Knitting

Freestyle Knitting
Every Monday, 5-7:30 p.m.
Central Library, Level 1 Fresh City Lounge
No Registration Required

Every Monday evening the Fresh City Lounge is open for freestyle stitchers to come in and enjoy the company of other knitters. Bring any portable handwork. Please note, the Library will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.

Get Hooked: Beginning Crochet
Mondays, May 6, 13, and 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Central Library, Level 1 Fresh City Lounge
Registration Closed

The ultra portable, easy-to-learn cousin of knitting; our beginning crochet class is a great way to take up this retro hobby. Instructor Christa Rogers will share tips, techniques and her love of this fiber craft in this three-part workshop. And once you have the basics down, Christa will share a handful of great patterns for you to choose from for your first project. After completing this workshop, you’ll be ready to make accessories for yourself or for gifts. There is a $15 fee for this workshop; all materials (except crochet hooks) provided for this workshop. Registration is closed.

In the Clutch: Zippered Handbag Workshop
Mondays, June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Central Library, Level 1 Fresh City Lounge
Registration Opens May 20

We resisted the urge to call this class the Dapper Dan workshop after the 1970s plush doll that kids used to learn how to dress themselves. You’ll be knitting a clutch purse that will help you explore techniques that will multiply your fibers skills immensely. In this sweet little bag pattern (created for us by our teacher Ann Myhre), you’ll discover opportunities to put in a pocket, add buttonholes, create slip stitch colorwork, install a zipper by hand and add a flourish with crochet edgings. Complete this four-week workshop, and you’ll feel like a big kid in the world of technical knitting. All materials included ($25 materials fee). You’ll also need size 7 knitting needles, which you may bring from home or purchase on the first night of class. Registration is required and will open on Monday, May 20.

Crochet Mesh Farmers Market Bag
Wednesdays, June 5, 12 and 19, Noon-2 p.m.
Central Library, Level 1 Fresh City Lounge
Registration Opens May 22

Bring all your great veggies home from the farmers market in an earth-friendly crocheted bag that you made. Christa Rogers teaches this workshop on creating a sturdy and light bag that expands to hold lots of goodies. This workshop is for confident crocheters who know how to chain, single, double and triple crochet. There is a $15 fee for this workshop; all materials (except crochet hook) provided. Registration is required and will open on Wednesday, May 22.