You knew it was only a matter of time before plastic would go green. Plarn is recycled plastic turned into yarn.
The lemon; it takes 1000 years for a plastic bag to break down. Plastic bags are seen as food for marine animals and thousands of them lose their lives as a result. Connecticut is still one of the states that allow supermarkets to bag with plastic.
The lemonade; Plarn
I was leery at first. I never thought of plastic bags as anything but less than attractive. Then I looked around and found they made durable, attractive handbags, beach bags and totes. Different stores pack their goods in different weight and color bags. I can see how you can be creative in your design and color choice.
The items can be woven as in baskets, crocheted and/or knitted. RecycleCindy on Ravelry has a colorful crochet handbag pattern. If this is something you would like to try and want a formal hands-on class, there is one coming up next week for you.
If you are interested in a class;
Plarn is being offered at the Brookfield Craft Center. FA1810 Plarn 2 Wednesdays, March 17 and 24 from 10 am to 1 pm. Leslie Smith Jackson will be the instructor. The course will teach the steps of making plarn and then using it to weave, crochet, knit…whatever you can dream up. Tuition $90 plus a materials fee of $7.
Brookfield Craft Center
286 Whisconier RD, Brookfield Ct, 06804
203-775-4526
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