How to Crochet a Plastic Yarn (Plarn) Mat

Welcome to Sofasaurus Crochet! I’m Sofia, and in this beginner-friendly tutorial I’ll guide you through using plastic yarn to crochet a plarn mat. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter looking to refine your technique, or still a beginner eager to dive into the next thing, this step-by-step guide was designed with you in mind. I’ll break down the process into simple, easy-to-follow steps to ensure that you gain the confidence to work with plastic yarn without a second thought. Grab your plarn and favorite crochet hook and we’ll get started! Don’t forget to subscribe for more crochet tips and tutorials. Happy Crocheting!

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All instructions are in US terms. Please treat the techniques used in this post as recommendations – crochet is an art form and experimentation is the best way to figure out what works best for you! Also, I only recommend products and services that I would use myself and all opinions expressed in this post are my own.

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Materials

Yarn: Any medium or worsted-weight yarn
Hook: 5.5mm crochet hook

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Written Instructions

Everything you need to understand what, why, and how!

What is a Plastic Yarn Mat?

A plastic yarn mat, also known as plarn mat, is a large 4×6’ mat made out of plarn. Plarn is a type of yarn created by cutting and tying together strips of recycled plastic bags.

How to Make a Plastic Yarn Mat

In its most basic form, a plarn mat is created by using a large hook, plarn, and single crochet to crochet a large rectangle. These mats can be used as doormats, outdoor mats, or decorative mats around the home.

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Tips + Tricks

Plarn mats are eco-friendly and durable. They’re also a great way to repurpose single-use plastic
Many crochet community groups crochet plastic yarn mats for the homeless in their area. It gives them the opportunity to rest their bodies on something other than the cold, hard ground.
Please check with your city/county laws and regulations as some larger cities have banned the use of plastic yarn mats because of pollution.

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