Learn to Make Plarn & Teach Others

What you need

Partners in plarn 2

Ask your neighbors, coworkers, family, and friends to help collect bags. Here is what you need to get started:

  • Plastic Bags (just a few bags of bags will be enough to get you started)
  • Scissors or a rotary cutter and mat
  • Q-sized crochet hook (16 mm)

Do-It-Yourself Instructions & Video 

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Supplies Needed

Plarn crafting

    • 500-700 plastic bags (you don't need them all before getting started)
    • Scissors or a rotary cutter and mat 
    • Q-sized crochet hook (16 mm)

Do-it-Yourself Resources 

    • How to make plarn instructional flyer
    • How to make plarn and crochet bed roll instructional video
    • Crochet bedroll pattern
    • Crocheting for beginners instructional video.