Ever wonder what to do with all those excess plastic bags from the grocery store? Crochet this wonderful plastic bag holder:
While we all aspire to be great environmentalists, no one is perfect and we all forget to bring that re-usable bag to the store once and awhile. But don't throw those bags away! Re-use them with this handy plastic bag holder.
Make sure to use a cheap acrylic yarn - sorry if that makes some of you cringe - to ensure durability. It also helps the holder keeps its shape consistently, no matter how many or how few bags you have in it.
The blue and green vertical stitches (called a front post double treble crochet, instructions available here) hide any small bumps the plastic bags inside may cause, making it more appealing to the eye. Ties at the top and bottom ensure the plastic bags stay put.
Sure, it looks a little derpy and it's probably not something you'll want as a centerpiece at your next party. But it's perfect to hang away in the pantry and reduce your shelf clutter (because we all know how guilty you feel just throwing those plastic bags away). Re-use them as trash bags for small garbage cans. Happy recycling!
