FREE CRAFTING MEETUPS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

 

Free Crafting Meetups

Kensington Library, 4207 18th Avenue:  Learn the basics of crocheting. All skill levels are welcome. Yarn and crochet hooks are provided; bring your own supplies, if you prefer. Classes are held twice a month on a Wednesday. The upcoming classes are scheduled for November 13th, December 4th, and December 18th. Classes are for ages 8 and up.

 

Windsor Terrace Library, 160 E. 5th Street:

At Stitch 'n Sip: Knitting, Crocheting, & Sewing, work on your knitting, crocheting, and sewing projects with your neighbors while sipping tea. Bring your own crafting materials. Formal instruction is not provided. It will meet on Thursday, November 14th, November 21st, December 5th, December 12th, December 19th, December 26th, January 2nd, January 9th, January 16th, and January 23rd.

 

 

Virtual Knit, Crochet & Sew Together will meet on Thursday, November 14th. It is not listed on the library's calendar again. This is a Zoom knitting/crocheting/sewing/fiber arts session to share your projects and hangout. All are welcome.Registration is required. Register at https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/virtual-knit-crochet-sew-windsor-terrace-library-20241114-0700pm. [Update: registration has closed.]

Windsor Terrace Library, 160 E. 5th Street:

The upcoming two Adult Beginner Knitting lessons will be on Tuesday, November 12th and November 19th.

 

Bad Therapy, 1008 Cortelyou Road: The Craft Circle is an informal monthly meetup where people knit, crochet, and work on other crafts. It is for all levels; learners are welcome. The meetup is dog-friendly. The next meetup will be on Sunday November 10th, from 3:00 p.m. until whenever it ends. The meetups are always on a Sunday, but they are not always on the second Sunday.

 

The Craft Salon, 625 Church Avenue: The knitting and crocheting meetup is for adults at all levels of competence, although teenagers are also welcome. Owner Dari Litchman is available to teach you how to knit or crochet. From time to time, yarn swapping takes place. The next monthly meetup will be on Sunday, November 24th. The meetups are always on a Sunday but are not always on the fourth Sunday For the November 24th meetup, register at https://www.hisawyer.com/the-craft-salon-studio/schedules/activity-set/1112205.

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Informational

 

Kensington Knitting Group: The page offers information and announcements that are of interest to knitters, especially knitters in the neighborhood. https://www.facebook.com/groups/213963390120109/

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Fee-based Knitting Lessons

 

 

Two types of fee-based knitting lessons are available at Argyle Yarn Shop on Prospect Park West. They are "Beginning Knitting"--a two-part workshop--and "Open Forum Knitting--a two-hour, semi-private lesson. Read about them and register at  https://www.argyleyarnshop.com/classes.html.