There is a viral DIY/craft trend circulating on social media — especially on Facebook groups and TikTok-style video feeds — where people take inexpensive plastic colanders from a dollar store (like Dollar Tree) and weave cord, rope, or twine through the holes to make decorative or functional items. (Facebook)
Here’s what’s going on:
🧶 What the trend actually is
- Creators are taking cheap plastic colanders and threading cord, rope, or thick yarn through the holes in the colander, essentially turning it into a woven basket, planter holder, bag, or decorative container. (Facebook)
- The process usually involves weaving the cord in and out of the holes (sometimes adding knots or patterns) until the colander is covered or reinforced with the cord. (Facebook)
- Some people combine multiple colanders, spray paint, or zip ties to make larger structures or upcycled decor. (Facebook)
📲 Why it’s spreading
- It’s very cheap and accessible — Dollar Store colanders often cost just a dollar or a few dollars. (sameday.dollartree.com)
- The weaving idea taps into broader DIY craft and upcycling trends powered by platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, where simple materials are turned into eye-catching home decor. (Facebook)
- Posts about the idea have proliferated in groups and videos, often shared with enthusiasm (and sometimes with mixed reactions). (Facebook)
🧠 Similar creative upcycling trends
It’s part of a larger DIY pattern where everyday items with holes or grids (like plastic lids, trays, or frames) are used as improvised looms for weaving with cord or yarn — a concept seen in kid crafts or recycled art projects too. (babbledabbledo.com)
If you want, I can explain step-by-step how to make one yourself or share design ideas people are trying!
