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Meldrum, Carol & Marchington, Julie. Funky knits.


MELDRUM, Carol & MARCHINGTON, Julie. Funky funky - Said of something that functions, but in a slightly strange, klugey way. It does the job and would be difficult to change, so its obvious non-optimality is left alone. Often used to describe interfaces.  knits. Interweave. 128p. illus. index. c2006. 1-59668-003-2. $19.95. JSA JSA - Japanese Standards Association.  

Knitting has become a trendy activity once again, and this book will inspire knitters of all ability levels to create new hip and trendy items to wear. More than 30 patterns are included in this book. Each project includes excellent photos along with well-written instructions. An introductory chapter includes information about materials, equipment, stitches, binding off, patterns and charts, shaping techniques and color work. Some of the projects are: wristbands, beanies, tops, scarves scarves  
n.
A plural of scarf1.


scarves
Noun

a plural of scarf1
, sweaters with thick "ripped stitches," gloves, bangles and baubles, pillows, ponchos and blankets. There is even a market tote made out of used plastic grocery bags. The authors are both well-respected knitwear knit·wear  
n.
Knitted garments.


knitwear
Noun

knitted clothes, such as sweaters

Noun 1.
 artists. Shirley Reis, IMC (Internet Mail Consortium, Santa Cruz, CA, www.imc.org) An industry trade association founded in 1996 by Paul Hoffman and Dave Crocker that promotes Internet e-mail standards and features.  Dir., Wilson Elem. Sch., WI

J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers.

S--Recommended for senior high school students.

A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries.
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Date:Nov 1, 2006
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