Want to cover up those old metal clothes hanger? Do you have some old chipped up clothes hanger that need a new look? Here is a quick and easy method using recycled plastic clotheshanger bags. First you need to create some plarn or plastic bag yarn. Here is the link on how to make the yarn using recycled plastic bags. You only need about 5 bags or so to complete this project.
Using a “H” US crochet hook, join your yarn at the throat of the hangerwith a slip stitch. Single crochet (sc) around the entire hanger ending back at the beginning of the hanger throat. Fasten off and use the ends to weave in around the hanger throat to make a nice smooth finish to the hanger cover.
Here is a close-up of the beginning to show clotheshanger in detail.
Be creative and mix or match your plastic bags for unique hanger covers clothes hanger . Once your old hangers are covered, these are very handy for line drying items.
This is a great way to recycle old metal hangers and give them a new colorful life while saving them from the landfill clothes hanger !
