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Basic Crochet for Beginners

Getting Started with Crochet for Adults

2025-08-20 17:00:00 2025-08-20 18:00:00 America/Chicago Basic Crochet for Beginners Main Library - Room 206: Group Room A

Wednesday, August 20
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-20 17:00:00 2025-08-20 18:00:00 America/Chicago Basic Crochet for Beginners 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. Main Library - Room 206: Group Room A

Main Library

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.

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: | Maker | Culture | Arts |

Main Library

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

Hours
Mon, Aug 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 17 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

Wed, Aug 13, 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.

Thu, Aug 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Join us for Virtual Open Sewing We encourage you to register so you can receive the link."

Fri, Aug 15, 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, Aug 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Let’s make some creative cards! Bring your imagination and creativity to the class.

Mon, Aug 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5

Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Bring in the projects you've started with the RPL sewing group, and let's complete them together!"

Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 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