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.