How to Make Plarn
Intro: How to Make Plarn
How to make Plarn. Plastic Yarn.
Make from plastic shopping bags.
Then you can use it to create something like the purse that I crocheted out of Plarn,
You will need:
*Plastic shopping bags
*Scissors
Make from plastic shopping bags.
Then you can use it to create something like the purse that I crocheted out of Plarn,
You will need:
*Plastic shopping bags
*Scissors
STEP 1: Flatten Out Bag
collect lots of plastic shopping bags.
flatten out the bag by pulling at both ends.
flatten out the bag by pulling at both ends.
STEP 2: Cut Top and Bottom Off of Bag
Cut the handles off of the top of the bag in a straight line.
Then cut the bottom seam off of the bag in a straight line.
Then cut the bottom seam off of the bag in a straight line.
STEP 3: Fold the Bag Lengthwise
Fold the bag lengthwise in half, then in half again.
STEP 4: Fold the Strip
Fold the strip in half lengthwise.
STEP 5: Cut in Half
cut the strip in half at fold.
STEP 6: Cut Strips in Thirds
cut strips into three pieces.
STEP 7: Open Strips and Attach Together
Open each of the six strips.
Take two strips and loop them inside each other.
Pull each end until there is only a small knot.
Then keep attaching one loop at a time to the end
until you have a ball of yarn.
If the bag has a hole, that's okay. Or if the loop is not closed.
Just tie a knot so your plarn doesn't come apart.
Take two strips and loop them inside each other.
Pull each end until there is only a small knot.
Then keep attaching one loop at a time to the end
until you have a ball of yarn.
If the bag has a hole, that's okay. Or if the loop is not closed.
Just tie a knot so your plarn doesn't come apart.