Drop in any time from 10am to 4pm and help make baby blankets or hats. Crochet or knit, bring your own materials or use some of ours, stay for an hour or the whole time!
There will be guides and tutorials throughout the day for those just learning or needing a refresher on how to crochet or knit! Items created will be donated to local families and newborns in need.
Bringing your own yarn? Remember that newborns have sensitive skin. The yarn needs to be smoke-free and fur-free. It also needs to be soft, not scratchy, and machine washable (so no wool yarn). Yarn weight can vary as long as the patterns used are not loose or lacy. Some common yarn brands that make special yarns for babies include Bernat, Lion Brand, Baby Cuddles, and Caron. But really, any brand will do! Questions? Please contact Public Services Librarian Laura at hoffmanl@hepl.lib.in.us.