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Playing with flowers...

Some weeks ago, my mum asked me to try to crochet a pair of earrings for her....something not bold or heavy....something black....
A week ago I found a pattern on one of my crochet books (150 Knit & Crochet Motifs, by Heather Lodinsky and the pattern is "flower-power posy"), very easy, very simple and very adaptable to different yarns and hooks, so......I did a lot of practice with flowers!!!


















....maybe they are not very tiny or completely black, but I think I quite achieved the goal...or not?? ;oD

Today links: welcome to craft schooling sunday and for the first time : The Crochet Boulevard !!!

xxxx, Alessandra

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  1. Credo proprio che mamma apprezzera'! Brava la mia sorellina! Bacio

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  2. Now these are for someone who really loves her crochet! They're great! Ada :)

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  3. Such cute flowers! Your mom will love them!
    Kate :}

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  4. You know I'm flower crazy... love these!! And so fun that you turned them into earrings. I'm sure your mum will love them. :)

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  5. They are just gorgeous, I hope she loves them!

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  6. Ohh Alessandra really nice those earrings!

    greats
    Angeline

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  7. Oh I do wish I could crochet...properly.

    Gorgeous colours

    Nina x

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  8. Ciao, Ale! Ma come sono belli questi fiori! Complimenti! Spero che gli orecchini piacciono a la tua mamma :o)
    Tanti baci
    Nata

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  9. Beautiful, really beautiful! Your lovely flowers give a big beam of happiness on a rainy day ;-). I'm sure your mum will wear these wonderful earrings gladly!

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  10. I forgot to say: Nice new blog design!!! xxx

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  11. Wow! They're lovely. It would be great to see lots of different versions in different yarns and threads too. You could start a trend!

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  12. Hi pretty lady! I am your newest follower and was hoping that you would pop on by my blog and return the favor!

    www.enjoyingtheepiphany.com

    Thanks!!
    Sarah

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  13. Love reading your posts! Have been thinking about making some crocheted jewelry too! thanks so much for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

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  14. Beautiful flowers and lovely earrings! :)

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