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Crochet - Summer Shorts (4 Part)

Confident Beginner Level

Learn to crochet beginner friendly shorts for Summer. The perfect project to start refreshing your closet.

  • Class Duration: 2 hours
  • Age Requirements: 13-Adult, 11-12 with accompanying adult
  • Recommended Prerequisite: Let's Crochet Level 2
  • Required Skills: Someone who easily handles standard stitches and can follow simple patterns.
  • Materials Fee: None
  • Out of District Fee: $10 (includes class and materials fees)

Required Materials: Students will need to bring the following materials to complete the project:

  • Yarns: 450 - 730 yards (depending on size chosen) of Size 3 Light Yarn
  • Hook: Size D/3 (3mm)y
  • Tapestry needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch Markers

      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: | Teens | Adults |

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

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

      North Orange Branch
      Phone: 407-835-7323
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      Mon, Sep 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
      Tue, Sep 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
      Wed, Sep 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
      Thu, Oct 01 10:00AM to 7:00PM
      Fri, Oct 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
      Sat, Oct 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
      Sun, Oct 04 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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      About the branch

      LYNX Bus Link 41 State Road 436

      North Orange Branch began as a bookmobile station in 1950, and was replaced by a branch in 1964. Moving to the Palm Plaza Shopping Center in 1969, the branch occupied a 3500 square foot space there for twenty years. In 1989 the branch moved to its present 12,000 square foot facility. As the name implies, North Orange Branch serves the areas of Apopka, Plymouth, Zellwood, Tangerine, and environs.

      Upcoming events

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      Crochet in the Round (Ages 13-18) - Beginner Level
      Wed, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
      North Orange - Computer Lab
      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.
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      Yarn Painting
      Wed, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
      North Orange - Meeting Room
      Use strands of yarn like paint to create a unique piece of art. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
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      Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
      Thu, Oct 01, 10:00am - 5:00pm
      Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.
      Preschool Artists: Autumn Leaves
      Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
      North Orange - Meeting Room
      Let your imagination and little hands run wild with colors and textures to create a masterpiece inspired by artists throughout history! Recommended for ages 3–5. Registration required.
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      Canva Basics
      Thu, Oct 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
      North Orange - Computer Lab
      Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Use thousands of templates to gain inspiration and ideas for your next project.
      Yoga for Adults and Seniors
      Thu, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
      North Orange - Meeting Room
      A gentle, beginner-friendly yoga class designed to improve flexibility, balance and mobility. Perfect for seniors looking to move mindfully, reduce stress and feel good in their bodies.
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      Yoga for Adults and Seniors
      Thu, Oct 01, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
      North Orange - Meeting Room
      A gentle, beginner-friendly yoga class designed to improve flexibility, balance and mobility. Perfect for seniors looking to move mindfully, reduce stress and feel good in their bodies.
      Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
      Thu, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
      North Orange - Computer Lab
      Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.
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      Homeschool Junior: Amazing Apples
      Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
      North Orange - Meeting Room
      Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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      Art with Microsoft Paint - Senior Skills
      Fri, Oct 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
      North Orange - Computer Lab
      Unleash your creativity with Microsoft Paint. Dive into the colorful world of digital art. Learn how to bring your ideas to life using simple tools, bold colors, and cool techniques.
      Introductory English Course
      Fri, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
      North Orange - Meeting Room
      This course is designed for students who have very little English experience. Start from the beginning with basic vocabulary. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
      Microsoft 365 Basics
      Fri, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
      North Orange - Computer Lab
      Discover how you can use Microsoft's powerful productivity tools to connect and collaborate with your team. Learn how to access apps, store and share files.
      Basic English 1
      Fri, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
      North Orange - Meeting Room
      This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
      Masterpiece Junior: Tiny Art Show
      Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
      North Orange - Meeting Room
      Discover the world of art! Together, we'll learn something new, get inspired, and create a masterpiece. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
      LEGO® Club
      Mon, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
      North Orange - Meeting Room
      The Library invites you to come and use your imagination to build! Bricks will be provided, but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.
      Florida Children's Museum - Mobile Museum Library Program - Sponsored by Orlando Health
      Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
      North Orange - Meeting Room
      Drop in during this 90-minute timeframe to hear stories, explore art, use your senses and play through hands-on fun! Designed for preschoolers and their caregivers, with children under 3 also welcome.
      STEAM Junior: Monster Bugs
      Tue, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
      North Orange - Meeting Room
      Junior scientists will explore STEAM concepts to expand their minds and explore the world around them. Recommended for ages 6-12.
      Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
      Wed, Oct 07, 10:15am - 10:40am
      North Orange - Meeting Room
      Through picture books, songs, and stories, preschoolers (ages 3–5) build early literacy skills and prepare for reading and writing by talking, singing, reading, and playing.
      Family Fun: Storytime Craft
      Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
      North Orange - Ask at Desk
      Drop-in before and after Storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5.
      Toddler Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
      Wed, Oct 07, 10:45am - 11:10am
      North Orange - Meeting Room
      Through movement, storytelling, and songs, toddlers (ages 18–36 months) build early literacy, listening, and verbal skills while developing motor coordination and discovering the joy of books.
      Baby Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
      Wed, Oct 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
      North Orange - Meeting Room
      Featuring rhythm, rhymes, and repetition, this lap-time program supports early literacy, motor skills, language development, and a love of books for babies (ages 0–18 months).
      Tea Social Hour for Adults and Seniors
      Wed, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
      North Orange - Meeting Room
      Need to unwind? Listen to music, enjoy a sweet treat with your cup of tea, relax, and chat while the library provides a creative art activity. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
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