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Yarnfiti Faerie Flowers
Intermediate Crochet
Wednesday, June 26
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Yarnfiti Faerie Flowers
She was a fairy - she was a flower! Fiber artists, share in the magic of making as we create an enchanted forest of handcrafted art.
Orlando Public Library - Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor
Orlando Public Library
Fiber Arts Studio - Second FloorShe was a fairy - she was a flower! Fiber artists, share in the magic of making as we create an enchanted forest of handcrafted art.
In this intermediate crochet class, we will learn how to make a beautiful carnation flower that when opened, reveals a whimsical fairy wearing a ruffled dress. These flower fairies will feel right at home in this year’s Yarnfiti Enchanted Forest display. This class is a 3-Part series.
For more information about the Yarnfiti Community Art Project, please visit: https://ocls.info/yarnfiti-community-art-project/.
Class Duration: 2 hours
Age Requirements: Adults, Teens 15+
Recommended Prerequisite: Crochet Level 1 and 2
Required Skills: Single Crochet, Half-Double Crochet, Double Crochet
Out of District Fee:$10
Required Materials: The following materials are needed to complete the project
- DK (3) to medium (4) weight yarn
- 50g green
- 50g skin tone
- 50g any color (for main flower)
- G (4mm) hook recommended or any size between 3mm to 5 mm.
- Floral wire (or thin dowel)
- Fine wire
- Elastic cord
- Yarn/tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Black crochet thread or embroidery floss for face details (or safety eyes)
- Poly-fil stuffing
*Gauge is not critical for this project. The suggested yarn weight may be substituted for thicker yarn, in which case a corresponding hook size should also be used. The same weight yarn is recommended for each color, preferably from the same brand for consistency.
*If you do not have the suggested materials, please use any materials you have on hand. At the start of class, please inform the instructor if you are using materials other than those suggested.
Note: Intermediate crochet skills are necessary to be successful in this class. New to crochet? Check out the Fiber Arts Lib Guide.
| 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. |
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