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There's a couple different ways to make the plarn but this is super simple, all you need is scissors, and you can do it as you go. That said, I would follow a single-crochet tutorial online with some kind of string even like a shoelace or something first because I found the plarn somewhat difficult to work with at first and it would've been much harder if I didn't already have that basic stitch down.

I mentioned this on another sub but they were super displeased that I interrupted their extremely important political discourse about politicians and political parties memeing at each other. I suspect they may have also been upset that I was referencing activities they have difficulty engaging in; upcycling being only one example.

A relative of mine is a big fan of The Woobles, they got me a panda kit that I really have to start on. But the how-to videos go over every step in detail and are pretty easy to understand.

Learn how to make yarn from grocery bags first. There's tutorials on YouTube to get you started.

Get a skein of medium-weight yarn in a light color (it's easier to see what you're doing) and whatever the recommend hook size it says on the label. Then watch some tutorials for basic stitches. I'd start making a little pot holder kinda thing with double or half-double crochet stitch. It's small enough that you can get used to turning rows, and it'll work up pretty fast with the medium weight yarn to give you some nice dopamine when you finish.

I would definitely recommended learning with just regular yarn, nothing fancy, until you get used to it. Yarn with lots of variability in the weight (as i expect plastic bags would have) is going to be difficult if you're not comfortable with the basics.

You could always go find whatever bottle my mother crawled into and dump her out. She probably won't teach you how to crochet since she's old AF but it'd be funny.