Crochet this star / flower using plastic bags. This little star or flower was made from recycled plastic bags. It’s a quick and simple project that can be used to make a hair barrette as shown.

The star or flower can be used to embellish any project as it’s a cute addition to any purse or bag. Use your imagination and have fun adding this to your crafting item!

Here’s the free pattern.
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Crocheted Recycled Plastic Star Pattern

Star Flower measures 3 inches wide across.

Material: Plastic bags cut into 1 inch strips

Hook: Metal H (5 mm) hook

Round 1
Ch 4, Sl St to join in first st of chain to form ring.

Round 2
Ch 2 (counts as first Hdc), work 11 Hdc in ring (12 Hdc), join with Sl St at top of Ch 2.

Round 3
In each of the following stitches, *Sc, Hdc, Dc, Trl, Dc, Hdc, Sc then Sk next st* —
repeat between * – * 3 more times to complete star.

Sl St to fasten off. Leave ends long if using as an embellishment so you can tie it to the project.

If you have any questions or find discrepancies in this pattern, please email me using contact tab above.

Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Sc – Single Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Dc – Double Crochet
Trl – Triple Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Rnd – Round
Sk – Skip

This pattern is copyrighted by Cindy at My Recycled Bags {dot com} and may only be used for private individual use. No commercial sales or use is permitted. Links to this pattern are acceptable. ©2007

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