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Knit the Basics

Level 1 and Beyond- Beginner

2025-10-06 12:00:00 2025-10-06 13:30:00 America/New_York Knit the Basics Love the idea of knitting-don't know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics of knitting and create a modern scarf! **Students must bring own needles after first class**   Windermere Branch - Windermere - Ask at Desk

Monday, October 06
12:00pm - 1:30pm

Windermere Branch

Windermere - Ask at Desk

Love the idea of knitting-don't know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics of knitting and create a modern scarf! **Students must bring own needles after first class**  

This is a 4-day class series beginning Tuesday, September 16, and running subsequent Mondays on 9/22, 9/29 & 10/6 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Get started with the basics, and plenty of practice!  We'll learn the cable cast on, the knit & purl stitches, ribbing as well as bind-off and finishing techniques.

We will use The Wheat Scarf by Tin Can Knits which has plenty of garter and ribbing to allow new knitters to build and reinforce skills.

Class Duration: 4 parts, 1 1/2 hours per part
Age Requirements: Adult
Recommended Prerequisite: None
Required Skills: Someone who grasps the most basic stitches and can finish simple patterns with aid.

**Practice yarn and needles will be provided during the 1st class**

**Required Materials: After 1st session, students must bring the following materials to complete the project:
Yarn: 400 yards of size 4/medium weight yarn
Needles: Size US 8 (5 mm)
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: | tech-fiberarts | tec101 | knit | fiberarts | bb-fiber-arts |

Windermere Branch

Phone: 407-835-7323

Hours
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Mon, Sep 21 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 22 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 23 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 24 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 27 Closed

About the branch

Located in a small “Florida Cracker” style building, with an appealing wrap-around porch, the Windermere branch has an interesting history that spans over four decades. Begun as a town library, it became a branch of the Orange County Library System in August 1991. The current building was constructed through the efforts and the generous donations of many Windermere residents, including those of the Franklin P. Chase Family.

Upcoming events

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Tue, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Apply STEAM concepts and the engineering design process with hands-on learning. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Tue, Sep 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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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.
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Wed, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about the art and culture of the Huichol people of Mexico while making your own inspired yarn painting. Recommended for ages 6-12 years.
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Wed, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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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.

Wed, Sep 23, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
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This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended for those 18 years and older.

Thu, Sep 24, 10:15am - 10:40am
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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.

Thu, Sep 24, 10:45am - 11:10am
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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.

Thu, Sep 24, 11:15am - 11:30am
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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).

Thu, Sep 24, 11:35am - 12:05pm
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Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Thu, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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Thu, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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During this 4-session program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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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.

Fri, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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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.

Fri, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those 18 years and older.

Sat, Sep 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Get moving with this energizing and relaxing chair yoga sequence for all-levels. Tap into the strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation that your body can provide you. Requires use of a chair.
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Sat, Sep 26, 11:15am - 12:15pm
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Get moving with this energizing and relaxing yoga sequence for all-levels. Tap into the strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation that your body can provide you. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
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Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Explore your artistic side in this guided visual art class. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Registration required,

Mon, Sep 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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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, winding the Bobbin and Threading the Needle
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Mon, Sep 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Discover the world of art! Together, we'll learn something new, get inspired, and create a masterpiece. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Tue, Sep 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Learn essential measuring, cutting, and sewing techniques to create a personalized, professional-quality throw pillow from scratch. Students need to be familiar with Winding a bobbin and threading.
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Tue, Sep 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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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.
This event is full