CROSS-STITCHERS | Schererville

First Tuesday Cross-Stitchers meets at 6:30 p.m. April 1 at the Lake County Public Library's Dyer-Schererville branch, 1001 W. Lincoln Highway. Join other cross stitchers for stitching, conversation and relaxation. Get assistance with a difficult project, share new ideas and view the latest cross-stitch magazine issues and books.

FYI: Call (219) 322-4731.

NEEDLE ARTISANS | Munster

Needle Artisans of Northwest Indiana meets at 7 p.m. April 1 at Community Park Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive. The project is personal plaid part 2. Guests are welcome. Class participants must be a member of the guild and register. Members come from Chicago's south suburbs and Northwest Indiana.

FYI: Call (219) 663-6391 or e-mail ECHein@yahoo.com.

KNIT AND PURL | Schererville

Knit and Purl meets at 6 p.m. April 3 and 24 at the Lake County Public Library's Dyer-Schererville branch, 1001 W. Lincoln Highway. Experienced and beginning knitters can gather. Beginners will receive instruction from April Muller, experienced crafter. A list of supplies for beginners is available at the library.

FYI: Call (219) 322-4731.

KNITTING 102 | Crete

Knitting instructor Amy Hurd will show participants how to read a pattern and vary stitches in a row at 7 p.m. April 14 and 21 at the Crete Public Library.

FYI: Call (708) 672-8017 or visit cretelibrary.org.

KNITTERS WELCOME | St. John

Sit and Knit meets at 6 p.m. April 2 and 16 at the Lake County Public Library's St. John branch, 9450 Wicker Ave. Adults can bring their knitting, stitching or crochet project. All levels are welcome.

FYI: Call (219) 365-5379.

KNITWITS | Portage

The Knitwits, a group of people who enjoy all types of yarn crafts, including knitting, crochet, cross stitch and needlepoint, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month at Starbucks, 6200 U.S. 6. The group is open to all experience and skill levels.

FYI: E-mail portageknitwits@gmail.com.

Needlework | Crete

Knot Just for Knitters Group is the Crete Public Library's informal group for anyone doing any kind of needlework - knitting. Meet and share ideas and advice on a regular basis. The group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month at the library, 1177 Main St.

FYI: Call (708) 672-8017.