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Okey, Shannon. Knitgrrl2; learn to knit with 15 fun and funky projects.


OKEY, Shannon. Knitgrrl2; learn to knit with 15 fun and 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.  projects. Watson-Guptill. 96p. illus. index. c2006. 0-8230-2619-1. $9.95. JSA JSA - Japanese Standards Association.  

Knitting has become popular as a relaxing activity for many, and these patterns will appeal to many YA readers. Basic information is included about various yarns, knitting techniques, care instructions, and websites for materials, which makes this book a valuable resource. Detailed color photography provides great visual references. Wrist/ankle bracelets, a blossom headband/choker, flip-flop decorations, a cabana beach bag, a cropped top, and a furry fur·ry  
adj. fur·ri·er, fur·ri·est
1. Consisting of or similar to fur.

2.
a. Covered with, wearing, or trimmed with fur.

b. Covered with a furlike substance.

3.
 denim jacket denim jacket nchaqueta vaquera, saco vaquero (LAM)

denim jacket nveste f
 collar are among the 16 different projects. Shannon is also the author of Knitgrrl Learn to Knit with 15 Fun and Funky Projects. In addition, she has an online store for artisan-crafted items, www.anezkahandmade.com, and she sponsors a website, www.knitgrrl.com, for further information. 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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Author:Reis, Shirley
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Date:Jul 1, 2006
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