Day 16 of Teaching Kids to Serve
Have you ever heard of a crocheted plastic sleeping mat?
This is such an unusual project! I know not all kids will be able to do this, but it is so clever I had to include it. It is especially suited to older children who enjoy handwork.
Using rings cut from plastic grocery bags (smaller children can help with the cutting), you start by making plarn. What's plarn? Plastic yarn! Seems I am not the only one who likes to make up words!
Next, with a crochet hook size 10 or larger, you will begin to crochet your plarn following the simple pattern. You will end up with a mat that is waterproof and springy enough to make a soft place to lie. You will also keep hundreds of grocery bags out of the landfill!
These mats are being made by church groups around the country and handed out to homeless folks.
Detailed instructions and a pattern can be found here. You'll even find video instructions!
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