Instuctions for Milk Bag Mats

You will need scissors, a size 7.0 crochet hook and about 250-400 bags depending on the size of mat.

Preparation of Milk Bags

Store them flat. Scrunched up bags can be difficult to work with
Remove flap at top of bag and slit bottom
Fold bag in 4 length-wise
Cut across folded bag every 1¼ inches. Throw away fragments that do not measure 1¼ inches
Open the pieces and loop together, but do not pull the knot tight. The knot will work into the mat without a problem
Only wash them if they are smelly and sticky

Make the Mat

Loosely chain sufficient stitches to measure 34” or 38”.
Turn
Into 3rd stitch from hook, single crochet and into each chain to end of row, doing last crochet in first chain.
Chain 2 and turn
Begin with single crochet in 2nd stitch from hook and continue to end of row, placing last stitch in top of chain 2.
Chain 2 and turn.
Continue in same manner to reach desired length. Mats should measure 32” x 48” or 36” x 60”
When desired length has been reached, do a single crochet around the entire mat to re-enforce it.

If you have any questions during the process be sure to contact us.