This bag has been pronounced, “the ultimate recycled market bag” by one of the managers at my local HEB supermarket, from which the plarn was obtained. Plarn is made from cut-up plastic bags, and this pattern uses those ubiquitous plastic grocery store bags. It is very strong and long-lasting. In fact, after years of use, mine are still performing admirably.

The pattern can also be worked with worsted weight cotton yarn with no modifications necessary. T-shirt yarn (tarn, t-tarn) can be used in 1/2” or 1 cm width, following the pattern instructions, but using a US P / 15mm crochet hook.

U.S. crochet terms

Schematic diagram included.

Hooks, etc.: Uses US M / 9.0 mm crochet hook; 1 removable stitch marker.

Yarn: Plarn from 20-25 lg. plastic grocery bags
Instructions for making plarn are included in pattern.

Gauge: None

Skill Level: Easy

Many thanks to the fearless testers who tried out this pattern and made it better!

I owe a debt of gratitude to RecycleCindy, who inspires us all with her ground-breaking work with plarn and other recycled materials.