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Basic Crochet for Beginners

Getting Started with Crochet

2024-10-14 17:00:00 2024-10-14 18:30:00 America/Chicago Basic Crochet for Beginners Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Monday, October 14
5:00pm - 6:30pm

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
Fax: (815) 963-7843
Branch manager
Donna Hopson

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Mon, Oct 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 25 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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Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
This interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months, focuses on their development, incorporating music, movement, and reading.

Wed, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
¡Únase a nosotros una vez al mes para un tiempo divertido de cuentos bilingües para niños y sus cuidadores!

Wed, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come paint a pumpkin at RPL!

Wed, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
WREX Classroom
Archivists from the Barack Obama Presidential Library will offer an overview of the digital resources available from the Obama Library.

Wed, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
WREX Classroom
Maker Event - Development of application. Open to anyone.

Thu, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
A social hour for homeschool families.

Thu, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 115B: Story Time
Join Mrs. Heather for spooky short stories and activities.

Fri, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Drop in on Friday afternoons to get crafty! Every week, we'll whip up a fun and fresh craft for you to create. All supplies will be provided.

Sat, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Play and Fun for Toddlers ages 18-36 months

Sat, Oct 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come make and enjoy some spooky snacks in the Teen Zone to celebrate the creepy crawlies of Halloween!

Mon, Oct 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Event Space
Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5

Mon, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Event Space
Experienced gamers and newbies alike are welcome for a casual night of video games and making new friends. For ages 9 to 13 in the Tween Room!

Mon, Oct 26, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
This beginner knitting class is designed especially for adults who are new to knitting.
This event is full

Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
WREX Classroom
Come play a relaxed game of chess at the library! Sets and boards provided, all skill levels welcome. We meet every other Monday night.

Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come make some spooky slime bubble out of your cauldron and enjoy some holiday treats!

Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
WREX Classroom
Enjoy playing with negative space using black paper and white gel pens. Patrons will be lead through an exercise that experiments with basic shapes, texture, and contrast. All ability levels welcome!
This event is full

Wed, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
This interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months, focuses on their development, incorporating music, movement, and reading.

Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 115B: Story Time
Social hour for parents and caregivers of infants and babies! Drop in every other Wednesday from August through October.