A ball of purple and turquoise yarn, a crochet hook and a crocheted square sitting on a flat surface

Workshop: Crocheting for Blind and Visually Impaired Beginners

Tuesday, 4/26/2022
12:00 - 1:00
Virtual Library

United States

Crochet a 4x4 inch square to use as a trivet, potholder or coaster. Instruction is provided as part of the program. Event is geared to beginners, but all levels are welcome.

You will need:

  • Ball of yarn
  • Crochet hook
  • Phone, or computer with internet access

Sign-up: If you want materials, please register by calling us at (415) 557-4253 or email us at talkingbooks@sfpl.org. Registration ends on April 12, 2022 and is limited to the first 10 people. Drop-ins are welcome for those who do not need materials provided.

 

Participants joining via the Zoom platform will be admitted from the Zoom waiting room. If you wish to participate by phone via our call-out feature, please get in touch with us and let us know. Staff will be available to call participants into the meeting.

Liz Phillips provides instruction as part of the program. It will be geared to beginners, but all levels welcome. Phillips is a Braillist at Talking Books and Braille Center and amateur crochet artist.

 

Creative Arts

Exercise your power of imagination with programs that encourage hands-on projects for adults. For craft programs, all materials are provided, unless noted.

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This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

For questions about the program or help registering, contact sfplcpp@sfpl.org. All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL or language interpretation), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.

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