Hey, it’s Dan

In today’s Issue:

• Why there are two types of plarn—and what each one is actually good for

• A yarn winder fail that sent me crawling back to hand-winding

• How I batch my plarn process so it doesn’t take over my life

• A poll to help decide what I make next ⬇️

Plarn Problem of the Week

Not all plarn is created equal.

Turns out there are two kinds:

• Regular plarn → soft, stretchy, made from thin grocery bags

• Thick plarn → dense, sturdy, made from reusable checkout bags (Target, Walmart gray, tan Ralphs)

I didn’t realize that until I’d already made 700+ yards of thick plarn.

It’s not useless—in fact, it’s perfect for baskets, mats, or super durable coasters.
But it’s not great for anything small or delicate. It’s stiff, takes more effort to loop, and doesn’t like to be bossed around.

If you're just getting started, use regular plarn. It’s easier on your hands—and your ego.

Quick Tip: Don’t Hoard. Batch.

There will always be more bags.

Here’s the system I’ve landed on:

• Cut when my stash is full

• Loop while gaming, working, or zoning out

• Wind everything at once—once or twice a week

Batching keeps things moving and stops the process from taking over my workspace (or my brain).

Up Next: The Plarn Pantry

I’m finally starting a structured storage basket made from plarn for plarn.
(Yes, a plarn pantry.)

It’s the perfect way to use thick plarn and also justify making more of it.

Pics and process coming next issue.

Poll: What Should I Make Next?

P.S. This is issue #1. If it made you laugh, helped, or made you go “wait, what’s a plarn pantry?”—hit reply. I read every one.