PLARN Sandals

[CrochetDad]

I just finished - well, actually, I started and finished today - these PLARN Sandals. I'll be entering them in the "Recycled Wearable Art" contest at the San Diego County Fair tomorrow.

 

Yes, they're wearable!

 

Oh, if you're not familiar with the term "PLARN" - it's PLastic yARN - made from those plastic shopping bags you get at retail stores. These came from The Home Depot!

[dobermama]

Well, those are just way to KEWL!!! Looks like a winner to me!

[angelsmith52]

Those are so cool!! Good luck!

[crochetluvknot]

very unique good luck at the fair let us know how you do

[ratdog]

Awesome! Perfect for the pool or the beach!

[RecycleCindy]

Your plarn sandals turned out wonderfully. What a great recycled item and I'm sure you should score high with the judges on those. Best of luck in the contest.

[Arlinka]

These are definitely a winner!!! You are so creative and do such good work!!!!

Good luck and keep us posted.

[gumby28]

Talk about reuse reduce recycle. You've covered all the bases. Good luck.

[froggy]

Good Luck Gene! :clover Your recycled sandals are GREAT!

[teakaycee]

OMGoodness.......... those are the neatest! Good luck at the fair with them!

Those are seriously fun! Great work!!!

 

 

 

*Bag Lady #39*

[Titus2woman]

OH THAT'S AWESOME!!! Is the pattern yours? LOVE THIS!!!! (((((HUGS))))) sandi

[CrochetDad]

OH THAT'S AWESOME!!! Is the pattern yours? LOVE THIS!!!! (((((HUGS))))) sandi

 

No pattern - I saw these on crafster.org and just started crocheting my own version. I actually started to try to copy those, but decided I wanted mine to be more personal, so I started over and did my own version. I'll let you know how I did - the contest is today.

 

If anyone is going to the Fair today - I'll be wearing my yellow "Cheerios" shirt. Stop me and say "Hi!"

[Krakovianka]

I think the sandals are awesome and should do well in this contest. But, on a more practical note, are they comfortable to wear and how will they hold up when used? I realize you just made them so you don't know, but if you do use them, please share how they work out in practice.

[CrochetDad]

I think the sandals are awesome and should do well in this contest. But, on a more practical note, are they comfortable to wear and how will they hold up when used? I realize you just made them so you don't know, but if you do use them, please share how they work out in practice.

 

They're very comfortable - I'll let you know about the durability. I may wear them after the contest (at least a little while).

 

I've purchased a drop spindle (ordered from Walmart.com) and would like to see if I can improve the PLARN with it.

[CrochetDad]

Thanks for all the nice responses. My sandals came in second to a beautiful denim jacket made from an old pair of mens pants.

 

I'm very pleased.

[crochetluvknot]

Congrats on 2nd place still very good

[Krakovianka]

Bravo!

[Arlinka]

Congratulations !!!!! You did a great job!!!!!

How did they hold up when you wore them for a period of time?

[CrochetDad]

Congratulations !!!!! You did a great job!!!!!

How did they hold up when you wore them for a period of time?

 

I wore them around for a short time in the Home Arts building, and decided for the rest of the Fair, I'd slip my sneakers back on for more arch support. It's almost like walking around barefoot! They're extremely light and cool.

 

I had a lot of comments on them, though - one comment I got that I hadn't thought of is that they would be great for the beach - the sand would fall right through and they're also water-proof! A reporter was there for a local paper (print and online) and she is going to do an article on me - I'll post the link when I get it. I thought she'd want to interview the first place winner, but she seemed very interested in my sandals.

[Momcrochets]

Cool! What a hoot! Congratulations!...those look neat

[JunieMarie]

Good luck to you! Those are great sandals.

[LavenderRose]

Those are pretty cool! Glad to see you placed at the fair. You probably caught the reporter's attention because there aren't too many MALE crocheters out and about winning contests . Congrats again!

[shuttlebuggy]

Great idea!

 

Hope you win!

[bethintx1]

Cool!

Are they pretty much skid proof? or do you have to add something to the soles?

[Debbi-a1]

Those are super cool! Thank you for posting these and the link to the original idea. I love both ideas. I like yours in brown a lot (although I don't have home depot bags...).

 

I wonder how these would look under crochet socks.... I need some open shoes for those...