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...two boys, two pillows !!!!

In these days I continue, at least I try, to put some order in my stuff crammed everywhere in my studio....!!!
So, in a little drawer, I found my big granny squares (look here), that were considered as blocks for future blankets....cough! cough! Did I say/write something like that? Honestly, I'm not so ambitious as a  rookie crocheter!!! Then, I decided to use them to sew a couple of pillows for Matteo and Tobia....




Each pillow consists of four granny squares (every granny is done of 7 rounds, using a 4mm hook), joined together with a cross (in two different colours) of single crochet stitches. The border is made up of 4 rows (each row a diverse color) in single crochet (this time I've used a 5 mm hook). The back of the pillows is done with a felt square (43x43cm) sewed using blanket (you see the irony???) stitch...












So, one pillow for Tobia...


...and one for Matteo!!!


.... and they are both happy (unbelievable!!!) of their new gifts from mum!!!

xxxx, Alessandra

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  1. Anonymous20 October 2012 at 12:26

    They are lovely!

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  2. Hanni20 October 2012 at 14:13

    So nice pillows :)

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  3. Elisabeth Andree20 October 2012 at 14:35

    Wow, what a vibrant cushions you have! Love the blanket stitches!

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  4. Lisa20 October 2012 at 15:12

    Wonderful pillows. I love the colours.

    Lisa

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  5. Vintage Sheet Addict20 October 2012 at 17:03

    I love the blue one Alessandra! Great use of those squares! Ada :)

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  6. Tweed Thoughts21 October 2012 at 00:26

    These are lovely Alessandra - love your blanket stitch too :)
    Alison x

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  7. Kate21 October 2012 at 17:44

    Great pillows!!
    Kate :}

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  8. Lorybeat21 October 2012 at 18:04

    Excuse me, those cushions are lovely, but THOSE eyes, my God.... they shine!!!

    Best regards, Lorena :P

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  9. Shelly21 October 2012 at 18:39

    The pillows turned out great! Love the colors!

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  10. Unknown23 October 2012 at 16:37

    They both are fabulous!

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  11. Natas Nest23 October 2012 at 19:17

    Beauuuutiful, both!! Love especially the orange one ;-)

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  12. Mimis Welt25 October 2012 at 13:12

    I like, i like, i like - i wish I am your child! ;-)

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