How to Crochet a Magic Circle or Magic Ring or Magic Loop

If you've struggled trying to figure out how to crochet the magic adjustable ring (magic circle, magic ring, or magic loop), I've found both a video to help aid you as well as written instructions with photos that can be found [here].

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How to Make T-Shirt Yarn

This is the best tutorial I've found on how to make T-Shirt yarn. Her method works fabulously since she does it in a way that it produces one long strip throughout the T-Shirt.

Free T-Shirt Yarn Crochet Patterns

• T-Shirt Yarn Crocheted Hot Pad Trivet
• T-Shirt Yarn Crocheted Hand Bag/Purse
• T-Shirt Yarn Crocheted Bowl
• T-Shirt Yarn Crocheted Drawstring Bag

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How to Make Plarn Video & Crochet Plarn Patterns

Are you interested in crocheting with plarn (plastic bag yarn) but have no idea how to go about making it? I've come across this YouTube video that offers a great tutorial on how to make plarn.

Now that you've learned how to make your very own plarn, it's time to get crocheting! There are so many different things that you can create with plarn. The most popular use is market bags or totes. If you're like most women and have no use for another bag, why not try using your plarn to make a welcome mat, bathroom mat, jewelry, place mats, coasters, etc. Stumped on ideas? Grab your hooks and your plarn and check out the free crochet patterns below that use plarn.

Free Plarn Crochet Patterns

• Plarn Soap Dish
• Plarn Snowman
• Plarn Can Cozy
• Plarn Granny Square Tote Bag
• Plarn Floppy Hat
• Plarn Draft Dodger
• Plarn Dishcloth and Recycled Scrubber
• Plarn Plastic Bag Keeper (Making one of these out of plastic bags amuses me for some odd, strange reason.)
• Plarn Flower Hair Clips
• Plarn Hook Case
• Plarn Easter Basket

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