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Next, fold the bag in half lengthwise, twice, and cut off the handles, and the bottom seem.
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Then, cut the bag into about one inch strips (they don't have to be perfectly even, just somewhat similar).
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...and knotted together.
Finally, roll the plastic strips into a ball, and crochet or knit them into anything you like.
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We used a round knitting loom (the adult hat size), to make this purse. Loom knitting is simple enough for younger children, and there are a lot of patterns free online. We just kind of bumbled our way through this one, improvising from the hat pattern that came with the loom. The children did help, although I ended up doing most of the knitting. Even so, it provided a good lesson in recycling, and crafting at the same time. And now, I have a lot more room under my sink.
It's great to be a homeschooler!
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