Plastic Bag Easter Basket *image heavy*

[Nutsaboutcrochet13]

Or just a basket...

Cool, isn't it? I started and finished it yesterday, but it was 10:00pm last night when I finally wove in the last end... so I didn't post. I went to bed!

Here's the bottom,

and the side, yes, there are a few dc rnds, it made it go faster.

And a Fancy display...MMMM! Dark Chocolate! I can hardly restrain myself...

Here's what it looks like most of the time, because the handle isn't reinforced and it likes to sag. It still looks gorgeous though, and it's waterproof, and very tough, and large I LOVE IT! I will definately be using it for things other than holding easter candy

Oh, it folds flat too! Gotta love that!

 

 

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[mimi_mia]

That is awesome....thanks for the picture play by play...chocolate yum yum!!

[laurastar0962]

that is wayyyyy cool

[Julexia]

What a great idea! I love it!

[catheryn]

Love It!!!!!

[Riohnna]

That is fantastic!

[misssmaggie]

That is so cute!!! Thanks for sharing!

[Addey]

Very cool! I've got to try to do that plastic bag yarn thing. I've got so many sitting around, it isn't even funny.... What method did you use to make the 'yarn'?

[sprtsbear]

I love it! Another great idea for using up those plastic bags.

[Nutsaboutcrochet13]

Very cool! I've got to try to do that plastic bag yarn thing. I've got so many sitting around, it isn't even funny.... What method did you use to make the 'yarn'?

 

http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/bag%20cutting%20instructions.html

This is where I learned to make the "yarn" :hookbut the strips I made were thinner, about 1" wide. You should start larger though, because the thinner the strips, the easier to tear...

 

I also used a size K hook (6.5)

[Tinks]

The ultimate in recycling plastic bags! Excellent! Now WHY did I just hand a HUGE bag full over to my grocery delivery driver (in the UK they pick them up for you and return them to be recycled)!!! I could have used them all for this... Now I'll have to build up my collection again hehe

[RecycleCindy]

Very cool! I've got to try to do that plastic bag yarn thing. I've got so many sitting around, it isn't even funny.... What method did you use to make the 'yarn'?

 

 

Addey, I have full details and pictures on how to make plastic bag "yarn" at my website blog. The link is here for the yarn making tutorial and I also have other free plastic bag patterns there too if you are interested in recycled plastic bag crafts.

 

Also the basket is beautiful. Wonderful job!

[Nutsaboutcrochet13]

I've been waiting for your reply specifically, RecycleCindy! I'm glad you like it, I LOVE this basket! It's currently holding more plastic bag strips for another basket

Love, love, love, love, love, love this basket...

[crochetluvknot]

what a great idea

[Addey]

http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/bag%20cutting%20instructions.html

This is where I learned to make the "yarn" :hookbut the strips I made were thinner, about 1" wide. You should start larger though, because the thinner the strips, the easier to tear...

 

I also used a size K hook (6.5)

 

Cool! Thanks! Now I just have to find the time to start on this... unfortunately, I just hit a major 2-month long block of mostly travel.... *sigh*

[RecycleCindy]

I've been waiting for your reply specifically, RecycleCindy! I'm glad you like it, I LOVE this basket! It's currently holding more plastic bag strips for another basket

Love, love, love, love, love, love this basket...

 

 

Nuts, your basket is beautiful and I LOVE it too! I was just telling my son on the way home tonight about it. I love to see other people's creations using plastic bags. It's one of the things on my to-do list -- crochet a basket. Thanks so much for sharing your recycled talents!!