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Hand Crochet
2026-03-18 14:00:00 2026-03-18 16:00:00 America/New_York Hand Crochet Join for hand-crochet, in this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn how to crochet with no hooks required. Create a project to take home. All materials provided; no experience necessary. Jackson Branch - Makerspace

Wednesday, March 18
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-18 14:00:00 2026-03-18 16:00:00 America/New_York Hand Crochet Join for hand-crochet, in this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn how to crochet with no hooks required. Create a project to take home. All materials provided; no experience necessary. Jackson Branch - Makerspace

Jackson Branch

Makerspace

Join for hand-crochet, in this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn how to crochet with no hooks required. Create a project to take home. All materials provided; no experience necessary.

Join us in the Makerspace for a cozy, hands-on crochet session! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn how to crochet with no hooks required. Create a project to take home. All materials provided; no experience necessary.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General | DIY/Craft |

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Jackson Branch
Phone: (732) 928-4400
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Makerspace
Join for hand-crochet, in this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn how to crochet with no hooks required. Create a project to take home. All materials provided; no experience necessary.
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