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	<title>Plastic Bag Crafts</title>
	<link>http://www.plasticbagcrafts.com</link>
	<description>Creative ways to reuse plastic grocery bags</description>
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		<title>Plarn Sun Hat</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This plarn hat is easy to wear and comfortable. On warm days you&#8217;ll appreciate the breeze coming through the decorative gaps.

Materials needed

Size H crochet hook
Quarter-inch wide plarn

Pattern
Start with magic adjustable ring
Round 1: 10 single crochet, mark last stitch with stitch marker
Continue crocheting in a spiral rather than joining with slip-stitch
Round 2: 2 single crochet in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plasticbagcrafts.com/2012/01/24/plarn-sun-hat/</link>
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		<title>One-bag plastic flowers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Use these easy flowers to decorate gifts. Each flower requires only one plastic grocery bag.
1.  Cut the handles and bottom off bag

2.  Push pleats out and flatten out tube

3.  Cut side seams


4.  Fold both layers of plastic in half

5.  Cut along fold

6.  Fold four layers of plastic in half [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plasticbagcrafts.com/2011/01/18/one-bag-plastic-flowers/</link>
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		<title>Flat-bottom grocery tote bag</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A crocheted plarn tote bag with a flat bottom, modeled after a brown paper grocery sack, provides a lot of room for groceries or other bulky loads.

Materials needed

Size N crochet hook
Plarn made from 200-250 plastic bags


Pattern
Bottom
Chain 21, turn
Half-double crochet in second chain from hook
Half-double crochet in each chain across
* Chain one, half-double crochet in each [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plasticbagcrafts.com/2010/11/12/flat-bottom-grocery-tote-bag/</link>
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		<title>Plarn amigurumi buddies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. Amigurumi is its own technique, so patterns for these animals will not be provided here; there are plenty of sites providing patterns. Start with:


Crochet Me
DIY Life

Tips for making amigurumi out of plarn:

Cut plarn into one-inch strips rather than an inch and a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plasticbagcrafts.com/2010/06/09/plarn-amigurumi-buddies/</link>
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		<title>Video: Plarn bag strength testing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bags crocheted with plarn are exceptionally strong, and also long-lasting. Take a look at this side-by-side comparison of how plarn bags handle a bowling ball drop vs. typical single-use shopping bags.


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		<link>http://www.plasticbagcrafts.com/2010/02/11/video-plarn-bag-strength-testing/</link>
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		<title>Plarn Hobo Tote Bag</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Plarn crochet creates a sturdy tote bag to use as a purse or reusable shopping bag.

Materials needed

Size N hook (preferably metal)
Plarn made from a minimum of 100 plastic bags

Pattern
Chain 30
Half double crochet from second chain from hook

Half double crochet in each chain across
Half double crochet in free loops of chain across, slip stitch in first [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plasticbagcrafts.com/2009/06/15/plarn-hobo-tote-bag/</link>
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		<title>How to crochet plarn coasters</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Crochet drink coasters using plarn. Make them a bit larger to use them as mats under potted plants. 
Materials needed

Size N hook (preferably metal)
Size G or any smaller hook for finish work
Plarn (about five plastic bags)
Bottom liner for finished coaster (optional)

Pattern
First round: Make magic adjustable ring; make one single crochet. 


Tip: For more stability in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plasticbagcrafts.com/2009/03/22/how-to-crochet-plarn-coasters/</link>
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		<title>Learn to make plarn</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Plarn is short for &#8220;plastic yarn.&#8221; Plarn is made by cutting plastic grocery bags into strips, which are then strung together into a single long strand.
You can use plarn instead of regular yarn to crochet sturdy, reusable tote bags, purses, doormats, and more.
Click here for instructions on making plarn.
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		<link>http://www.plasticbagcrafts.com/2009/03/21/learn-to-make-plarn/</link>
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