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We Got Hooked! Crocket Group

Beginner Chunky Round Crochet Basket Pattern

2025-02-01 11:00:00 2025-02-01 13:00:00 America/Chicago We Got Hooked! Crocket Group Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Saturday, February 01
11:00am - 1:00pm

Main Library

Room 208: Maker Activity B

The more baskets you have, the more works-in-progress you can store in them

 
The Starlight Basket is a beautifully sized, chunky crochet basket that's perfect for holding your latest project. It also makes an excellent gift—fill it with goodies for a baby shower, an at-home spa day, or even a cozy backyard picnic.

MATERIALS

Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick yarn, 2 skeins in your chosen color (at least 200 yards total). The original sample is made in the color Butterscotch.
9mm crochet hook (like this one!)
Scissors
Yarn needle
Locking stitch markers (I love THESE ONES)
FINISHED SIZE

10.5″ diameter x 7″ tall

TAGS: | 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 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 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

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Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Local History Room
Jean returns to RPL after retirement as a featured speaker!

Thu, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
A social hour for homeschool families.

Fri, Oct 16, 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 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
WREX Classroom
Come join us for a monthly discussion of LGBTQ+ books. For October 2026 we will be discussing All Boys Aren't Blue by George M Johnson.

Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join Mrs. Heather for spooky short stories and activities.

Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come paint a pumpkin at RPL!

Sat, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Event Space
Special Character Storytime

Mon, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Event Space
Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5

Mon, Oct 19, 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 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
WREX Classroom
Come learn the basics of a mindful, free-form version of hand embroidery! We’ll have a brief explanation, and then have a hands-on workshop period. Supplies limited, registration required
This event is full

Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 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.

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.