Very First Original Plarn Sleeping Mat

Back in 2013 we wrote about new life for old bags a chicago group that crochets plarn sleeping mats for the homeless.

Very first original plarn sleeping mat.

Bugs don t like them. Plastic bags 500 700 grocery bags. The crochet plastic makes for a very lightweight mat. The basic instructions are above and can be modified to the desired size of bag.

Materials to make a sleep mat from plastic bags. The mats are also a cleaner way of sleeping. See more ideas about plastic bag crafts plastic bag crochet recycled plastic bags. And when dirty they can be easily hosed off shaken out and be good to go again.

They are portable as well. Nov 3 2017 explore grandmadragon s board plarning mats for homeless on pinterest. You are now ready to begin knitting or crocheting your plarn mat. One of the recipients of a plarn sleeping mat remarked how grateful he was that he would not have to look for cardboard to sleep on and try to stay warm when he found out that the plarn sleeping mats were made by volunteers he said he felt it was a gift from the heart which made it so very special.

Last year one of our sister sites wrote about a guy who makes them in louisiana. With the accompanying strap these crochet mats can easily be carried over a homeless person s shoulder. Plastic yarn can be used to crochet shopping bags very easily.