How to Crochet a Plastic Yarn (Plarn) Basket

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 basket. 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: Plastic 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 Hat?

A plastic yarn hat, also known as plarn basket, is a regular crochet hat made out of plarn instead of regular yarn or wool. Plarn is a type of yarn created by cutting and tying together strips of recycled plastic bags.

How to Make a Plastic Yarn Hat

In its most basic form, a plarn mat is created by using a large hook, plarn, and single crochet to crochet a circle that then transforms into a tube. While these hats are not very soft (I would suggest a beanie or Tobbagin

Tips + Tricks

Plarn baskets are eco-friendly and durable. They’re also a great way to repurpose single-use plastic
Many crochet community groups crochet with plastic yarn to reduce plastic waste
Plarn baskets are also a great sell at markets as they appeal to environmentally conscious consumers

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