Crochet Plastic Bag Mats

Materials to make a sleep mat from plastic bags.

Crochet plastic bag mats.

I use a j hook and chain the width then double crochet in each chain chain three and turn. Nanaimo harbour city seniors in namaimo british columbia canada have taken plastic shopping bags and turned them into sleeping mats by crocheting them together. May 14 2019 explore kristine thayer s board crochet plastic bags mats on pinterest. Not only are they free to make each mat will keep 500 700 plastic bags out of the landfill.

With the accompanying strap these crochet mats can easily be carried over a homeless person s shoulder. Approx 58 plastic bags or 504 yards of plarn size 12 mm crochet hook scissors. Make plarn using the above episode of ask me monday as a guide. I m crocheting a door mat out of plastic bags.

I cut 2 inch strips and tie them together leaving about a 2 3 inch tail. If you have decided to knit or crochet a bag from plastic bags you ll need to know how to prepare the plastic bag first. Chain 2 hdc in next stitch and to end. These sleeping mats make great supplies for the homeless population allowing them to sleep comfortably wherever they need to.

The crochet plastic makes for a very lightweight mat. Basic crochet sleep mat recipe recommended supplies. Cut off the handles and the bottom seam so that you re left with a rectangle. 500 700 plastic shopping bags for a person sized mat but can vary depending on what you re using the mat for 10mm or larger crochet hook.

Plastic bags 500 700 grocery bags. It also makes a great addition to any camping trip. Crochet a 24 61 cm chain plus 2. Hdc half double crochet in 3rd chain from hook and to end.

The basic instructions are above and can be modified to the desired size of bag. Flatten the plastic bag to best you can and straighten any of the bags creases. You are now ready to begin knitting or crocheting your plarn mat.