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Let's Crochet - Choosing Yarn

Beginner Level

2024-03-09 10:00:00 2024-03-09 12:00:00 America/New_York Let's Crochet - Choosing Yarn Choose the right yarn every time. Learn how to read a yarn label, about fiber content, and how to use online resources to find the perfect yarn for your projects. West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Saturday, March 09
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-09 10:00:00 2024-03-09 12:00:00 America/New_York Let's Crochet - Choosing Yarn Choose the right yarn every time. Learn how to read a yarn label, about fiber content, and how to use online resources to find the perfect yarn for your projects. West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Technology Classroom

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Choose the right yarn every time. Learn how to read a yarn label, about fiber content, and how to use online resources to find the perfect yarn for your projects.

  • Class Duration: 2 hours
  • Age Requirements: Adult
  • Recommended Prerequisite: Let's Crochet Level 2
  • Required Skills: Someone who grasps the most basic stitches and can finish simple patterns with aid.
  • Materials Fee: None
  • Out of District Fee: $10 (includes class and materials fees)

Note: Crochet skills are necessary to be successful in this class. New to crochet? Check out Let's Crochet Level 1.

Level Description
Beginner Someone who grasps the most basic stitches and can finish simple patterns with aid.
Confident Beginner Someone who easily handles standard stitches and can follow simple patterns.
Intermediate Someone who can follow most patterns with ease, is able to read stitches and charts, and to whom working in the round is no longer a challenge.
Advanced Someone who can adjust patterns to their own preferences, substitute yarn, and produce neat results consistently in flat, round, lace, and three-dimensional projects.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | tech-fiberarts | tec101 | fiberarts | crochet |

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center

Phone: 407-835-7323

Hours
Mon, Dec 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 1:00PM to 6:00PM

About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 125 Silver Star Rd.
LYNX Bus Link 27 Ocoee / Winter Garden

The construction of the West Oaks Branch was funded by the Library System and a Florida Library Construction Grant.

Genealogy Center Blog

Learn about the Genealogy Collection!

Upcoming events

Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Assemble a winter treat in a jar! Layer festive cake, sweet frosting and colorful sprinkles to make a delicious gift! Adult participation required. Recommended for ages 3-5.
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Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
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Tue, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
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Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.

Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Do you want to build a snowman? Come pour, mix and taste a dip that will melt in your mouth this winter. Recommended for ages 6-12.
This event is full

Wed, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Improve reading/writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension for English speaking adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills. 

Thu, Dec 05, 10:15am - 10:40am
West Oaks - Children's Area
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

Thu, Dec 05, 10:45am - 11:05am
West Oaks - Children's Area
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Thu, Dec 05, 11:15am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Children's Area
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.

Thu, Dec 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Children's Area
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Thu, Dec 05, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Start crocheting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project, a bookmark for your favorite read. Techniques include creating a slip knot, chaining, and single crochet stitches.
This event is full

Thu, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.

Thu, Dec 05, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.

Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Create a festive decoration using a combination of machine and hand sewing techniques. Perfect for beginners!
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Fri, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Join this info session with Q&A for an overview of City Year's mission and the role of tutors and mentors. Registration required.Register

Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Create a festive decoration using a combination of machine and hand sewing techniques. Perfect for beginners!

Sat, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Ice skaters make gliding across the ice look easy! Learn to skate across the floor while staying toasty inside with some hot cocoa. Recommended for families.

Sun, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Bring the best of the outdoors indoors with these rustic, sliced wood ornaments! All supplies will be provided. For adults.
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Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The winter is dark, but your greeting cards don't have to be! Create a card inspired by stained glass mosaics. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Mon, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
You may have moved on from Harry Potter but you still remember the Sorcerer's Stone! Everyone is welcome to wear their house colors and test their Hogwarts knowledge at this magical trivia night.

Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Discover the season of cold with your baby. Stories, songs, and rhymes will introduce your baby to all things cold. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Treat yourself to tasty snacks from a land far away! Each month we'll learn about a different culture and sample the yummiest snacks it has to offer. Recommended for ages 6-12.
This event is full

Wed, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Improve reading/writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension for English speaking adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills. 

