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We Got Hooked! Crochet Group

Crochet -a-long Mesh tote bag

2024-10-16 16:30:00 2024-10-16 18:30:00 America/Chicago We Got Hooked! Crochet Group Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Wednesday, October 16
4:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-16 16:30:00 2024-10-16 18:30:00 America/Chicago We Got Hooked! Crochet Group We're excited to announce our upcoming Crochet-A-Long! The ultimate mesh tote bag! Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Main Library

Room 208: Maker Activity B

We're excited to announce our upcoming Crochet-A-Long! The ultimate mesh tote bag!

Joining a Crochet-a-long is a fantastic way to enhance your crochet skills while being part of a vibrant and supportive community. These events bring together crochet enthusiasts of all levels to work on the same project simultaneously, sharing progress, tips, and encouragement along the way. A #CrochetAlong offers structured guidance, often with step-by-step instructions and video tutorials, for a fun and collaborative experience. You'll not only improve your technique but also enjoy the camaraderie of fellow crafters as you create beautiful, handmade pieces together. Dive into a Crochet-a-long and discover the joy of communal crafting!

SUPPLIES:

 Yarn used: Hobbie Frutta cotton yarn: https://hobbii.de/frutta or (cotton yarn)

4 mm crochet hook

Yarn needle

Scissors

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https://youtu.be/aZlYJINesVc?si=tTxbrXH0SvI4xbrI 

TAGS: | Special Event | Maker | Culture | Arts |

Main Library

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

Hours
Mon, Jul 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 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, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Books, rhymes, songs, and crafts for children ages 3-5

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
We are making a cover for the sewing machine foot pedal.

Tue, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room
We invite children 6-12 to drop in to Creative Corner every other Tuesday evening. In each session different materials will be provided for young artists to explore various media and new techniques.

Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Level up your puzzles with one of your own design!

Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 206: Group Room A
This class is perfect for Adults that are 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.
This event is full

Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room
Make and learn how to play an ABC variation of "Go Fish!"

Thu, Jul 17, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Let’s make some creative cards! Bring your imagination and creativity to the class.

Fri, Jul 18, 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, Jul 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
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.

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room 115B: Story Time
Memory Games Galore