Crocheted Can Cap

So many projects, so little time!

I've been busy this past week working and also my daughter Lisa and grandson Jayden came to visit from Northcliffe so I haven't had much time to crochet or knit. Lisa noticed my pile of can labels sitting on the microwave and couldn't picture a Can Cap so I whipped one up for her.

Isnt she a cute model?

There are heaps of different tutorials on the internet for making these. I liked the concept of recycling something and making it into something so totally, radically different.
I am seriously considering combining PLARN and cans and having a hat that is made fully from trash. If I ever make it I will post a photo of it.

Send me your cans!

Plarn - recycle your supermarket bags!

CREATING A BALL OF PLASTIC YARN:
Straighten the plastic bag and lay it flat on the table or ironing board which is where I cut mine.  
Smooth to remove any trapped air.

           
Start by cutting off the bottom and handles/top of the grocery bag.  
      


            1) 
These are fastened together with a half hitch knot.  1) Lay out 2 loops, laying 1 loop on top of the other.  2) Pull  the top loop under and through the bottom loop.  3) This will form a half hitch.
  2) 3) 4)
4) Be really careful when you pull the knots as flat as possible without stretching the plastic - it WILL break.
     
After all loops are fastened together--roll into a ball.  
This can be crocheted like 'yarn'.
This ball is your 'yarn'. from which bags, mats and etc can be crocheted. 
NOTE: You cannot stretch the yarn tightly over your fingers as it will stretch the yarn and break it. As you crochet, hold it firmly but not tightly.
This link will take you to a fabulous website with free patterns to use your plarn for.

http://www.myrecycledbags.com/

Enjoy!