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Inspired by my love for macrame and DIYs and my desire to be more eco-friendly, I decided to make a produce bag that is not only cute but cuts down on those single-use plastic sleeves we slide our veggies and fruits into at the grocery store. Whether you are bringing it the store or using it as a beach tote or purse, this bag is flexible and cute. Head to https://www.thegreenmadhouse.com/diy/... for more detailed photos and instructions.

This only requires 2 types knots and any macrame or rope you have lying around the house. I used 4mm macrame but looking back now would have gone with 3mm. You can alter any of the lengths to make the bag as large or small as you want. I use macrame from Ganxxet, an eco-friendly fiber company that uses production leftovers to reform into the strands you see here.

Supplies:
Macrame
Scissors
Tape Measure

Step 1:
These lengths are based off of 4mm macrame. If you want to make a larger bag OR you are using a thinner macrame then add a couple feet to these lengths:

Six 8’ pieces (white)
Eighteen 6’ pieces (yellow)
One 4’ piece (yellow)
One 4’ piece (white)

Step 2:
Take your 6 long strands and find the center point. Now for the gathering knot. Take your 4’ yellow piece and create a loop of around 8” (this can vary but you can always rewrap if you have excess and want your handle to be longer).

Tightly wrap around your loop, leaving the top sticking out, we will pull that later.

When you get to the bottom of the loop, stick the end of your macrame through it. Then pull the piece sticking out the top. This will pull everything up underneath, creating a clean finished handle.

Trim any of the pieces sticking out the bottom or top. If your handle is no longer centered on your six strands, slide it to center it.

Step 3:
Separate 2 strands from one side of your handle. Then take one of your 6’ pieces, fold it evenly in half, placing the center behind the two strands. Cross one piece over the central stands and under its other side.

Take the other side and loop it down and around. Pulling tight to make a square knot.

Repeat the square knot BUT make sure you start the loop on the opposite side this time. If you do it on the same side it creates a spiral effect. Repeat on all 6 pairs.

Step 4:
Now take every adjoining pair and attach a second row with your remaining 12 strands.

Keep repeating your knots, alternating rows until the bag is as long as you want it. Then add 2 tight rows immediately below your last row. This gives the bag a tighter bottom so things don’t drop through.

Step 5:
Using your last piece, the 3’ section, make a gathering knot to attach all the cords together.

Trim your knot and your fringe to whatever length you want.

I took this immediately to my favorite market and grabbed some produce. I always keep a few bags right next to my front door and a couple in my car so I am always prepared, guess I need to make more though. I want to make a more detailed version and maybe try to make it rainbow? What do you think?

Hope you like this one and let me know how yours turns out in the comments or by tagging me on instagram @thegreenmadhouse.

xoxo, gentry