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Make-It Monday

Beginner Crochet for Kids
2025-05-12 16:00:00 2025-05-12 17:00:00 America/New_York Make-It Monday Come learn the basics of crochet and create a simple project! Millhopper Branch - Room B

Monday, May 12
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-12 16:00:00 2025-05-12 17:00:00 America/New_York Make-It Monday Come learn the basics of crochet and create a simple project! Millhopper Branch - Room B

Come learn the basics of crochet and create a simple project!

Join us to learn the basics of crochet and create a simple project, or bring a personal project to work on around other crafters.

Participants will learn:

  • About basic crochet supplies
  • How to create a slipknot
  • How to do a chain stitch
  • How to do single crochet, double crochet, and half-double crochet stitches. 
  • How to read a simple pattern

Simple patterns will be available for participants that want to jump right into a project, or learn which stitches they need to create the item later. 

Limited materials are provided. 

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-11 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts, & DIY |

TAGS: | crocheting | crochet |

Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
Hours
We're closed Sunday April 20 due to Easter Additional Closing
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Tue, Apr 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
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Fri, Apr 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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