From the page: The plastic bag deserves a second life
Idea 4
Waterproof plant cache-pot
Crocheting with plastic bag yarn has become a favorite of anyone who grows plants in humid or exposed places, because it combines the delicacy of crochet with the material's strength. The logic is simple: the plastic forms a continuous barrier against watering water, protecting the surface where the piece rests and extending the cache-pot's life.
What you need
- Clean, dry plastic bags (10 to 15 for a medium cache-pot)
- Scissors
- Crochet hook (size 4 to 6)
- An existing small pot to use as shape and support
- Stitch marker or clothespin
How to make it
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Cut the bags into strips 3 to 4 centimeters wide and join them with a firm knot, forming a ball of yarn.
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2
Make a magic ring or a closed chain ring, which will be the bottom of the cache-pot.
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3
Work in circular rows with increases (two stitches in the same base stitch) until the bottom matches the pot's base — the increases ensure the piece stays flat, without rising too soon.
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When you reach the desired diameter, stop increasing and work the sides in a spiral, using the pot as a mold every few rows to check the height.
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Work the last two or three rows in very firm single crochet, creating an edge that holds the shape and gives a finished look.
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Fasten off, hide the end and fit the pot with the plant inside the cache-pot.
Finishing touches
Make three firmer braided yarn strips on the sides to hang it up high, turning it into a hanging planter. Since plastic doesn't breathe, keep the plant in its original pot inside the cache-pot and avoid soaking it when watering.
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