I started crocheting a new plastic bag aka plarn project. I am using one of my original plastic bag tote patterns to crochet this bag. The pattern features a single crochet base so it’s nice and sturdy for groceries or other such needs.

I still have plenty of old plastic bags on hand but I don’t collect as any as I used to. Many areas and stores don’t use the thinner plastic retail bags any longer. This ball of plastic bag yarn was made by cutting the plastic retail sacks in 1 inch strips using the looping method.

Here is my progress so far in the photo below. I just finished the single crochet (SC) base and started on the half double crochet (HDC) stitching portion of the bag. As you can see the base piece is a bit ruffled at this point. Don’t worry though as you continue crocheting, the base flattens out and begins to turn up for the sides of the tote bag.

Well that is the recycled bag tote at the moment. I will post again once I finish the project.