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Get Hooked
2026-04-27 18:30:00 2026-04-27 20:00:00 America/New_York Get Hooked Learn the basics to start to crochet Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Monday, April 27
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-27 18:30:00 2026-04-27 20:00:00 America/New_York Get Hooked Learn the basics to start to crochet Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Brick Branch

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Learn the basics to start to crochet

Have you always wanted to learn to crochet? Join us for this beginner-friendly session where we'll cover basic foundational skills. You'll learn how to hold the hook and yarn, basic stitches like the chain and single crochet, and understand how to read a simple pattern. All materials will be provided. No experience necessary!

Please register once for this three-week session, April 13, 20, and 27.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | DIY/Craft |

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Brick Branch
Phone: (732) 477-4513
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Sat, May 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 24 Closed
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