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Make-It Monday

Beginner Crochet for Kids
2025-06-09 16:00:00 2025-06-09 17:00:00 America/New_York Make-It Monday Come learn the basics of crochet! Registration is required. Millhopper Branch - Room A

Monday, June 09
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-09 16:00:00 2025-06-09 17:00:00 America/New_York Make-It Monday Come learn the basics of crochet! Registration is required. Millhopper Branch - Room A

Come learn the basics of crochet! Registration is required.

Join us to learn the basics of crochet!

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
  • Other simple skills as requested.

Limited materials are provided. Registration is required, limited to 12 kids per session. 

  • Registration ends at least 2 hours before the event to guarantee admission.
  • Check-in will start 5 minutes prior to the program’s start time.
  • If registered attendee is not present at the start time, seats may be given away on a first come, first serve basis.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program | Arts, Crafts, & DIY |

TAGS: | crocheting | crochet |

Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
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Chiquita Quirin
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Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
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