For this pattern, I was inspired to re-purpose an old pair of jeans and upcycle them – something I have been meaning to try for a while.

Though it may be past “spring cleaning” season, I am still getting rid of winter clothes and had a pair of jeans lying around that I was no longer wearing. I made a chalk bag with this pair, but jeans yarn can be crocheted into anything you can think of!

Curious about how to crochet with jumbo yarn like this? Check out my Jumbo Blanket Pattern for more tips.

I finished this baby up last night and I had a chance to take it for a spin at the gym! Sturdy, but lightweight, it worked flawlessly and is such a unique look. I loved reusing the old jeans and getting to put new life into something recycled – other people noticed as well and I always get so many comments on this chalk bag. The light wash is so cute, but I just might make another chalk bag with a darker wash and see how the contrast with the inner fabric looks.

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Not a climber? Here are some ways you can still use this pattern:

-yarn ball cozy or yarn bowl

-plant pot cozy

-scrap yarn basket

-child’s purse

-dog treat bag

-Anything else you can think of!

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DESCRIPTION

This chalk bag is the perfect way to welcome summer in and get rid of those old jeans lying around the house! Quick and easy, this durable chalk bag will have you back out on the rock after an enjoyable afternoon of crafting. Its only ten rows of crocheting!

MATERIALS

One old pair of blue jeans
Size U (25mm) crochet hook – Furls Crochet makes some beautiful jumbo hooks that you should definitely check out
Sharp fabric scissors

Chalk Bag Fabric Liner and Pull Cord Materials (Click here to receive your free PDF tutorial on how to add a fabric liner and pull cord to your chalk bag):

14 inches of paracord
Toggle stopper
Lightweight fabric liner (<1 square yard)
Refillable chalk ball
Eyelet or grommet

ABBREVIATIONS

ch: chain
sc: single crochet

DIRECTIONS

JEAN YARN STRIPS

To create your blue jean yarn you will need an old pair of jeans and very sharp fabric scissors. It is much easier to crochet with the jean yarn strips if the pants were a bit stretchy to start with. Depending on the size of your pant leg, you may only need to only cut up one of the legs.

Cut the hem off of the bottom of the pant leg and remove the pant leg from the rest of the pants as high up as possible.

Start a spiraling cut at the bottom of the pant leg. Keep the strip at one centimeter thick, or the width of a finger. Do not worry too much about keeping the strip even, the chunkiness will give your work character and a unique feel!

Continue spiraling up the pant leg until you run out of material. Repeat with the second leg if your jeans are smaller or you want to make a second chalk bag. You’re now ready to crochet!

P.S. A chalk bag isn’t the only thing you can crochet with jeans yarn! What about a yarn basket or rug?!

Someone using a large crochet hook to crochet a circle with strips of jeans.

CHALK BAG

This bag is worked in the round with no joining.

(Wondering what the checkboxes are for? Check out this tutorial and make online patterns easier to follow!)

Row 1: ch 2, sc 6 in second ch from hook. (6)
Row 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12)
Row 3: 2 sc, sc in next, repeat around. (18) Round base should be ~4.5 inches across, once you finish entire main bag the base will be ~5 inches across.
Rows 4-10: sc in each stitch around. Join at last stitch. (18) Main bag should be ~6 inches tall.