how about a plastic bag CAL?

[midnightexpression]

I had an awesome Idea when I was getting school supplies on how to use the tote as a lunch box and line it with something I don't know how I would do it but yeah any one got any ideas? I mean because you see kids bring in plastic bags and paper bags but this one you could use over and over. ok well I must get back to my tank top for school and the tote

[squish_52]

hey melibean, this is really easy if you have a HUGE hook, i used redheart N, and it goes really fast too even if u are just learning this would be a great way to practice stitches and have something fun and funky to use afterwards

[Melibean223]

I'll have to look at my hooks I bought a starter set of hooks not sure how big they go, I want to find a pattern for a beach bag type of thing (hopefully an easy pattern) so when I'm done I can send this to my mom for when her and my step father go to the beach or out on there boat for there wet stuff. I think she would get a huge kick out of it. hehe

[Ladycrochat]

Veganfairylover, I do not see WHY you have to line it at all. Kids that are using regular plastic bags don't have lined ones.......besides it will be so much easier to clean if it is just plastic. Still, if you really want to line it, maybe you can line it in felt....sew the same shape as the bag in felt, and then drop it inside and whipstitch it to the top of your tote, it would just make washing youir tote bag harder though IMHO........But I do think this is a great idea, maybe other kids at school will see your cool lunch tote, and want to get or make their own! You can make others to sell, or teach others to make them and really use lots of plastic bags up!

[midnightexpression]

I just didn't want like water to leak out if I used a cold pack.

[Ladycrochat]

I see....that IS a tough one! I guess you can put a plastic bag on the inside of it somehow.....but I am not sure how...I think I have to think about this more:think !

[CrazeeMoi]

Maybe line it with a plastic flannel backed tablecloth. Probably can get one for a dollar at a Dollar Tree or some dollar store.

[midnightexpression]

yeah

[Mom w/a Motif]

Just an hour ago while looking at lunchbags in WalMart (and spending $12 on two...) I was thinking 'I wonder if I could somehow crochet the kids new lunchbags for school?' They probably would be embarassed to bring them, though... I think it's a neat idea though! I could have saved $12...

 

On a side note, has anyone thought about making a button for this CAL? (I would if I knew how, but I am a computer dummy if there ever was one...)

Tina

[squish_52]

hey mary, have you thought of just wrapping the coldpack in lets say paper towels or a plastic bag? or make a pouch for the pack out of old sheets or something?

[Ladycrochat]

The idea of a button would be great:tup.....But I don't know how to make one either:think . Maybe someone will come long who does! :dreaming

[squish_52]

I finally have pictures....not of the tote i did, but a new little handbag! it's so cute! please take a look and tell me what you think, pictures are on my blog

[mimi_mia]

Becca the little bag turned out so cute...I looked at your blog and you do great work, love the hats and the blankets!!!

[CrazeeMoi]

Your small tote is veryyyyyyyyy cute!! I may make a small one after all lol

[squish_52]

Thanks everyone! I love it when people comment on my work, and fellow crocheters..well never had that happen, so thanks for the positive feedback i'm working on another bag, a little bit bigger than this last one but i ran out of white bags, hopefully it'll grow when mom gets back with groceries

[sharoninseattle]

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l210/sharoninseattle/HPIM1648.jpg

 

Here is my first bag made out of the plastic grocery bags, I thought of this months ago and thought it was too complicated, but after I saw the video a lady posted on how to loop, (by the way thankyou very much or I would not have made one) I was inspired.

 

I used a size "g" hook and cut my strips into 3/4" loops

[sharoninseattle]

I finally have pictures....not of the tote i did, but a new little handbag! it's so cute! please take a look and tell me what you think, pictures are on my blog

 

Very cute bag, I like the change of colors, I'll have to try that on my next one

[squish_52]

Sharon, that bag is awesome!! it looks very sturdy in addition to very attractive thanks for sharing

[squish_52]

i've finished yet another one today, pictures are on my blog didn't turn out as great as i wanted it to but it's cute i guess

[Mom w/a Motif]

Sharon and Becca, both your bags turned out great! Did you put a button on yours, Sharon? I like it.

 

Tina

[ChayaSar]

ok, after making all that "plastic yarn" and attempting to do this, I've decided that this just isn't for me. So, i'm sorry to announce, that I am just not gonna be crocheting along here no more.... so sorry.... anyone want my plastic yarn tho? pm me

[Ladycrochat]

Ahhhhh Ada! We shall be sorry to see you go, but admittedly this isn't for everyone! Still, keep coming 'round to check out our latest creations!I think the bags that you made Squish are adorable, especially the little one, I like the wooden handle look to it! very creative! The bigger one is great too....never know when you need to haul more stuff! Sharoninseattle, your bag is beautiful too....I like the longer handles that you made! As for myself, I am beginning my third totebag....the first two were a bit stylized, with stripes and working in certain patterns, but this one is going to be a riot of all different colors joined together in no particular pattern....I will post some photos when I have enough of it done for you to appreciate the color changes!

[sharoninseattle]

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l210/sharoninseattle/HPIM1699.jpg

 

Thanks Deb (ladycrochet), here is my latest Wal Mart one My muscles between my shoulders are sore, I need a break

[Mom w/a Motif]

Your bag looks great, Sharon! I love it.

 

Tina

[Ladycrochat]

Yes Sharon, the button and the way you made the handle are beautiful!