Here is my latest VCR tape sling bag crocheted along with some ribbon yarn. A local group is making purses for girls in foster care in my area. I crocheted several different purses and decided that I would create one sling bag using recycled VCR tape for the purse drive. It has that funky teen-look so I hope some young lady enjoys it.
If you are new to the concept of crocheting with recycled VCR or VHS tape here is the link to the picture tutorial which shows how this process is done.
Creating purses and bags from recycled materials is always fun. Try adding different yarn or ribbon together with the VCR tape to accomplish different looks. Add additional embellishments to your finished bags to create that unique one-of-a-kind look.
Have fun and happy green crafting to you all!
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Free Crocheted VCR Tape and Ribbon Sling Bag Pattern
Purse measures 8 inches wide and 8” long
Strap length is 44 inches
Materials:
2 VCR VHS Tape Reels (only used about ¼ of each reel)
One button – 1-1/2” button shown on bag
Small amount of Lion Brand Incredible Ribbon Yarn (“City Lights” shown)
Hook: Metal “N” US size hook
Using 2 strands of VCR tape held together, Chain 18.[…]
Do you have some old vcr tapes wasting away around the house? Well crochet yourself a recycled tote bag using those old tapes. This bag was crocheted from vcr tape and Lion Brand ribbon yarn. I made this tote bag for a co-worker for Christmas after she saw a prior bag I crafted and really wanted one. So I got busy and crocheted this tote for her for the upcoming Christmas gift exchange.
If you are new to crocheting with vcr tape here is the link for using vcr tape as yarn. It is a great way to recycle those old vcr vhs tapes into a wonderful reusable product.
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Free Pattern for a Crocheted Vcr Tape – Ribbon Tote Bag
Materials needed:
2 Vhs Vcr long play tapes (T-120)
2 rolls of Lion Brand ribbon yarn – City Lights #21008, 110 yards ea
Hook: “N” size metal hook
Description: Tote Bag
Bag measures 13” wide and 14” long
Gauge:
7 Hdc = 3”
2 Rnds = 1”
Directions:
Using 2 strands of vcr tape with one strand of ribbon yarn, Ch 28. […]
Check out the latest in Vcr video tape fashion. It’s a little black evening bag crocheted from video tape. I have named this pattern the V Evening Bag because of the V-shaped flap and in honor that it is made from Vcr video tape. This bag features my seamless purse technique. No side seam stitching necessary in this quick and easy pattern. If you are new to using Vcr tape as yarn here is the link to the picture tutorial on how to use the tape as yarn. This is a great way to recycle those old Vcr tapes that you probably still have lying around the house somewhere. So create yourself a nice little evening bag and use up some of those tapes at the same time.
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Free Pattern for Crocheted “V” Evening Bag
Materials needed:
(2) Vcr video tapes
(1) 1-1/8” Button
Hooks: “N” and “J” size metal hooks
Description: Evening Bag measures 9” wide at bottom and 6” long
Directions:
Using N hook with 2 strands of vcr tape held together, Ch 20.[…]
Here is yet another great looking tote bag you can crochet from recycled trash. This granny square motif bag was created using plastic bags for the center and 2 reels of old vcr tapes. The tote bag measures 11 inches square with a 26 inch strap handle.
As always, here is the free pattern.
Vcr Video Tape Motif Tote Pattern
Size: 11″ square bag with 26” long strap
Hook: N metal crochet hook used in this Motif pattern
Materials: Yellow and Grey plastic bags cut and tied into yarn (plarn)
2 Vcr video tapes (T-120s)
With center color (Yellow shown) Ch 4, Sl St to form ring. […]
This is my latest recycled bag project which is crocheted from Vcr Vhs tapes and ribbon yarn. Here is the link for the tutorial on how to use Vcr tape as yarn. This tote bag measures 13″ by 12″ and has a handy grip handle. You could also crochet this bag using recycled plastic bags. If you use plastic bag yarn or plarn, you only need to use one ball of plarn and the strand of ribbon yarn as you work the pattern. Vcr Vhs tape is much lighter which requires the double strand (2 reels) to be used in this project.
Here is a closeup of the combination of Vcr tape and ribbon yarn.
Free Pattern for Crocheted Vcr Tape Tote Bag
Materials needed:
2 Vhs Vcr long play tapes (T-120)
2 rolls of Lion Brand ribbon yarn – Incredible #51659, 110 yards ea roll
Hook: “N” size metal hook
Description: Tote Bag
Bag measures 13” wide and 12” long with 4” oval expandable bottom
Directions:
Using 2 strands of vcr tape with one strand of ribbon yarn Ch 28. […]
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