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Recycled Plastic Hanger Cover

Posted on March 30, 2008

Want to cover up those old metal hangers? Do you have some old chipped up hangers that need a new look? Here is a quick and easy method using recycled plastic bags. First you need to create some plarn or plastic bag yarn. Here is the link on how to make the yarn using recycled plastic bags. You only need about 5 bags or so to complete this project.

Hanger Cover

Using a “H” US crochet hook, join your yarn at the throat of the hanger with a slip stitch. Single crochet (sc) around the entire hanger ending back at the beginning of the hanger throat. Fasten off and use the ends to weave in around the hanger throat to make a nice smooth finish to the hanger cover.

Here is a close-up of the beginning to show in detail.
Hanger Cover Close-upClick to view full-sized

Be creative and mix or match your plastic bags for unique hanger covers. Once your old hangers are covered, these are very handy for line drying items.

This is a great way to recycle old metal hangers and give them a new colorful life while saving them from the landfill!




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6 Responses to “Recycled Plastic Hanger Cover”

  1. Moonshadow
    Mar 30, 2008

    Cindy, hop on over to my blog and pick up your award!


  2. Ginger M.
    Apr 01, 2008

    Hi found you thru BlogCatalog. Love the idea for this blog. 🙂


  3. meghnak
    Apr 04, 2008

    Hi CIndy,
    The most creative idea ever! I wish I was as creative as you 😉


  4. Anita
    Apr 04, 2008

    Another great recycling idea, Cindy! You never fail!


  5. Betty
    Apr 11, 2014

    You are absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for all the incredible ideas and free patterns. My only regret is that it took me so long to find you!!!


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