Reply #81: About four months ago [View All]

[pipi_k]

I looked through my extensive collection of plastic supermarket bags and decided, since I was running out of room and didn't want to just throw them out, that I would do something useful with them

I cut them into 1 1/2 inch to 2 inch strips, looped them together (the strips can also be tied end to end and give a different look to the finished product), and crocheted a handy little tote bag for carrying my crochet projects around. Voila...useful and sturdy item, no wastage of bags. If you have enough bags and patience, you can even crochet very large shopping bags that are reusable any number of times. When making the handles, I used a strong, thick cotton thread in addition to the plastic for reinforcement.

I've even gotten compliments on my bag :)