Plastique Recreations handmadefashionable and functional plasticyarn designs
Pop Tab Front Post Plarn Bracelet
What is Plarn: Itis a creative way to recycle plastic bags. [Plastic + Yarn=Plarn] The ultimate in funky jewelry for those that want to reuse! Wear something different and fun! SKILL LEVEL: Easy
MATERIALS:
Crochet Hook-SizeF Plastic Yarn: Approximately 2 standard size plastic grocery bags OIf using 2 diferent colors , 1 plastic bag for each color 14 pop tabs (consistent in size) Important Note: Not allplastic is made the same. When using plarn, achieving the desired size or gauge is dependent on the texture, thickness and stripwidth of the plastic yarn. SIZE: Diameter- 10.25" around, 3”" across
CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Hand wash, air dry
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| ABBREVIATIONS | |
| ch(s)= chain(s) | hdc=halfdoublecrochet |
| hdcfp=half double crochet front post | sc=singlecrochet |
| sl = slip | sp=space |
| st(s) = stitch(es) | yo=yarn over |
Helpful Tips:
·Read through pattern instructions before beginning. See ‘Tutorials for instructions on how-to: O Double Loop Cutting and Looping method PopTab hdcfp:Yo,insert hook through front of same pop tab back around to front of next pop tab, yo, pullback through front of 1st pop tab, yo and pull through all 3 sts on hook to complete hdc st. When using plan, stretching your work after every couple of rows is important. This wil give you a more realistic view of what you have completed up to that point. 0 Instructions: Grab the band at one end and with other hand grab band at beginning ch row, then give a slight pull. Plastic in general is susceptible to ripping/tearing due to its very nature. Weaving in ends - it is best to maneuver your craft needle in between stitches and not through a stitch to avoid splitting the plastic yarn. The edged hole of the pop tab willbe considered the Ist hole throughout this patern and willalways be placed under the previous pop tab.
Instructions:
Round 1: Joinwitha sstin 1st hole of poptab, 2sc in same hole. \*Grab anotherpoptab and 3scin 1st hole,\*repeat foratotalof 14 pop tabs ordesired length to fit wrst. Tip: If you're making the bracelet for yourself, this is a god stopping point to measure around your wrist.)
Bring theendstogetherto forma circle making one more sc in the beginning pop tab. oin with sl st to1st sc in same hole. Ifusing adifferent colorforRound 2- fastenoff,weave inend.
Pop Tab Front Post Plarn Bracelet
Copyright @ 2010 Plastique Recreations Designer, Teresa Wooley Email: plastiquerecreations@yahoo.com
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Round2: Sc in same st and innextst,\*hdcfparound same pop tab&inext pop tab(poptab hdfp:Yo,inser hook throughthe front of hol of same poptb back around t front of next pop tab, yo, pullback through 1st pop tab, yo and pultrough all3 sts on hook to complete hdc st.).
Sc in next 2 sts, \*repeat around to last pop tab. Join with a sl st to 1st sc. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Repeat Round 1 and 2 for opposite side of pop tab.
Last Stretch- With hands on opposite side of bracelet band, gently pull in opposite direction. Repeat this around. This willalign the pop tabs more uniformly giving the bracele a tailored-neat appearance.
ENJOYYOURNEWFASHIONACCESSORY!!!
Pop Tab Front Post Plarn Bracelet Copyright @ 2010 Plastique Recreations Designer, Teresa Wooley Email: plastiquerecreations@yahoo.com
Plastique Recreations ..handmadefashionableandfunctional plasticyarndesigns
TUTORIALS
Double Strand Cutting and Looping:
Cuting Strips: Lay the plastic bag out flat, straightening out the straps. Fold bag in half (folding bottom up even with the top) matching up the handles. Do this a couple more times for easier cutting.Cut handles offat the base.Cut bottom seam off. Just a sliver isalthat is needed. Begin cutting strips the width necessary to meet your project/pattern needs. (Typically, strips are cut not less than 1". 1 %2" to 2" are standard cut sizes.)
Looping StripsTogether: Hang 2 stripsfromyourhand.Using youroposite hand, reach through the midleof 1st stripand grabthebottmof the 2nd strip. Pull the 2nd stripthrough the middle of 1st strip. Drop the 1ststripfrom your hand.You now have what loks ike a 'T' as the 1st sripishanging on top of 2ndstrip.
Whichever hand you prefer, pulla strip through the center of strip on other hand. (In the picture below, the left hand went through the middle of strip in right hand.) Grab the strip that was pulled through and let go of other strip. Looking at the picture below, the right hand drops the strip it is currently holding and it willay on top of the left hand. The right hand grabs the strip from the left hand. Using the available hand, grab the bottom strip and pull to make a knot. Your primary objective is to make as small knot as possible without breaking the strip. Breaking the strip is inevitable if you pull the strips too tight.
Contine ading newstripsto theexisting stripTE: The new stripwilawaysbepulle through themideof theexisting stripallowing theexisting strio be the T'. Below are helpful tips: ?Make the knot as small as it wil go. But remember, if you plltoo tight, one of the strips wil break. Make sure the 2-strand strips are even. There's nothing more inconvenient when crocheting or knitting with plastic yarn then to have to work with extra plastic on one of the strips. When adding a new strip, on Step #7 - grab the previous knot made when pulling the new strip with the opposite hand to make the knot. This willhelpkeep the 2-strands even.
Forming the Ball
The easiest way have found to makea ballis put together your pointer and middle fingers. Place the plastic yarn tail between the fingers and begin wrapping the plastic yarn around both fingers about 5 time. Pulthewrapff the fingers thenbeginwraping the plastic yan aroud to star foming the ball. Note: To avoid tangles, start making the ball after a smallpile forms from looping the strips together. Copyright @ 2010 Plastique Recreations Designer, Teresa Wooley Email: plastiquerecreations@yahoo.com
