You mean it's actually knitted??

This woman is a mermaid,
I swear. Nikki must have lived underwater, binding shells and
driftwood to the fabric , weaving ocean tulle and catching
small watery treasures with her net.

Yes it is actually knitted!
The piece is 12 inches square, framed by driftwood, and will
be tied onto the pole
with long strips of seaweed style net.

Nikki gets "mer"bling.

Lets see if knitting isn't art now!

How many plastic bags are saved from the tip here?

Bags are great because they hold their color well, are sturdy,
and look very inviting. People touch it to figure out
what the knit is made of.

Elizabeth said she size 15 needles and
no walmart bags were used in this creation.

There is a very groovy chick that tells you how to make
plastic bag yarn here, and even if you never want to,
her site gives me gooseflesh.

For a more mathematical way, go here and get into the knitty gritty.

Cathy Kasdan transformed plastic grocery bags into a 1950's Outfit.
She is influenced by the lack of societal concern for the
use and abuse of material.
Her website is another good chunk of eye candy.

Meanwhile knitters are choosing their bling, and the rest
is being sent to the National Gallery for sale in their shop.

There is a creeping feeling I may have overlooked
some gorgeous ones in the rush.
Have I emailed you to let you know it has come
and to ask you what bling you want?

Please let me know by including your bling choice,
your address to mail it to, your blog address so
I can include it in the photos.

Choose your bling here.