Posted by Cindy on 2008-02-18 21:24:53
Post Subject: Dishcloths with Scrubbies - Free Patterns
Ok, I'm back with a new free eco pattern to share. I've seen dishcloths made with scrubbies but not using recycled plastic bags for the scrubber. Here's my three completed projects to share.
These are made by crocheting with plastic bag yarn or plarn and then finishing the dishcloth using cotton yarn. Just don't put them in the dryer as the plastic centers will melt.
Here is the free pattern link http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2008/02/16/dishcloths-with-plastic-scrubber/
Posted by Cindy on 2007-01-30 12:12:52
Post Subject: Crocheting with recycled plastic bags
I love recycling and making products out of recycled materials. I specialize in crocheting with plastic grocery store bags. I love to share and learn more about recycled crafts. I have a picture of a shoulder bag I created below. I will have the free pattern available soon if anyone is interested. I just need to write out the instructions so check back soon.
Posted by sarabell on 2005-05-23 11:41:44
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since i have a crafty family (mom paints, dad builds and comes up with funky contraptions to meet his needs, sister is supercraftmistress), i've been doing crafty stuff ever since i could remember. then part of it was loneliness - didn't have many friends that lived near me growing up so i spent many-a-summer doing origami and other random projects..... finding raw materials to craft with is also inspiring, especially if they're not "regular" craft supplies, or i'm not crafting them to their "intended use."
needing a gift is often why i will start a project. other times, it's to alleviate boredom or just to try out an idea. currently, it's the two latter reasons, combined with a desire to make some $$.
right now i'm crocheting with plastic - plastic string, plastic bags, whatever i can find. i'm in serious production so the house has gone to hell.....
