Things You'll Need:
- Crochet hook size N
- Black trash bags
- Scissors
- Small plastic grocery bags
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Step 1
Lay the trash bags out flat and cut off the bottom seams. Cut the tops of the bags so they are straight across. Cut the bags into 1/2 inch wide strips across the width of the bags. Each strip is double in thickness and a continuous loop.
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Step 2
Loop one strip through a second strip and pull it tight. Continue until all the loops are joined in one continuous string of plastic "yarn." Roll the plastic yarn into a ball. Continue until the ball is about the size of a large honeydew melon.
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Step 3
Chain 37. Half-double crochet in the second chain from the hook working only in the back of the chain and in each remaining chain. Join with a slip stitch to the first half-double crochet for a total of 72 half-double crochets.
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Step 4
Chain 1. Half-double crochet in each stitch around and join with a slip stitch to the first half-double crochet. Continue in this manner until the bag is 15 inches long or the desired length.
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Step 5
Stop at the side of the bag where the handle is going to be attached, but do not fasten off. Chain the desire length of the handle. Half-double crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain. Slip stitch to the side of the bag.
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Step 6
Finish the handle with a row of single crochet. Slip stitch the handle to the other side of the bag. Fasten off and weave in the end. The tote is 12 x 15 inches when complete, but can be made as tall as you like.
