Detailed Step by Step Instructions
These are the steps for transforming plastic bags into sleeping mats, and getting them to those in need. Click on the link beside each step to see the documentation.
Note: review the COVID-19 page before handling bags.
Step 1 - Collect the preferred types of bags
Step 2 - Flatten and Stack the bags
Step 3 - Take bags to drop off location
Step 4 - Cut the bags into strips
Step 5 - Make plastic yarn (plarn), and roll into a ball
Step 6 - Get a hook & Crochet the mat
Step 7 - Donate mat to people experiencing homelessness
Step 8 - Count your Completed Mat
There is a page on our website called Videos, which contains several 'How To' videos to help tie all of the above steps together.