Comments on: Crochet Plastic Bags: Plarn Can Cozy

By: Peggy

Peggy — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:06:51 +0000

Hi – For a soda/pop can (there’s a word that changes by US region, not just by country — in Pittsburgh it’s called pop while in Baltimore it’s called soda), I found that you do end at Round 5 for a can cozie.

This pattern is fun for any size of a similar container or glass.

I really like the cozies because they don’t sweat, making cans much easier and more comfortable to hold.

The pattern is also good for smaller supplies of plarn (or where you only have a few bags to use).

By: Sunshine

Sunshine — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 06:35:34 +0000

thanks for the great pattern Rachel! i made one in a few hours. i’m going to give it to my uncle so he can use it for soda and pens. i just have a question, how big of a can does this fit? (how many ounces?)

By: Betsy

Betsy — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:07:35 +0000

Shouldn’t it be after round 5 bottom fits can? Also if I might make a suggestion, in row six if you crochet in back loops only it makes for a better fit. Gets the sides started up better. I gotta say I love this pattern! Thank you. Never would have thunk of it!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:01:36 +0000

Hi Christina, you don't have to but it will help you a lot when counting your stitches. Here is a post that will explain what the marker is for: All About Stitch Markers in Crochet

By: Christina

Christina — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:52:53 +0000

Hi Rachel, I’ve been wondering. Do I really have to place a marker?

Thanks

By: Gabriele

Gabriele — Tue, 04 May 2010 20:03:53 +0000

what a great way to recycle plastic bags. I’m all for reusing and saving resourses. congrats, keep ideas like this coming

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:49:44 +0000

Hey Geri,

You sure do keep crochet around. You start off with a circle that you keep making bigger and bigger until it is the size of the bottom of the soda can. Then you keep crocheting around the circle without making it wider, but instead taller so that your can will fit inside.

By: geri

geri — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:02:07 +0000

Rachel;

Do I keep crocheting around? I would like to make some of those

By: Julia Walsh

Julia Walsh — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:30:17 +0000

hi I have just made my 1st can cosy, it’s so cool, except for the blue on the bags I used ended up all over my fingers but hey it was worth it. Thanks for the great patterns keep them coming, Take care Julia