Comments on: Messenger Bag Crafted from Plastic Bags

By: Lesley

Lesley — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:09:24 +0000

I have found that two strands of #10 crochet thread make a good edge. It can be done however you like. Single crochet, double, etc. I even have used a shell stitch which worked well.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:07:54 +0000

@PochaccoLuvr – Yes plarn is very durable and will hold up very well. You can put a piece of plastic canvas in the bottom of this bag for extra strength. I did and just rolled a piece up in the bottom of the bag for support. The plastic may stretch but I have never had it break. I wouldn’t put too many books in at once but would try it out first with a few books to make sure it’s holding up the way you want it too.

By: PochaccoLuvr

PochaccoLuvr — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:27:21 +0000

Is plarn durable? because I want to put a lot of heavy books, and i don’t want it to stretch out or tear on me.

By: Janette

Janette — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:39:50 +0000

I have been crocheting with plastic bags for about 5 years now, didn’t know it had a name (plarn). I love getting new ideas as I have many, many bags in all colors I have saved over the years. I too have used yarn to reinforce handles and add shape to the bag or whatever it is you are making. Also, if you are making a round bag, like I made for my mom to take to their Good Sam Club meetings, I put a plastic paper plate holder in the bottom. It makes it strong enough to put in all their plates,silverware, etc. Glad to know about putting plastic sheets in the bottom to reinforce the bottoms of my square bags.

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:51:46 +0000

Another comment. I crochet around the top and handles with left over yarn that sort of matches the colors of the bags ( all kinds of people save bags for me ). I was concerned that the handles would stretch otherwise. The bags wear like iron. I’ve also crocheted small ‘belt bags’. They are a little bigger than the cosmetic bags and have a casing on the back that a belt can slide through. Much cuter than a fanny pack.

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:32:27 +0000

I have been crocheting with plastic bags for about 5 years. Have made them for all my friends. I crochet a handle on each side that is 60 stitiches long. That way the bag can go on your shoulder, but tuck under your arm. I don’t care for long shoulder straps, just me! But how fun to find this pattern. I love it

By: Haley

Haley — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:17:59 +0000

OMG! This pattern is so cute! I have been looking for a good messenger bag pattern for awhile, and I think this is it. I’m also just getting into the plarn stuff, and I think this will be a great intro. Thanks!

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By: Theresa

Theresa — Fri, 21 May 2010 23:21:50 +0000

This sounds like a terrific project, I’m making the bag for my daughter
who purchases only green products and recycles everything.
Thank you for the pattern, i love your website.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:14:57 +0000

thank you so much for this pattern!!!!!….. i am a girl scout leader and we are going “green” this year. this pattern fits in beautifully with our recycling arts and crafts projects. i’ve already tried this method with several other bags and purses and it works wonderfully!!!