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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

Add to Calendar 2024-10-14 17:00:00 2024-10-14 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 |

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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!

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Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
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Local History Room
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Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
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Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 115B: Story Time
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Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
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Fri, Jul 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Mon, Jul 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, Jul 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
WREX Classroom
Register for this specialized book club via Lifescape and receive a copy of the book to read from the library.

Tue, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room 115B: Story Time
Pokémon Club attendees can learn, play, and connect through the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and other activities designed for their age range.

Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Terrace
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