MORE UP-CYCLING

July 20, 2009 by jd wolfe 1 Comment

Remember how to make Plarn? Here’s the tutorial:

How to make Plarn .

You can also purchase plarn ready made here via Etsy.

This clothespin bag is made from ‘plarn’ :

http://tipnut.com/crochet-a-recycled-clothes-pin-bag-free-pattern/

I can think of plenty of other ideas for this than holding clothes pins. How about a diaper holder, lingerie holder, or plastic bag ‘dispenser’?

Here’s another great idea. You can use this idea to crochet a variety of things:

http://torontocraftalert.ca/2009/03/16/craftivism-crocheting-recycled-plastic-for-kids/

Noreen Crone-Findlay always has good, crafty ideas. Check here for her tutorial on how to separate the plies of yarn to crochet something new:

http://www.blisstree.com/hankeringforyarn/march-is-crochet-month-recycling-and-upcycling-yar/

And, finally (for now), here’s my favorite upcycled design using crochet – Pop Top Lady’s Crochet Pull Tab Flowers:

Here’s the tutorial on how to get started making these wonderful flowers and other ‘pull tab’ crocheted items:

http://angelacassilhacrochecomlacres.blogspot.com/2008_03_01_archive.html

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