Crocheted Plastic Bag Hat

Start out with 8-10 bags of one color. Choose bags in pretty colors with bright lettering on them; white bags with red and blue letters make pretty hats. The beige bags look like straw when crocheted. Trim off the handles and the bottom seam of each bag. Cut each bag into a single, long 1-inch strip starting at top and cutting in a circular (spiral) pattern to the bottom of the bag.

Belva did not share the exact pattern she used so I did some searching and found a few comparable ones you can try:

• Floppy Brim Hat (you must register to see this pattern but it is free).
• Basic Bucket Hat
• Fast & Easy Crocheted Summer Hat
• Barb's Floppy Brim Hat

Of course, you can also use your favorite crocheted hat pattern. Start crocheting using the pattern you chose. At end of each strip, overlap the end of the next strip and continue to crochet until done.

For the band, cut three bags (may use a contrasting color) into 5 inch strips, fold in thirds and tie or fasten the end. Braid enough to go around the crown of the hat. Add a bow made with the bag material. Use a small strip and the crochet hook to fasten the band and bow to the hat.

More Related Pages:

• Help Crocheting With "Plarn" Made From Plastic Bags
• More About Crocheting and Knitting
• More Plastic Bag Crafts