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Let's Knit Enchanted Forest Animals: A Yarnfiti Project

Confident Beginner

2024-05-28 10:00:00 2024-05-28 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 28
10:00am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2024-05-28 10:00:00 2024-05-28 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 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 31 Closed
(Closed in observation of the New Year's holiday.)
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
(Closed in observation of the New Year's holiday.)
Thu, Jan 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 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, 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.