Contribute to Pelham’s Crocheted Community Banner
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the Battle of Pell, we are creating a crocheted community banner that will be revealed in the fall and displayed at the Town of Pelham Public Library. Whether you’ve been crocheting for decades, or you’ve never picked up a hook before, we welcome you to participate! You can…
…stop in for your weekly Fiber Fridays or monthly Stitching Saturdays
…sign up for a take-home kit with yarn, a crochet hook, and instructions for how to complete your own square at home
…contribute a square of your own design (please see below for parameters)
…sign up for a mini-crochet lesson during Stitching Saturdays (please call or email in advance to ensure availability)
The deadline to contribute a square is September 5, 2026. No exceptions. To sign up for take-home kits or mini-lessons, or for any other questions, please email Tash at ngross@pelhamlibrary.org.
Parameters for Banner Squares
Each square must measure ~5×5 inches. We recommend using a H/5.0mm size hook. All colors are accepted, but reds, whites, creams, and blues are suggested. Your square can be one color, or multi-colored. Your choice! We recommend using acrylic or acrylic-blend yarn.
To contribute your square, bring it to the Town of Pelham Public Library c/o Tash Gross before September 5. Be sure to attach a note with your name, so we can credit you properly when the banner is displayed.