Introduction to Crochet: A 6-Week Series

Fri, Oct 6 2023
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Walt Whitman Library

arts and crafts fiber arts knitting and crocheting

Learn to create a variety of shapes, textures, and projects with this six-week crochet class series, taught by fiber artist Rhiannon Platt. Students will start by learning the fundamentals of the stitches and pattern reading. Then, learn how to apply these skills to make some of crochet's most popular projects, including granny squares and amigurumi stuffed animals.

No previous experience necessary!

The class will meet Fridays, 10:30a-12:30pm, on Sept. 15, Sept. 22, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20. 

Registration is required as class size is limited. Please register at this link: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/introduction-crochet-6-walt-whitman-library-20230915

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Rhiannon Platt is at least third generation fiber artist. Raised by seamstresses, crocheters, and fiber artists of all kinds, she picked up her first pair of needles over a decade ago. Since her first scarf, Rhiannon has gone on to fabricate for Lion Brand Yarn, Nathan Vincent, Olek, Jeila Gueramian, Londonkaye, and Levi’s. In between commissions, she finds time to write patterns and make endless sweaters.

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Add to My Calendar 10/06/2023 10:30 am 10/06/2023 12:30 pm America/New_York Introduction to Crochet: A 6-Week Series <p>Learn to create a variety of shapes, textures, and projects with this six-week crochet class series, taught by fiber artist Rhiannon Platt. Students will start by learning the fundamentals of the stitches and pattern reading. Then, learn how to apply these skills to make some of crochet's most popular projects, including granny squares and amigurumi stuffed animals.</p> <p>No previous experience necessary!</p> <p>The class will meet Fridays, 10:30a-12:30pm, on Sept. 15, Sept. 22, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Registration is required as class size is limited. Please register at this link:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/introduction-crochet-6-walt-whitman-library-20230915">https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/introduction-crochet-6-walt-whitman-library-20230915</a></p> <p><strong>ABOUT THE ARTIST</strong><br /> Rhiannon&nbsp;Platt&nbsp;is at least third generation fiber artist. Raised by seamstresses, crocheters, and fiber artists of all kinds, she picked up her first pair of needles over a decade ago. Since her first scarf,&nbsp;Rhiannon&nbsp;has gone on to fabricate for Lion Brand Yarn, Nathan Vincent, Olek, Jeila… Brooklyn Public Library - Walt Whitman Library MM/DD/YYYY 60