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Basic Crochet for Beginners

Getting Started with Crochet

2024-09-09 17:00:00 2024-09-09 18:30:00 America/Chicago Basic Crochet for Beginners Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Monday, September 09
5:00pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-09 17:00:00 2024-09-09 18:30:00 America/Chicago Basic Crochet for Beginners This class is perfect for beginners with no prior crochet experience. If you've ever wanted to create beautiful handmade items or just explore a new hobby, this class is for you. Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Main Library

Room 208: Maker Activity B

This class is perfect for beginners with no prior crochet experience. If you've ever wanted to create beautiful handmade items or just explore a new hobby, this class is for you.

What You'll Need:

Crochet Hook: This is a special tool that looks like a small stick with a hook at the end. It helps you pick up the yarn and make stitches.
Yarn: Yarn is like a colorful string made from wool or other materials. It comes in many colors and thicknesses. You'll use yarn to create your crochet projects.

Starting with a J Hook:

To begin crocheting, we use a special tool called a crochet hook. The J hook is a great size for beginners because it's a little bigger, which makes it easier to hold and work with. It's like having the perfect pencil size for writing big letters!

Buying Yarn:

If you're buying yarn, look for light colors like pastels or bright shades that catch your eye. These colors are great for making your crochet projects stand out!

Library Options:

At the library, you can explore a variety of yarn colors. Take your time to find the perfect shades for your crochet creations. It's like picking out colors for your own masterpiece!

TAGS: | Technology | Maker | Culture | Arts |

Main Library

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Phone: 815-965-7606
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Dunarene Hopson

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Fri, Oct 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 02 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

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Mon, Nov 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes and crafts for children ages 3-5

Mon, Nov 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Learn how to use the library's sewing machines in this introductory class. Space is limited; registration suggested
This event is full

Mon, Nov 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Join us in reading various YA in a book club for teens!

Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Event Space
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Local History Room
Drop in on Tuesdays at 2pm to get hands-on help from the Local History Department pros! 

Tue, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Bring in the projects you've started with the RPL sewing group, and let's complete them together!"

Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
GAME ON! Experienced gamers and newbies alike are welcome for a casual night of video games and making new friends. For ages 10 to 13.

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn essential financial skills like budgeting, saving, managing debt, and understanding credit to build a foundation for financial success and long-term stability.

Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
The purpose of the interactive Storytime training is to teach caregivers how to provide high-quality early learning experiences.

Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Event Space
This interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months, focuses on their development, incorporating music, movement, and reading.

Wed, Nov 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Love to crochet? So do we! Bring in your UFO stands for "unfinished object". It's a term used to describe a project that has been temporarily or permanently abandoned.

Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Local History Room
Come celebrate International Games Month at RPL!

Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come celebrate International Games Month at RPL!

Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Come celebrate International Games Month at RPL!

Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
WREX Classroom
Come celebrate International Games Month at RPL!

Wed, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 206: Group Room A
Come play "I'm Sorry Did You Say Street Magic?" with one of our librarians as part of the Day of Play event. Collaborate to draw, build, name, and explore the story of a city of your own creation.

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn essential financial skills like budgeting, saving, managing debt, and understanding credit to build a foundation for financial success and long-term stability.

Sat, Nov 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Let’s make some creative cards! Bring your imagination and creativity to the class.