You could sell them on ebay with a reserve, they are lovely.
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Still making something from nothingThis is how you turn plastic bags into yarn to knit or crochet. It is not easy to knit because it doesn't slide easily on the needles like wool does.
I used this method, it makes a double strand, you need large knitting needles. bags into yarn I am going to try this method next, it makes a single strand, and you can use smaller needles to make a tighter knit. or this one Ilona
I don't know if this will help, but it might inspire you. A favourite site of mine, it does have tutorials on right hand side below the adverts. purl bee However, why not try and contact a local knitters group, often advertised in local wool shops. http://www.freshstartforhens.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Helping to give ex-battery hens a fresh start! http://thevintagebelles.blogspot.co.uk/ Evening bag.Here is another bag I have just finished, though it is not made from nothing, it's made from a mans tie which I bought for 50p from a charity shop. I can't claim it as my idea because I copied it from someone at a craft fair, who had several on her table for sale at £5.00 each.
It's an evening bag, the tie is swirled round, a bit like a coil, pinned into place and stitched very carefully. The broad end is at the bottom and the narrow end is the handle. It was a bit floppy so I made a stiffener out of an old plastic tablecloth, the same shape as the tie, and threaded it through the middle. It has a button fastener, I left a small gap where I joined the tie for a button hole, and a matching button to attach the handle to the bag, with a piece of chain for decoration. I didn't cut the tie at all and it doesn't need a lining. 
Ilona I don't know if this will help, but it might inspire you. A favourite site of mine, it does have tutorials on right hand side below the adverts.
purl bee However, why not try and contact a local knitters group, often advertised in local wool shops.[/quote] ooh thank you bluebell  yet another bagI shall be known as the 'bag lady', soon, just finished another bag.
Cut 8 x 7cm squares out of drinks cartons, punch holes around the outside edges. 
Crochet around the edge of each one with brightly coloured wool. 
Sew four together, twice, and crochet extra rows around the outside to make the bag the size you want. Join the two pieces together with a row of crochet. Knit the shoulder strap, 6 stitches, and fastener (with button hole), to match and sew them to the bag. Make lining out of any soft fabric and sew around top edge. Sew button on. Bag is 22cm x 22cm. 
Ilona Wow, this is brilliant. If there is some lovely packaging in your favourite colours this would be excellent for a bag. There is something I have in my mind and for the life of me I can't remember what it is but it comes in beautiful tones of lilac dreamy looking flowers. I can just see that made into a bag like this. Amazing, you are very talented
 Ilona that is really clever. I'm afraid you lost me though at the 'crochet' bit.
You must have loads of bags now! One for every occasion. Are you attempting to become the Imelda Marcos of bags??
In the right place they would sell for £30+ each you know. Helen xx
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