My Recycled Bags.com

Several people have asked me for a rug pattern crocheted using recycled plastic bags or plarn. So what better way to kick off the after Christmas crafting but by doing a reader suggested project. Someone suggested a doormat which sounded like a great project. I wanted my doormat rug to be rectangle in shape and have a pretty pattern. So I modified the typical granny square pattern to make a rectangle-shaped rug. It turned out pretty good but my corners are a bit pointed. I’m not sure if that was because of the plarn or my pattern but the rug is very functional. It works great for muddy shoes as you can just rinse it off when it gets dirty. If you must wash it, remember use a gentle cycle in your washer and do not dry it in the dryer as it will melt.

My Recycled Plastic Doormat Rug

If you need instructions on how to make plastic bag yarn or plarn, here is the link to my picture tutorial. If you have never made yarn from bags, it will walk you through the process. For everyone else, you’re all set now so go and have fun making yourself a recycled plastic doormat!

*********************************************************************************

Free Recycled Doormat Rug Pattern Using Plastic Bags
with Placemat Variation

Size: 21″ wide x 17” rectangle rug
Hook: “N” U.S. crochet hook

Materials:
Large ball of white plastic bags cut and tied into yarn (plarn)
Small ball of blue and grey plastic bag yarn (plarn) used for center motif

Rnd 1
With center color (white shown) Ch 15, then in 3rd ch from hook work 2 Hdc, ch 2, 3Hdc, ch 2, 3 Hdc. *Sk 2 sts in ch, 3 Hdc in next ch st, *Repeat between * to end st on ch. In end st work 3 Hdc, ch 2, 3 Hdc, ch 2, 3 Hdc.
Working down other side of chain, Sk next 2 sts in ch, *3 Hdc in next st, Sk next 2 sts*. Repeat between * to end. Sl St into top of ch 2. FO. (12 shells)

Rnd 2
With next color (blue) attach with Sl St into ch 2 space in corner.

Ch 2, 2 Hdc in same sp, ch 2, 3 Hdc in same sp, then 3 Hdc in other corner, ch 2, 3 Hdc in same corner space.
Work 3 Hdc in between ea shell to corner. Work 3 Hdc in corner, ch 2, 3 Hdc in same sp.
Work 3 Hdc in next corner sp, ch 2, 3 Hdc in same sp, then 3 Hdc in ea sp between shells down side. Join with Sl St to top of ch 2 at beginning. FO. (16 shells)

Rnd 3
With next color (grey) attach with Sl St in ch 2 in corner.

Ch 2, 2 Hdc in same sp, ch 2, 3 Hdc in same corner sp. 3 Hdc between ea of the next shells, then in corner sp work – 3 Hdc, ch 2, 3 Hdc. Work 3 Hdc between ea shell on side down to corner.
In corner sp – 3 Hdc, ch 2, 3 Hdc. Work 3 Hdc in ea sp between shells, then in other corner work – 3 Hdc, ch 2, 3 Hdc. Working down side, work 3 Hdc between ea shell and join with Sl St to corner sp.

Rnd 4
Continue working with grey, ch 2, 2 Hdc, ch 2, 3 Hdc in corner sp, then 3 Hdc in ea sp between ea shell. In corners work 3 Hdc, ch 2, 3 Hdc, continue in pattern back to beginning. Join with a Sl St to top of ch 2. FO.

Rnd 5
Attach white in next corner with a Sl St. Ch 2, 2 Hdc, ch 2, 3 Hdc in ea corner. Work 3 Hdc in sp between ea shell. Join with Sl St at top of ch 2 at beginning and Sl St over to corner and continue in pattern.

Rnd 6 – 15
Continue with white and work in same pattern until desired sized reached.
At end of 15 rounds, rug is approx. 21” long and 17” wide.

Tip: To flatten your rug, apply low heat from a blow dryer and gently form and flatten.

Placemat Variation
Clickable

Follow rug pattern above and complete just 10 rounds. Placemat is approx. 16” wide x 11”.

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

Abbreviations:
Ch - Chain
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
Dc - Double Crochet
Ea - Each
Rnd - Round
Plarn - Plastic Bag Yarn
Sc - Single Crochet
Sl St - Slip Stitch
Sk - Skip
Sm - Same
Sp - Space
St - Stitch

This pattern is copyrighted by Cindy of 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 - 2008

Filed under: Plastic Bag Crafts, Recycled Rugs on December 26th, 2007