Make your own shopping bag!

[Longhorn]

http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/BK4K-0702003.html?noImages=

I don't know how to knit -- would this be very difficult for a first project? Thanks! :hi:

[China_cat]

1. Great first project

Simple, practical and useful.

[Katherine Brengle]

2. Is that from recycled plastic bags?

I've seen some patterns for those - definitely cool.

I would probably try a smaller project for a first if you are just learning - maybe a hat or something, just to learn the basics before starting a larger project, but if you are a jump-in-feet-first type of person, go for it!

I'm making shopping bags with burlap - faster than knitting them :D.

[Longhorn]

3. No, this pattern calls for organic cotton.

I don't know enough about it to say whether it would also work with recycled plastic. Do they make such a yarn? That would be cool!

I have a "learn-to-knit" kit for a baby cap and slippers, I think. Maybe I should do that first and then try this one! :)

[photogirl12]

4. I am making one of those right now

You might want to start with something smaller. Even though it is mostly knit stitc, the circular needles can be a little intimidating to a new knitter (I admit I was intimidated by them!!).

[Morgana LaFey]

5. I just finished one AND just posted about it in the

knitting and crocheting inspiration thread.

It's VERY easy, and a hoot to boot. Works up quickly.

I used the much, much cheaper Lion Cotton (dishcloth cotton, basically) which I believe I got from Michael's (not sure). I screwed mine up because I didn't pay close enough attention to the instructions: you start with the contrasting color. So mine's all white, but I've got a little plan for dressing it up just a bit.

I'm going to do several more.