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Patterns: Purses

Purses, clutches, wristlets and handbags crocheted or sewn from recycled materials: plastic grocery bags, cassette and VCR tape, denim and yarn. Lining tutorials are included too.

Vcr Video Tape Motif Bag

July 10, 2007 3 comments
VcrMotifBag

Here is yet another great looking tote bag you can crochet from recycled trash. This granny square motif bag was created using plastic bags for the center and 2 reels of old vcr tapes. The tote bag measures 11 inches square with a 26 inch strap handle.

As always, here is the free pattern.

VHS Video Tape Motif Tote Pattern

Size: 11 inch square bag with 26 inch long strap
Hook: N (9 mm) metal crochet hook used in this Motif pattern
Materials: Yellow and Grey plastic bags cut and tied into yarn (plarn)
2 Vcr video tapes (T-120s)

With center color (Yellow shown) Ch 4, Sl St to form ring.

White Crocheted Plastic Hobo Purse

August 2, 2008 17 comments
White Hobo Purse

Need a cute summer handbag? Why not crochet yourself this hobo handbag from recycled plastic bags. Who said trash can’t be stylish when you can create something this cute and useful from plarn. This handbag purse is lined and has a magnetic clasp for a closure. It measures 8″ x 11″ at the widest point. Plenty big enough to hold everything you might need for a daily outing.

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Inside picture of the lining.

Should you want a larger version of this hobo purse here it is. Click here for the free pattern link.
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I have given you several different sizes, materials, and ideas for creating your own recycled hobo purse. So what are you waiting for — grab that hook and go!

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Free White Hobo Bag Crochet Pattern

Materials needed:
One large ball of white plastic bag yarn aka Plarn – Approx. 40 bags
1 set of 1 inch D rings or circle rings
2 yards of ribbon (1/8″-3/16″ will work)
Magnetic clasp closure
Material for lining if desired

Hooks:
N US size Metal crochet hook
J US size Metal crochet hook

Description: White Hobo Bag
Bag measures 8 inches wide and 11 inches long

Directions:
Rnd 1
Using N hook, Ch 23.



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