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Plastic bag yarn creations (International)

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Plastic bag yarn creations (International)
Swap Coordinator:Lunaria (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges  Crafts  Yarn 
Number of people in swap:6
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:April 15, 2007
Date items must be sent by:May 27, 2007
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Those pesky plastic shopping bags just keep piling them up, but throwing them out is bad for the environment and wildlife. Why waste them? You can cut bags into strips and crochet, knit, weave, hook or needlepoint rugs, door mats, tub or shower mats, totes, purses, hats, shoes, jewelry, clothing, animals and more. By using various colors you can create stripes and other effects.

For this swap you will make one item or set of whatever you want, and send to one partner. Make it something substantial, that takes an hour or more to make once you have the yarn prepared.

Warning: making the plastic yarn is time consuming and it takes a lot of bags. I'm giving plenty of time on this swap so you can collect bags from friends and neighbors if you need to, and to give you time to make the yarn.

These sites give directions for making the "yarn":

http://hellejorgensen.typepad.com/gooseflesh/2007/02/plasticbagyar.html

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/crneedleworkcrochet/article/0,1789,HGTV32604424124,00.html

Requirements: rating over 4.2 and no recent no-sends. Newbies with a completely filled out profile are welcome. This swap is international.

Get creative!

Discussion

jbtmykids 04/ 2/2007 #

A bunch of kids at a local school made sleeping mats for the homeless with these bags. Great idea for a swap!

Cloverst 04/ 2/2007 #

great! I was just 5 mins ago thinking 'i wonder where i saw that tutorial cause we have far too many bags!'

I really want the pattern for the coral sea creature. Have you seen the picture?

Cloverst 04/ 2/2007 #

try these links:

http://hellejorgensen.typepad.com/gooseflesh/2007/02/plasticbagyar.html

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/crneedleworkcrochet/article/0,1789,HGTV32604424124,00.html

Cloverst 04/ 2/2007 #

Grrr the site is seeing the underscores as a sign to make something itallic here's a good workaround:

Helejorgensen

HGTV

Lunaria 04/ 2/2007 #

I love those sea creatures - I doubt the pattern is shared - she probably sells them?

Cloverst 04/ 3/2007 #

yeah i know, doesn't stop me wanting though :P he he!

user6604 04/ 5/2007 #

Wow, this brings back childhood memories! My mom used to take bread wrappers and crochet colorful throw rugs that she would put in front of the kitchen sink! I am going to see her tomorrow to find out just how to make one! I can't wait, this is going to be so much fun!

vintageprincess 04/ 9/2007 #

where is the picture of the sea creature? Is it on one of the sites listed? I would love to see it...

todsahonchik 04/11/2007 #

I'm so busy with work :(
Please do again in June or so.

Lunaria 04/13/2007 #

Here's the link to plastic bag creatures:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hellejorgensen/sets/72157594358210176/

Cloverst 04/19/2007 #

caution: plastic bags will dye wooden needles. do not use your best rosewood needles in this project!

I now have blue bamboo needles :D

Cloverst 05/10/2007 #

I received my plastic bag, plastic bag holder today! Fab!

alwaysjoy 05/11/2007 #

Wow Cloverst that got to you faster than I expected! I hope you like it! It was lots of fun to make :-)

Cloverst 05/18/2007 #

I love it thanks! And it certainly helps tame the carrier bag collection!

Mine is out to Messy-jessie :p tomorrow! I gave up on knitting in favour of weaving and I hope you like the outcome!

sharonb 05/26/2007 #

I'm so sorry - I missed the post this morning so mine is going to be sent late. The post office isn't open until Tuesday so I'll send it then. Sorry!

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