cut the strip in half at fold.
Cut Strips in Thirds
cut strips into three pieces.
Open Strips and Attach Together
Open each of the six strips.
Take two strips and loop them inside each other.
Pull each end until there is only a small knot.
Then keep attaching one loop at a time to the end
until you have a ball of yarn.
If the bag has a hole, that's okay. Or if the loop is not closed.
Just tie a knot so your plarn doesn't come apart.
Take two strips and loop them inside each other.
Pull each end until there is only a small knot.
Then keep attaching one loop at a time to the end
until you have a ball of yarn.
If the bag has a hole, that's okay. Or if the loop is not closed.
Just tie a knot so your plarn doesn't come apart.