Great Women Building a Gracious World
Volume 2, Issue 5
November/December 2007
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Great Women Building a Gracious World Volume 2, Issue 5 November/December 2007
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Summer Tote from Plarn Pattern by Cindy of My Recycled Bags
 Crochet yourself this cute summer tote from plarn. What is plarn? Well if
you haven't heard the term yet, it refers to the yarn created from recycled
plastic bags. I believe Sonnets and Stitches from Crochetville.org was the
first to coin the term.
Here is my link to a picture tutorial on how to make plarn. . So check it out and recycle all those plastic bags into something of beauty. It's truly trash to treasure at this website!
Free Pattern for Crocheted "Plarn" Tote Bag Materials needed: One very large ball of plastic bag yarn "Plarn" Hook: "N" size metal hook Description: Tote Bag Bag measures 12" wide and 12" long with 4" expandable bottom
Directions: Ch 28 Rnd 1 Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea chain st down to end. Work 2 Hdc in end st, then continue around other side of chain by working a Hdc in ea st to other end then work 2 Hdc in end st. Rnd 2 Hdc in each st around to first end, work 2 Hdc in 1 end st, then Hdc in ea st to other end, then work 2 Hdc in 1 end st. Do not connect at end of rounds, just continue working Hdc's in rounds as this creates a seamless bag. Rnd 3-4 Hdc in each st around to first end, work 2 Hdc in 1 end st, then Hdc in ea st to other end, then work 2 Hdc in 1 end st. Rnd 5 Hdc in ea st around the entire bag bottom. Rnd 6 - 24 Hdc in ea st around bag for the next 19 rounds. Mark center 10 stitches on each side of bag for handle opening. Rnd 25 Hdc in each st to mark for handle opening. Ch 12, leave 10 stitches un-worked for handle, then Hdc in remaining stitches and across other side to mark for handle opening. Ch 12, leave 10 stitches un-worked for handle opening on other side of bag to match front side. Hdc in each stitch around until you reach side of bag. Round 26 Hdc in each st around to handle. Work 16 Sc around the chain of handle, then Hdc around in each stitch until you reach handle on other side. Work 16 Sc around chain of handle, then Hdc around in each remaining st of round. Round 27 Hdc in each St around to handle. Work one Sc in each st of handle, then Hdc in each st of bag to other side's handle. Work one Sc in each st of handle, then work one Hdc in each st to remaining last 3 stitches at side. Work Sc, Sl St, and Sl St in the last 3 sts of round ending at side of bag. This should blend the edge so round ends with edge being even with last round. Fasten off and weave ends under on inside of the bag.
If you have any questions or find discrepancies in this pattern, please email me using contact tab above.
Abbreviations: Ch - Chain Hdc - Half Double Crochet Dc - Double Crochet Plarn - Plastic Bag Yarn Rnd - Round Sc - Single Crochet Sl St - Slip Stitch Sk - Skip St - Stitch
This pattern is copyrighted by Cindy of My Recycled Bags and may only be used for private individual use. No commercial sales or use is permitted. Links to this pattern are acceptable. ©2007
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