Broward County Library Offers Crochet and Knitting Programs During National Crochet Month, March 1 - 31, 2009
Programs for Adults
March 7 at the West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Boulevard
Plantation, 954-382-5860
Knit*Lit Book Club - Kate Jacobs' Knit Two, 2 to 4 p.m. Participants are welcome to bring their current projects.
Programs for Teens
March 11 at the Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch Library, 10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Sunrise, 954-749-2521
Knit Happens! - Knitting and crochet for ages 10 and up as well as adults, 4 to 5 p.m.
March 28 at the West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Boulevard
Plantation, 954-382-5860
Teen Knitting Club - Beginners and advanced knitters welcomed. Materials are provided. Ages 12 - 18, 2 to 3 p.m. Please register by calling 954-382-5860.
Broward County Library also offers a wide array of books on crochet and knitting. Customers can use the library's online catalog and search for detailed instructional books and project guides.
Resources include:
Fun & Funky Crochet: 30 Exciting Projects for a Stylish New Look by Sophie Britten
Getting Started Crochet by Judith L. Swartz
Crochet by Cecily Keim and Kim P. Werker
Crochet: 20 Simple and Stylish Designs to Wear by Jane Davis
Crochet Basics: All You Need to Know to Get Hooked on Crochet by Jan Eaton
Crochet Chic: Haute Crochet Scarves, Hats & Bags by Francine Toukou
Crochet: Fantastic Jewelry, Hats, Purses, Pillows & More by Jane Davis
Crochet in No Time: A Simple, Stylish, Collection of 52 Quick-Crochet Projects by Melody Griffiths
Crochet Jewelry: 35 Fantastic Pieces of Jewelry to Make & Wear by Sophie Britten
Amazing Crochet Lace: New Fashions Inspired by Old-Fashioned Lace by Doris Chan
Crocheting books are also available in Spanish:
El Gran Libro del Crochet/Alejandra I. Temprano
Objetos en Crochet/Marta Buerba
