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Pillow cover : front completed!!!

From a little tin box that is in my crafty room, a couple of days ago, I've collected out some (36, precisely!!) little granny squares, that I've crocheted in May (here) with big projects in my mind....Well, the projects are still there, but I wanted to use these squares for a classic crochet craft : a pillow cover!!!



So, I started to adjust the position for each square and when I was happy with the pattern, I chose a 4mm hook and white yarn to sew horizontally the squares together, joining them with a chain of single crochet stitches









When finished the white horizontal lines, I started with the vertical ones, alternating orange, pink, yellow, hot pink and red yarns !!!







Then, I added a border (3 stripes in sc, red, green and blue) to give a neat finish to my colourful cover..







Well, what do you think???
I'm so delighted with this burst of colours, and you??

xxxx Alessandra

P.S.: today's links are creative friday and link your stuff! !!! See you there!!!
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  1. Unknown13 October 2012 at 14:13

    Bright and happy colors! Beautiful color combos. Love it!

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  2. inka13 October 2012 at 14:50

    Wow, those colors look so sweet together! Nice one! :)

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  3. Angeline13 October 2012 at 15:06

    Hi Alessandra,well you have a new follower,I have signed in on your blog!Looks good over here!

    greats from Holland!
    Angeline
    www.mijnplekkie.tk

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  4. hooksandyarns13 October 2012 at 15:18

    I think it is very pretty. Nice, bright colors that look so nice together. :)

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  5. Kate13 October 2012 at 15:37

    Love!! I'm a big fan of the classic granny! Your colors are so bright and cheery!!
    Kate :}

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  6. Vintage Sheet Addict13 October 2012 at 18:12

    Lovely, lovely, lovely! Ada :)

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  7. becktovintage13 October 2012 at 18:37

    Hi dear Alessandra, You know I like all granny works. And You made granny pillow cover so amazing.. I like it so much. Expecially colors..:))

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  8. koralee14 October 2012 at 04:12

    I think I LOVE it...the colours are so much fun! This little project so reminds me of my grandma! Hugs for a wonderful weekend..hope you are finding time to be creative. xox

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  9. Maddalena14 October 2012 at 08:55

    Ciao Alessandra, sei ogni giorno più brava e veloce, i moduli sono uniti perfettamente, e quella di solito è la parte che mi fa impazzire.
    Ho trovato il tuo pinterest e mi ci tuffo!
    Buona domenica
    Maddalena

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  10. Felted Button15 October 2012 at 16:16

    Terrific colors! I love granny squares! Great work!

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  11. Norminha15 October 2012 at 17:46

    Olá Alessandra!

    Bonitas padronagens!
    Uma semana iluminada para você!
    Abraço,

    Norminha

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  12. dear olive16 October 2012 at 07:50

    Absolutely STUNNING! I wish it were mine. Kellie xx

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  13. Mimis Welt25 October 2012 at 13:08

    Hey Ale!
    Back from Merano I'm looking all of your posts - this pillow cover looks so so great - i don't know what to say else...
    Love, Miriam

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