"Hanging bag holders are a great way to help the planet and stay organized. When you end up with plastic bags, keep them in your holder and reuse them when you can. It seems like no matter how much I try to avoid using plastic bags, they always sneak into my house, so this hanging bag holder is quite handy. Yarn: Cascade Yarns, Paradigm Shift: (100% Mercerized Cotton), Size 3 (14 wpi, DK weight), 200 g / 371 yds Spring 07: 1 skein, (55 g / 100 yds)"
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Scrappy Crochet Bag
"The Scrappy Crochet Bag is a great way to use up those small balls of yarn you have left over from various projects. It's a fun stash-buster and can be made as a little purse for your phone and a few other small items, or even as a water bottle holder. I just took mine on vacation and people loved it! Size: 5×7″ when laid flat Yarn: Kraemer Yarns Tatamy DK, size 3 - (45% cotton, 55% acrylic), (100 g / 250 yds) - 40 g / 100 yds used Various scrap yarn sizes 1-4 cut into 4″ strips approximately 150 yds used 72 yds of various yarns in 2 yd pieces (36 pieces, each 2 yds long)"
1 Skein Farmer's Market Bag
Don't go to farmers markets without a tote of your own - make sure to bring along the 1 Skein Farmer's Market Bag. In the designer's own words, "this slouchy farmer's market bag is perfect for shopping and hauling all kinds of goodies! It only uses one skein of yarn and can be used countless times instead of those icky plastic bags that really hurt our planet. I recommend using a cotton yarn for durability but photographed is an acrylic (I Love This Yarn in Pasha). Hope you guys enjoy this one, don't forget to post as a project so I can see your beautiful bags!
Crochet Gift Card Holder Pattern
When the perfect gift is less bling and more ka-ching, make this Crochet Gift Card Holder Pattern to give your monetary gift a homemade touch. Learn how to make a gift card holder that expresses your good intentions. Cute for baby showers, wedding showers, birthdays, and more, these little crochet gift card holders are a sweet gesture. Just because you're giving a gift card doesn't mean you didn't put some thought into it! By slipping your gift card into this little crochet project, your effort will be recognized.
Crochet Market Bag Free Pattern
Keep your planet clean and green with the crochet shopping and market bag instead of a plastic bag. Crochet these versatile and long-lasting market bags with a free pattern. Moreover, use four-ply of linen thread in desired colors and combinations for this crochet project. Use a 3.00mm crochet hook with a tapestry needle to work on this market crochet bag. You can also use the beads to embellish these handmade market bags. However, it's up to you to use the buttons and beads.
Yarnie Tote Bag
The Yarnie Tote Bag is simple to make and lots of fun to use. Its striped sides are festive and make it stand out. Made in single crochet it is a great project for a beginner. When you are done with it, you can store your next project in it. Enjoy! Size: 5″ x 13″ x 14.5″ Yarn: Hoooked Eco Barbante Milano, 85% recycled cotton, 15% other recycled fibers, Size 3/DK, 223 yds/200 g Copacabana 850 Color A: 177 yd/95 g Lava 6000 Color B: 151 yd/135 g Roma 801 Color C: 151 yd/135 g Ruby 1000 Color D: 90 yd/80 g Euro Roma 900 Color E: 67 yd/60 g Lotus 200 Color F: 73 yd/65 g Hook: US-H/8, 5.0mm Gauge: 14 sts x 17 rows = 4” [10 cm] in sc
