Sounds like a neat way to make some reusable grocery bags.... now I just have to learn how to crochet. :/

MercuryPDX

Random article.

huntermunkey

@Leah:

Yeah it seems like theres a few.

I found these...

[www.etsy.com]

and

[www.etsy.com]

KillDeer

does anyone sell any of these on etsy? I am horrible at crocheting, but I'd totally buy one. I only use canvas or reusable bags, and I'm always on the lookout for another cute one.

Leah

I've seen this before on Crafster.org.... here's a link to one such completed project: [www.craftster.org]

and here's how to make the yarn, complete with pictures:
[www.craftster.org]

Just do more searches, and you'll see that people will post tutorials on how to make things. Especially check out the Reconstructed sub-forums.

I love that site.

KCBlueGal

Finally, a way to make this kitchenfill back into useful material! I'm seeing outdoor netting, window shades, wind blockage...

Transuranic

I don't think I'd spend $60 on that kind of ugly hobo bag like that one etsy dealer has posted, but yeah, cool idea. I have lots of grocery bags and a crocheting mom - maybe she'll trade me for some delicious homemade mango vodka!

Ciao_Bambina

I've done one of these and it's easier to do with grocery store bags than bags like Target which are shiny. Just some advice for anyone that tries =)

shrutis

I prefer to use reusable shopping bags and save the crochet for cute or strange things like this:

[flickr.com]

MarieHuynh

@shrutis: Ah, that's too bad, all of my bags that are a #2 bag go back to the store in the recycle bin there (before I got my rockin' envirosax bags, but that's neither here nor there). But Tar-ghey uses a #4... not recyclable. Not even close around here. So being a non-waster, I have a bag full of these bags, I don't know what to do with them, and I thought I just found a purpose for them.

Bleh.

apparate

@MercuryPDX: I was thinking the same thing. I think we're inundated with bags because they're way too small. (Anyone out there remember real PAPER grocery bags. No? Zod, I'm old.)

Merc, you're right though. If one knew how to crochet (and this might be a good reason to learn) one good-sized, sturdy - and reuasable - grocery bags.

Jim (The Canuck One)

I've been doing this for a while now. In fact, I came up with the idea independently before I found out that other people on the internet had proactively stolen my idea by thinking of it first.

I use mine for groceries, and I have a little poetic justice style self-discipline scheme where, when I forget my reusable bags and use the disposable ones, I have to save them for crocheting into another reusable bag. Eventually, I'll learn my lesson and never forget to bring my bags with me again.

The crocheted bags really are nice, though. They're sturdy and flexible, and they even look cool.

spanky

I really prefer the looks of the one shown here on Lifehacker instead of the one shown in the instructions. Wonder where we could find that pattern?

Ihaveasmartpuppy

I've always wanted to make a hammock using this technique.

NovySan

You have a nice suggestion here, so does 'Transuranic'. I too use re-usable canvas bags, but we ALL have some of these suckers in a closet lurking somewhere don't we? And if you don't have any, try picking one up next time you see it blowing past you at the bus stop.

I can't wait to try it on my knitting machine (just kidding).

Anyone know how comfy and durable this is as a clothing fabric? Talk about a conversation starter.

I'm just concerned about how these plastics were meant to break down REAL fast in sunlight.

Thanks as always and keep em coming!

rkrii

rkrii

Julie Weisenberger has detailed instructions on how to *knit* a bag from re-used plastic bags, here.

shmoosh

I am pretty crafty myself, but I don't have the patience to make these, I did a search on etsy and found this person... [www.etsy.com] pretty cute bags!

coralsaver

There's actually an entire blog dedicated to crocheting/knitting with plastic bags:

[www.myrecycledbags.com]

@apparate - you can use Target bags, it's that they're a bit harder to work with. Plastic bread bags also work really well.

EstherM