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Aluminum Can Granny Square Tote Bag

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A tote bag made of Lion Brand yarn, aluminum cans, an old t-shirt and bamboo.

9 comments

Jul 9, 2009. 8:50 AMcbubblehead says:

Where is instructables for aluminum can granny square tote bag? I would like try make one for myself.

Jul 12, 2009. 7:42 PM

sparkleponytx (author) says:

You can see the instructable right here -- http://www.instructables.com/id/Aluminum-Can-Granny-Square-Tote-Bag_1/

Mar 6, 2009. 3:13 PMmum says:

Here are some I also made earlier /www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/soda_pop_and_duck_tape_handbag /www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/probably_a_couple_of_the_best_bags_in_the_world Hope the link works, I keep trying all kinds of ways to stop the tins being sharp! Love and Peace Cath

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Feb 17, 2008. 8:03 AM

Kiteman says:

I like the idea, but how sharp are the holes in the cans? Do the edges "saw" through the yarn as the bag is used?

Feb 17, 2008. 2:45 PM

sparkleponytx (author) says:

Hi. Thanks. No, the yarn seems fine. I crocheted it pretty tight in the holes, so there's not a lot of movement there. But time will tell, I guess. The worst that can happen so far is the aluminum can get bent if I am not careful with the tote (it can be straightened again, but sometimes this leaves a little crease).

Feb 17, 2008. 10:11 AMGorillazMiko says:

Agreed Kiteman.
And nice job Kiteman, your new Instructable is already high in the ratings.
You're going to beat me. :-(

_{Very mean of you.}

Hahaha!

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Feb 17, 2008. 10:16 AM

Kiteman says:

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