Use up all of those plastic sacks you have laying around to make a reusable grocery tote. If you already are on the no-plastic bandwagon, put the word out. When people see this accessory, they’ll be saving more sacks than you know what to do with!
Basic “Plarn” Tote
See here for a tutorial on how to prepare “plarn”.
Gauge: About 3 sc= 1″
Finished Size: 14″ across, 14″ high, 8″ rise on handles
With size “K” crochet hook and plarn, Ch 41.
Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Do not turn, sc in each unworked loop of ch. (40 sc)
Round 2: Sc in first sc of previous. Mark as first sc. Sc in each sc around.
Repeat Round 2 (44) times.
Work Handles:
On next round: Sc in next 14 sc. *Ch 40. Skip next 12 sc. Sc in next 2 sc. Turn, skip next 2 sc, sc in each of 40 ch and next 2 sc. (Turn, sc in 3rd sc from hook, in next 39 sc of handle, and in next 2 sc of tote) 3 times*, sc in next 22 sc of tote, repeat between **, sc in next 6 sc of tote, sl st in next 2 sc, tie off.
Weave in ends.
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Is it possible to knit with the plarn? I’m not very good at crochet. I don’t understand how these instructions work, even though I do know the stitches — single crochet, double crochet, etc. I can’t ever figure out where to put the hook through. In knitting, it ’s simple, because you have the loops on the needle.
I would imagine that knit would work as well. I prefer crochet because it makes a stronger fabric. Maybe try a version of a knit string bag? Let me know how it works for you. I’m glad the plarn tutorial helped.
This may be a dumb question, but what is a “lark’s head knot” and how do you make one? Thank you. Cheryl
A “lark’s head” knot is similar to one made in macrame. It can also be known as the double half hitch knot or square knot. I took a picture of this in the steps, but you may find this link helpful:
http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/larks-head-knot.html
The step-by-step instructions ask you to fold your cord in half, which you don’t have to do because you are working with tubes.
I hope this helps, contact me with more questions.
Diana,
you can definitely knit a tote with plarn. I have made one that I found on the internet at knittingpatterncentral.com called the recycled bag bag. It was very easy to make and we use it for groceries. I am saving bags to make more!
Mary
About how many bags is this?
I believe it is about 30. I get that question a lot, so I am working on figuring out an exact number.
i love the “plarn” it is great and such a great use of all those ridiculous extra plastic bags laying around the house
Very nice site! is it yours too
Can u do hdc instead of sc take to long to do sc?
You sure can! I have seen them with a double crochet as well, but I like the strength of the single crochet.