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The Twisted Stitches Knitting Group

Knit Along (KAL) – Learn to Knit Bamboo Stich

2024-08-19 16:30:00 2024-08-19 18:00:00 America/Chicago The Twisted Stitches Knitting Group Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Monday, August 19
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-19 16:30:00 2024-08-19 18:00:00 America/Chicago The Twisted Stitches Knitting Group Join us as we continue our easy walk along the knitting path. We’re finding our way to the “path marker” for the bamboo stitch pattern. We will make a dishcloth, Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Main Library

Room 208: Maker Activity B

Join us as we continue our easy walk along the knitting path. We’re finding our way to the “path marker” for the bamboo stitch pattern. We will make a dishcloth,

We will make a dishcloth, so you can see how two simple rows create a woven pattern that looks like bamboo shoots. You will also learn how to yarn over (YO) while slipping a stitch.


MATERIALS:
Solid color yarn (100% cotton, medium 4 weight – such as Peaches & Creme) 80 yards
Size 6 (4.00 mm) knitting needles
2 stitch markers (optional)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Download and print instructions (see link below)
MEASURES: 8.5” x 8.5”/gauge not important


LEARNING LINKS:
Go to the website Knit | handmadebystacyj, then select, download and print instructions for Bamboo Stitch pdf (handmadebystacyj.com)
Video used for class: Learn to Knit: Bamboo Dishcloth - Bing video

Main Library

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Phone: 815-965-7606
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson

Hours
Mon, Jan 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 Closed

About the library

The 66,000 sq.ft. Main Library opened in spring of 2024 and serves as the Rockford Public Library's main downtown facility. The newly constructed space boasts a 1st floor Children's Area complete with a dedicated computer lab, three program rooms, play structure with slide, and baby garden, a Maker Lab with access to 3D printers and scanners and small board computers, podcasting room, green screen video room, a large Young Adult Zone with gaming center, adult computer lab, local history room, and several meeting and study rooms accommodating groups of 2-8 people. Additional features include a large interactive screen, two roof-top terraces, one of which is available for rent as part of our large event space on the third floor, underground parking, and drive-thru book drop holds pickup!

Upcoming events

Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Event Space

Wed, Jan 15, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B

Mon, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time

Mon, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room 115B: Story Time

Mon, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
This event is full

Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B

Wed, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Event Space

Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Room 111: Craft

Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Event Space

Wed, Jan 29, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B

Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B

Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time

Mon, Feb 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 220: Teen End Zone

Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time

Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 207: Maker Activity A

Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time

Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Room 218: Teen Study

Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Feb 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Room 111: Craft

Wed, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B