Thu, Dec 12, 10:15am - 10:40am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

Thu, Dec 12, 10:45am - 11:05am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Thu, Dec 12, 11:15am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.

Thu, Dec 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Thu, Dec 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Level up your crocheting. Learn how to create more open fabric with new stitches. Techniques include chaining up rows, as well as double and half double crochet stitches.

Thu, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow. Transfer data with ease using Excel's copy and paste features.

Thu, Dec 12, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately. Analyze data by using functions like COUNT. Visually represent your data with tools like recommended charts.

Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn to perform basic maintenance on a sewing machine to keep it in happy working order! We will discuss dusting, oiling, and changing needles.
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Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Inviting all teen homeschoolers to play games, socialize, and share resources. Games will be provided or bring one to share! For teens.

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join the West Oaks Library as we read a story and complete a craft in the beautiful and historic Nehrling Gardens. 2267 Hempel Ave Gotha, FL 34734

Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Create a beautiful shawl to keep you warm through a change of seasons. Learn a new repeating pattern that can grow your shawl to any desired size.
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Sat, Dec 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Embrace the beauty of winter with a creative twist! Join us for a delightful afternoon of canvas painting, guided by an instructor. All materials will be provided. Recommended for adults.
This event is full

Sun, Dec 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Junk journal, scrapbook, diary? Bring your imagination and discover the possibilities of altered books with instructor Kathy Boyle. Recommended for adults. Registration required.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Let it snow, let it snow, let it slime! Learn about chemical reactions and create your very own winter slime man! Recommended for ages 6-12.

Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Celebrate the season with your little one as they build their very own gingerbread house. Adult participation required. Recommended for ages 3-5.
This event is full

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games, and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families with children ages 0-7.

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Combine ice, cold and fun for experiments that will make your teeth chatter! Recommended for ages 6-12.

Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Improve reading/writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension for English speaking adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills. 

Thu, Dec 19, 10:15am - 10:40am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

Thu, Dec 19, 10:45am - 11:05am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Thu, Dec 19, 11:15am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.

Thu, Dec 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Thu, Dec 19, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Add to your project possibilities by crocheting in the round! Create amigurumi, hats, bowls and more. Learn how to create circles with increase stitches and use stitch markers to track your work.

Thu, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.

Thu, Dec 19, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools. Learn how to create and customize PivotTables and PivotCharts using Microsoft Excel.

Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Reading the symbols on a sewing pattern can be quite intimidating. Learn to read a professional sewing pattern, how to layout fabric and prepare material for a project.
This event is full

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Corner to corner (C2C) crochet is perfect for pillows and blankets. Learn the technique to create textured fabrics in single colors and how to join multiple colors together for interesting patterns.

Sat, Dec 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Grab a cup and get cozy for this winter themed tea party. Enjoy a warm drink with snacks and a craft while getting to know some fellow tea lovers. Recommended for adults.

Sun, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Storytime is the right time for family time. Reading together is a wonderful way to bond and learn from one another. Bring your families together for fun stories that are designed for all ages.

Sun, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.

Sun, Dec 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn how to apply data subtotals, outlines, data consolidation and conditional formatting to organize your data.

Thu, Dec 26, 10:15am - 10:40am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

Thu, Dec 26, 10:45am - 11:05am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Thu, Dec 26, 11:15am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.

Thu, Dec 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Fri, Dec 27, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to assist customers with social and government services on the 4th Friday of the month. Walk-in appointments are available on a first come first service basis.

Sat, Dec 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Get ready for the new year by creating a custom DIY planner! This event will involve a Japanese book binding technique using a large sewing needle. Recommended for ages 13 and up.

Mon, Dec 30, All day
Stop by to write a postcard to our character of the month. Then drop it in our mailbox. This month's character is Pete the Cat!

Thu, Jan 02, 10:15am - 10:40am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

Thu, Jan 02, 10:45am - 11:05am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Thu, Jan 02, 11:15am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.

Thu, Jan 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.