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Yarn Bomb the Library- Stars, Planets, Rockets, Aliens!
2025-06-14 17:00:00 2025-06-14 19:00:00 America/Chicago Yarn Bomb the Library- Stars, Planets, Rockets, Aliens! Niles-Maine District Library - Commons

Saturday, June 14
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-14 17:00:00 2025-06-14 19:00:00 America/Chicago Yarn Bomb the Library- Stars, Planets, Rockets, Aliens! Niles-Maine District Library - Commons

Crocheters and knitters join us for the fourth annual Yarn Bomb the Library. We are going to transform main entrance of the Library into a cosmic celebration of color and creativity!

Yarn Bombing is a type of street art where public buildings are decorated with crocheted or knitted materials rather than paint or chalk.

Join us at the main entrance of the library on Saturday, June 14 at 5 PM where we will yarn wrap pillars and attach knitted or crocheted stars to create a beautiful community art installation.

All ages are welcome and no previous experience is necessary! Help us stitch together a galaxy of fun — one yarn star at a time!

How to participate:

  • Crochet or knit stars, planets, rockets, aliens — let your imagination soar!
  • Projects must be 4-inches or larger
  • Use bright colors in any and all combinations. Preferred colors: white, gold, yellow and blue
  • Use acrylic yarn
  • Drop off completed projects between May 18 and June 8, 2025, in the collection box located at the Technology Desk (lower level/computer area). 
  • Join Yarn Bomb Meetups with Knit Wits on Mondays, May 19, 6:30-8 p.m. and June 2 & 9, 10-11:30 a.m.  

Links to projects tutorials and patterns:

Solar System Crochet Mobile 

Crochet Rocket Ship 

Knit Star Light Garland Pattern

Sun Pattern Crochet

Crochet Adorable Aliens Pattern

CROCHET: Star tutorial | Bella Coco Crochet 

FAST 3 min Crochet Star

How To Crochet A Star Tutorial For Beginners | DIY Crochet Star

Knitted Star Coasters Tutorial

Rainbow Shooting Star - Free Pattern

Crochet Star Granny Square Bag Pattern (Free Pattern)


Questions? Send us an email!

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