Recycled Grocery Bag From Plarn

[RecycleCindy]

Here is my latest recycled grocery tote bag I crocheted from plastic bag yarn or plarn. It takes about 60 plastic bags to create the 13" x 13" tote bag. It's really strong and the bottom expands as needed when you fill it up with your groceries.

 

 

Here is the free crochet pattern link. You can mix and match the different colored bags to create stripes and other patterns. Also you can add ribbon around the top with a bow tie for embellishments. Either way this is a wonderful reusable tote to carry to the market. I love using mine.

[Monique39]

I like that!

[craziebunny]

Very nice!

[misssmaggie]

Nice bag !!! Thanks for sharing !!!

[smuchez1317]

I am going to attempt this one!

[Debbi-a1]

I like it! I wish I had the patience to cut the plastic bags and then crochet them together. I've tried before and it's not my favorite "yarn".

Debbi

[christinascrochethaven]

Awesome bag...great job, Cindy!

[CrochetAmore]

Very nice

 

I've been saving my plastic bags to make some plarn, but everywhere I shop has boring white bags

[CrochetJC]

When I did one of just white bags, I used a colored crochet thread or a colored yarn with the plarn. It adds just enough color to brighten it up.

[RecycleCindy]

Very nice

 

I've been saving my plastic bags to make some plarn, but everywhere I shop has boring white bags

 

I wrote a recent post here about how to spice up those not-so-pretty white plastic bags. By adding ribbon, other colored yarn, pretty thread or other embellishments you can brighten up those boring white bags to create some really cute stuff.

[pinsandneedles]

Thanks for the great pattern-and for the great tips! I've been saving my plastic bags to make one of your bags.