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Let's Knit Owls: A Yarnfiti Project

Confident Beginner to Intermediate Level

2024-06-15 10:15:00 2024-06-15 12:15:00 America/New_York Let's Knit Owls: A Yarnfiti Project Share in the magic as we create an enchanted forest of handcrafted art. Usually solitary, a group of owls is called a “parliament.” Help knit our own parliament of owls to watch over the forest. Winter Garden Branch - Winter Garden - Technology Lab

Saturday, June 15
10:15am - 12:15pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-15 10:15:00 2024-06-15 12:15:00 America/New_York Let's Knit Owls: A Yarnfiti Project Share in the magic as we create an enchanted forest of handcrafted art. Usually solitary, a group of owls is called a “parliament.” Help knit our own parliament of owls to watch over the forest. Winter Garden Branch - Winter Garden - Technology Lab

Winter Garden Branch

Winter Garden - Technology Lab

Share in the magic as we create an enchanted forest of handcrafted art. Usually solitary, a group of owls is called a “parliament.” Help knit our own parliament of owls to watch over the forest.

Learn and advance your skills while knitting adorable owls.  You will have the option of choosing between 2 patterns,  Lion Brand Snow Owl Pattern, or Obligatory owl by Sara Elizabeth Kellner, 
Skills will include working on double pointed needles, increases, decreases, picking up stitches, short rows to add shaping, and working in the round.   

This is a Yarnfiti Project.  Yarnfiti is a community collaborated project, and once finished, you can submit your project for display in this year's Enchanted Forest themed Yarnfiti display.

Note: Basic to Intermediate Knitting skills are necessary to be successful in this class. New to knitting?  Check out Let's Knit Level 1.

  • Class Duration: This is a 4-part in-person class May 4, 18, June 1, & 15
  • Age Requirements:18+
  • Recommended Prerequisite: Let's Knit Increases and Decreases
  • Recommended Skills: Someone who easily handles standard stitches and can follow simple patterns.

**Required Materials: students must bring the following materials to complete the project:

  • Worsted weight yarn
        Color A (for body) 80 yards
        Color B (for top of head and wings) 80 yards
        Color C (for beak) 1 yard
  • Size 4 (3.5mm) double pointed needles
  • Darning needle
  • Stuffing
  • Two buttons or Scrap yarn in a heavy worsted or chunky weight for the eyes 
  • Ring/round stitch markers

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: | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | yarnfiti | tech-fiberarts | tech-creative | knit | fiberarts |

Winter Garden Branch

Phone: 407-835-7323

Hours
Mon, Dec 23 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 24 Closed
(Closed in observation of the Christmas holiday.)
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
(Closed in observation of the Christmas holiday.)
Thu, Dec 26 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 Closed

About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 105 West Colonial

LYNX Bus Link 612 NeighborLink 612 / Winter Garden

The Winter Garden Branch has all the charm of a small town library plus all of the resources available through the Orange County Library System. It is the westernmost branch in Orange County. Noted for friendly and helpful staff, the branch is now serving a third generation of patrons.

Upcoming events

Fri, Dec 27, 10:15am - 10:40am
Winter Garden - Program 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.

Fri, Dec 27, 10:45am - 11:10am
Winter Garden - Program 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.

Fri, Dec 27, 11:15am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program 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.

Fri, Dec 27, 11:35am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Program 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.

Mon, Dec 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.

Mon, Dec 30, 11:15am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.

Mon, Dec 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration Requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Fri, Jan 03, 10:15am - 10:40am
Winter Garden - Program 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.

Fri, Jan 03, 10:45am - 11:10am
Winter Garden - Program 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.

Fri, Jan 03, 11:15am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program 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.

Fri, Jan 03, 11:35am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Program 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.

Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
OCLS has a book club for kids in Horizon West! Join us each month at the Waterleigh phase 2 clubhouse as we discuss our books of the month. Recommended ages 7+. No Registration required.

Tue, Jan 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join OCLS in Horizon West as we make a craft for the new year! This month, we are making calming jars. All supplies provided. Recommended ages 13+. Registration required.

Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join OCLS at the Oakland Arts and Heritage Center for our monthly Storytime! Recommended ages 0-4. Location: 126 W Petris Ave, Oakland, FL 34760

Wed, Jan 15, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join OCLS and the Waterleigh Daytime Readers for our monthly book club! Location: 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.