Crochet Plastic Mats

Make plarn using the above episode of ask me monday as a guide.

Crochet plastic mats.

May 14 2019 explore kristine thayer s board crochet plastic bags mats on pinterest. 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. Chain 2 hdc in next stitch and to end. Plarn is constructed from the plastic bags and will be used just as one would use yarn in knitting or crocheting.

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. I m crocheting a door mat out of plastic bags. Not only are they free to make each mat will keep 500 700 plastic bags out of the landfill. See more ideas about plastic bag crafts plastic bag crochet recycled plastic bags.

This secures the ends without knots and having to tuck ends in later. I crochet each row the same until i have my length. Crochet over a 4 10 cm end of the new plastic. 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.

These sleeping mats make great supplies for the homeless population allowing them to sleep comfortably wherever they need to. Plarn is the yarn also called plastic yarn that you will use to knit or crochet the plastic mat. Nanaimo harbour city seniors in namaimo british columbia canada have taken plastic shopping bags and turned them into sleeping mats by crocheting them together. Crochet a 24 61 cm chain plus 2.

What is not to love. It also makes a great addition to any camping trip. I use a j hook and chain the width then double crochet in each chain chain three and turn. I cut 2 inch strips and tie them together leaving about a 2 3 inch tail.

They also have stations in new zealand located in auckland wellington bay of plenty nelson and whangarei. Basic crochet sleep mat recipe recommended supplies. With the accompanying strap these crochet mats can easily be carried over a homeless person s shoulder. When 4 10cm is left on the old plastic pick up the new strand and continue crocheting over the old strand.

The crochet plastic makes for a very lightweight mat. Reduce the width if it works up as a lumpy area.