Recycled crochet

Plarn (or plastic yarn) is an eco-friendly way to turn excess plastic shopping bags into other useful items like this plarn coaster.

I just love to knit, but really want to try to crochet. My grandma taught me how to make an afghan blanket square many years ago, but I completely forgot how to make any of it. I recently found this awesome crochet round t-shirt rug video tutorial by Crochet And Knitting With Tuula Maaria, on

Crochet projects

If you haven't tried making fabric scrap twine before, and if you have an abundant stash of fabric remnants, then there's no time like the present.

How to make Plarn What is plarn you may ask? It's short for plastic yarn. How cool! It's a unique way to recycle your plastic shopping bags. Yes, that's right ladies, go round up all your plastic bags shoved in your pantry to make your next crochet or knit project. It's super simple to whip

Don’t throw out your yarn scraps! Here you’ll find 12 ridiculously simple ways to use them up and make some adorable projects! #yarn #yarnscraps

Artist Barbara De Pirro uses crochet and other techniques to create powerful art installations with reclaimed materials. Read more about her here.