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Cutting Plastic Bag Strips to Make Plarn?

How wide should plastic bag strips be for a project using a size E crochet hook?
I want to make the hat in this project: Making a Plarn Summer Hat

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May 30, 20200 found this helpful
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I would say about an inch long as they are easy to scrunch up into theneeded shape

 

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I have made plarn and since I have arthritis in my hands I found that I was best able to manage it with a big hook -- I want to say I used a n -- and I used it at 1/4 thick. Too thin breaks, too thick bunches. I struggle with the joining and did best when I did large loops (cut the bag as a whole vs strips) and then do a slip knot...I think that is the right term--loop and pull to secure. I can try to draw it and will post when my computer is back. My friend used a split method but it didn't work for me.

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I did a small mat for the car. It lasted a few years then I think the sun rotted it.

If you want a fun recycled yarn, try using old pantyhose. I bleach (1/8 cup in a large bucket filled with hot water until the water cools) them for cleanliness, then cut loops at 1/2 inch and slip knot together. I made a great mat for the dog crate that is 10 years old. It is on the bottom and his blanket goes on top. It gives extra cushion.

 

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June 2, 20200 found this helpful

So I can't draw it....I tried. This video shows how. At approx 6:38 she shows how to knot the rounds together. She uses much wider bag strips than I did. I liked my thinner ones. Happy crocheting:

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=B44xjqBtEsw

 

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June 1, 20200 found this helpful

This is something that I've never tried so I did a little research and no one seems to make this very clear so I'm not sure my suggestions would help.
All instructions just say 'cut bags into strips' but this is the only site that shows how to make the plarn before you start.
I'm not sure this is the correct way but maybe you can find something you can use.

www.mybluprint.com/.../how-to-make-plarn

 

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