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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

info@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Phone: 815-965-7606
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson

Hours
Mon, May 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 18 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

Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5 

Mon, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Want to learn how to sew? Join our beginner sewing class! We'll start with the basics and gradually build your skills as we go. Space is limited; registration suggested
This event is full

Cancelled
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time
Explore our new dragon sculptures and enjoy a delightful dragon storytime!

Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meet the talented artist Kristin Beyers, and discover her creative process behind the dragons, as well as her aspirations for the inspiration they will spark.

Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
These bubble baskets are so versatile!

Tue, May 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come to the Teen Zone and make some everlasting bouquets with pipe cleaners!

Wed, May 14, 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.

Fri, May 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Open Maker Lab lets you use Maker Lab equipment after completing Maker Lab 101 and getting certified.
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Want to learn how to sew? Join our beginner sewing class! We'll start with the basics and gradually build your skills as we go. Space is limited; registration suggested
This event is full

Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes and crafts for children ages 3-5

Mon, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room
A bi-weekly art program designed for tweens, offering a chance to express themselves creatively.

Mon, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Join us at RPL to learn and practice origami folding.