Plastic bag yarn

Make plastic yarn ("plarn") out of grocery bags & crochet them into mats for the homeless. (Project idea for next fall!).

A great way to us plastic bags for recycling is to learn how to make plarn! Here are plenty of plarn projects where you crochet with yarn made from plastic bag

Plastic Bag Ideas for when you want to be crafty. The majority of these DIY ideas will keep them from the landfills!

Learn how to make plarn from plastic grocery bags with this free video tutorial from Banana Moon Studio. Free companion crochet pattern.

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Today I learnt a new skill - how to make plarn. Plarn is yarn made from plastic bags.

Making roll-up mats for the homeless using recycled materials, such as plastic shopping bags, can be a rewarding and meaningful way to give back to your community. These mats can provide a comforta…