Crochet Plastic Mats

Not only are they free to make each mat will keep 500 700 plastic bags out of the landfill.

Crochet plastic mats.

The crochet plastic makes for a very lightweight mat. I cut 2 inch strips and tie them together leaving about a 2 3 inch tail. When 4 10cm is left on the old plastic pick up the new strand and continue crocheting over the old strand. Plarn is the yarn also called plastic yarn that you will use to knit or crochet the plastic mat.

Chain 2 hdc in next stitch and to end. I crochet each row the same until i have my length. Nanaimo harbour city seniors in namaimo british columbia canada have taken plastic shopping bags and turned them into sleeping mats by crocheting them together. I m crocheting a door mat out of plastic bags.

Crochet over a 4 10 cm end of the new plastic. It also makes a great addition to any camping trip. We like that they guide you through the process of making the classic ringed floor mat pattern you ve probably seen countless times in stores. Charities accepting plastic mats the movement crew is a volunteer run initiative that distributes necessities to less fortunate people and have drop off stations in melbourne sydney brisbane wollongong sunshine coast and perth.

Basic crochet sleep mat recipe recommended supplies. They also have stations in new zealand located in auckland wellington bay of plenty nelson and whangarei. This secures the ends without knots and having to tuck ends in later. Plarn is constructed from the plastic bags and will be used just as one would use yarn in knitting or crocheting.

See more ideas about plastic bag crafts plastic bag crochet recycled plastic bags. What is not to love. We doubt you ll be surprised to learn then that we were very excited when we stumbled across this plarn crocheted floor mat pattern featured on prosperity stuff. Make plarn using the above episode of ask me monday as a guide.

Crochet a 24 61 cm chain plus 2. I use a j hook and chain the width then double crochet in each chain chain three and turn. Approx 58 plastic bags or 504 yards of plarn size 12 mm crochet hook scissors. Reduce the width if it works up as a lumpy area.

We will go through the steps below to make plarn and then the knitting and crocheting will begin. May 14 2019 explore kristine thayer s board crochet plastic bags mats on pinterest.