Knit In at Bloomington Public Library

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Calling ALL Knitters and Crocheters, grab your needles and hooks, some yarn, a friend or two, and come and knit for a bit!

The second Knit In for 2026 will be Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Bloomington Public Library. Knitters and crocheters are welcome to come and create charity items or work on their own projects in the company of like-minded crafters.

This quarter’s featured project will be making chemo caps for Carle Cancer Institute of Normal and soap sacks that will be donated to local shelters.

Chemo caps can be knitted or crocheted; must be new—never worn, clean—free of perfume, pet hair and from a smoke-free environment; be made of soft yarn—cotton, acrylic, silk, bamboo, fleece or a blend is best. Do not use wool or alpaca as they can irritate the scalp; use patterns that do not have gaps or large holes. A tighter stitch is best so that it covers the scalp; adult sizes only; and placed individually in clear ziplock style plastic bags.

Soap sacks can be knitted or crocheted, but must be made of cotton yarn. The soap sacks will be donated to local shelters, food pantries, veterans clinics and social service agencies. The Museum will provide the soap to include with the sacks.

Parking will be available in the main parking lot at the library or on the street.

Questions or pattern suggestions, contact the Education Department at 309-827-0428 or email by clicking here.

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