BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:OCLS X-WR-CALNAME:OCLS BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42d9e38c-cb36-4fe8-a211-02a815a51f95 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260722T111603Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T133000 SUMMARY:Bloom & Grow Afghan Crochet-A-Long LOCATION:Winter Garden Branch\nWinter Garden Branch X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Winter Garden Branch;X-APP LE-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Winter Garden Branch:geo:28.567744,-81.576872 GEO:28.567744;-81.576872 DESCRIPTION:Create a sunflower-inspired afghan in our Bloom & Grow CAL. Ov er the next 9 months\, you'll work two 12" granny squares each month and w atch your blanket blossom piece by piece.Â .\nhttps://ocls.libnet.info/e vent/15877424 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Note: \; Basic Croche t skills are necessary to be successful in this class. \;N ew to Crochet? \;Check out Croch et Level 1. \; Skills will include increases\, working in the round and picot stitches.

This Crochet-a-long \;is all about creativity\, community \, and watching your project bloom. We&rsquo\;ll create a stunning sunflow er-inspired afghan using twelve 12-inch granny squares. Each month\, you&r squo\;ll complete two beautifully textured sunflower blocks\, building you r skills and your blanket piece by piece. Perfect for confident beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. \;

April 8\, 15 &am p\; 29: Planting the Seeds \;
We'll look a t the finished layout\, choose colors and review stitches. \; Complete Squares 1 &\; 2.

May - August: S prout and strengthen as your project branches out
We'll meet the last Wednesday of each month to check in and sh ow off our progress!

\n
September - October: Nearly in Full Blossom\, \;
Let's look at seaming and border construction and work on putting your squ ares together.
\n
November: Finishing touches -& nbsp\;Your handmade garden\, finally in bloom
Relax jus t in time to use at the start of a cooler season.
\n
\n
C lass Duration: \;10 parts\, 2 hours per part
\n
Age Requirements: \;Adult
\n
Recommended Pre requisite: Crochet In the Round\, Crochet Granny Squares
\nRequired Skills: Someone who can follow most patterns w ith ease\, is able to read stitches and charts\, and to whom working in th e round is no longer a challenge.\n
\n
*Required Materials: \;Students must bring t he following materials to complete the project*:
\n
\n
Pattern: \;Charlotte's Dream Pattern by Dedri Uys and Jenny Lowman at Look what I made \;
Please Note: \;Students must bring a printed copy of pattern or be able to ac cess it on a mobile device.
\n
Yarn: Sport We ight yarn - please see pattern to see how much yardage and colors you&rsqu o\;ll need. \;
\n
Hook: 3.5 mm crochet hook (U S 4/E\, UK 9)
\n
Other: Materials for planning and note taking \;
\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://ocls.libnet.info/event/15877424 URL;VALUE=URI:https://ocls.libnet.info/event/15877424 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR
Level Descrip tion
Beginner Someone who grasps the most basic stitches and can finish s imple patterns with aid.
Confident Beginner Someone who easily handles standard st itches and can follow simple patterns.
Intermedi ate Someone who can follow most patterns with ease\, is able to read s titches and charts\, and to whom working in the round is no longer a chall enge.
Advanced Someone who can adjust patterns to their own preferen ces\, substitute yarn\, and produce neat results consistently in flat\, ro und\, lace\, and three-dimensional projects.

Level	Descrip tion
Beginner	Someone who grasps the most basic stitches and can finish s imple patterns with aid.
Confident Beginner	Someone who easily handles standard st itches and can follow simple patterns.
Intermedi ate	Someone who can follow most patterns with ease\, is able to read s titches and charts\, and to whom working in the round is no longer a chall enge.
Advanced	Someone who can adjust patterns to their own preferen ces\, substitute yarn\, and produce neat results consistently in flat\, ro und\, lace\, and three-dimensional projects.