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Let's Knit Enchanted Forest Animals: A Yarnfiti Project

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2024-05-21 10:00:00 2024-05-21 11:45:00 America/New_York Let's Knit Enchanted Forest Animals: A Yarnfiti Project Share in the magic as we create our own group of owls (a “parliament," ) or group of snails (an "escargatoire!") to add to this year's Yarnfiti display, an enchanted forest of handcrafted art. Winter Garden Branch - Winter Garden - Technology Lab

Tuesday, May 21
10:00am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2024-05-21 10:00:00 2024-05-21 11:45:00 America/New_York Let's Knit Enchanted Forest Animals: A Yarnfiti Project Share in the magic as we create our own group of owls (a “parliament," ) or group of snails (an "escargatoire!") to add to this year's Yarnfiti display, an enchanted forest of handcrafted art. Winter Garden Branch - Winter Garden - Technology Lab

Winter Garden Branch

Winter Garden - Technology Lab

Share in the magic as we create our own group of owls (a “parliament," ) or group of snails (an "escargatoire!") to add to this year's Yarnfiti display, an enchanted forest of handcrafted art.

Learn and advance your skills while knitting adorable little animals for our forest.  You will have the option of choosing between 2 patterns, Shellby the Snail, or Stuffy Owl both by Amanda Berry
Skills include increases & decreases to shaping, knitting stripes, duplicate stitching and seaming techniques.   

Once finished, you can submit your project for display this year's Yarnfiti Community Art Project: Enchanted Forest!

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

  • Class Duration: This is a 2-part in-person class May 21 & 28
  • 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:

Please Note:
Students must bring a printed copy of pattern or be able to access it on a mobile device. 

  • Pattern / Yarn / Needles:

Shellby the Snail

 *Shellby the Snail is knitted in DK weight yarn or light worsted weight,
   in less than 25g in each of three shades: Brown, Pink & Blue or any colors of choice.
   Size US 4 Needles - or size to accommodate yarn used.

Stuffy Owl

 *Stuffy owl is knitted in medium/worsted weight,
   in less than 25g in each of three yarn shades: Grey, White  & Yellow or any colors of choice.
   Size US 7 Needles - or size to accommodate yarn used

  • Darning needle
  • Stuffing 
  • 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: | Maker/DIY | Arts & Crafting |

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

Winter Garden Branch

Phone: 407-835-7323

Hours
Mon, Dec 09 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 10 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 15 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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.

Fri, Dec 13, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.

Fri, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn how to use layers, layer masks, and layer styles. Become familiar with additional Photoshop tools like Paint Bucket, Type, and Free Transform. Explore Photoshop's myriad of adjustment layers.
This event is full

Fri, Dec 13, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.
This event is full

Sat, Dec 14, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Ask at Desk
Bring your plants and ask questions! Master Gardener Volunteers from the UF/IFAS Orange County Extension Office will be available to answer your gardening questions.

Sat, Dec 14, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Join us for a fun & festive knit-a-long (KAL). We'll learn the basics of knitting socks by knitting a holiday stocking and create a treasured keepsake by choosing your own design!
Registration is now closed

Sat, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
You can be the very best Pokémon trainer. Meet with other Pokémon TCG (Trading Card Game) enthusiasts at this meetup. Play with your own deck or trade cards with other players to build better a deck.

Sat, Dec 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Attend an hour-long workshop with local writers as we brainstorm ideas, discuss writing methods, and give constructive feedback. Submissions must be sent ahead of time. Recommended for adults.

Sat, Dec 14, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Don't have Adobe Creative Cloud for a project? Stop by in this creator's workshop to apply your skills to your next photo, video, or any other Adobe Creative project. Limited computers available.

Sun, Dec 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meet the Book Bike at the Homegrown in Horizon West Market! A library of books will be available for check out. Location: 16016 New Independence Parkway

Mon, Dec 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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.

Mon, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Use sand, glitter, shells, and miniature beach decorations to create your own Florida paradise in a terrarium or "snow" globe. Recommended for ages 18+. Registration Required.
This event is full

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Have a knitting or crochet project in progress, we’d love to see it! Bring your own work in progress, yarn & tools, ask questions, receive help, give help, share ideas, and meet new people!  
This event is full

Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Bring your kids to enjoy a story, sing-a-longs, cookies, and milk with a service dog! Your children can ask questions and learn what a service dog is and does!

Tue, Dec 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Dec 17, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Create a space-themed craft while listening to Sally Ride Elementary School's student radio contact with astronauts. Recommended for families.

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Learn to make cool paper decorations to add pizzazz to your own room or to give as a gift. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Ages 2 - 5.

Wed, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Winter Garden – Outdoor Yard
Help your child develop gross-motor skills in this interactive bubble party. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5.

Wed, Dec 18, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join OCLS at the Waterleigh clubhouse for our monthly book club. Coffee and snacks will be provided! No registration required. Location: 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.

Wed, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Join us for a game of chess. Whether you are a beginner, novice, or master all experience is welcome. Recommended for ages 6 to 12.

Wed, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
It may not snow in Florida, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make our own winter fun! Recommend for families.

Wed, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn the basic features of QuickBooks Online to get you started in organizing your business finances.

Fri, Dec 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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.

Sat, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Compete to create the best themed crafts with provided supplies in an hour. Winning crafts will receive a prize and be displayed at the Winter Garden Branch. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Mon, Dec 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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, 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.

Thu, Jan 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join OCLS at the Oakland Arts and Heritage Center for our monthly Storytime! Location: 126 W Petris Ave, Oakland, FL 34760

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! All supplies provided. Recommended ages 13+. Registration required.