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Skulls and mini granny squares....

....to add to my crochet scarf... ( here ).... hope the "gothic" girl will be happy to receive something like this.... with love...










...What do you think? "Christmassy" enough??? ;oD

The pattern for the skulls is adapted from the one found here at Fear and Loathing with Yella !! It's a free pattern (thank you so much Yella!!!), easy to follow with the help of enough step by step photos ! I've changed only few things in the lower part of the skulls, because I preferred a small opening as a mouth, instead of the teeth!!

xxxx, Alessandra

P.S. : a new pressie is on the way......!!!!!
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  1. Vintage Jane11 December 2012 at 09:59

    That is so clever and a funky departure from crochet flowers and garlands!

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  2. Tweed Thoughts11 December 2012 at 17:57

    I absolutely love the skulls Alessandra - how cool are they!! My youngest kiddo would love them :)
    Alison x

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  3. Vintage Sheet Addict11 December 2012 at 19:24

    Of course she will, she's a goth! :)

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  4. Erica11 December 2012 at 20:34

    Ha ha! 'Tis the season for skulls!! ;)

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  5. Claire11 December 2012 at 22:50

    Very effective Ale, I'm sure your goth girl will think they are too. Certainly a one of a kind gift.....

    Claire x

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  6. Annie Cholewa12 December 2012 at 04:11

    Very, very ... different! I'm sure they'll be a huge success with the recipient :D

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  7. Mormorsglamour- pyssel och inredning12 December 2012 at 09:30

    Oh! my god! these are soo cool! Just love them!

    Understand that it´s not so easy to understand what I write in Swedish :)
    I was just thanking you for writing about Mormorsglamour, I know that it was a while ago but just wanted to thank you.
    Love to visit your blog and you inspire me a lot. :)

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  8. koralee13 December 2012 at 06:38

    How creative are you! I think you could crochet anything you want to. xoxoxo Thanks for your sweet comments you always leave me!!! xoox

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  9. Unknown14 December 2012 at 06:01

    these are a departure, ha ha! i can tell you're having fun with them! Happy Skull-idays! :)

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  10. vintage grey15 December 2012 at 01:46

    So cute Ale!! LOve them!! xo Heather

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  11. Natas Nest16 December 2012 at 18:47

    The pompon flower on the cushion is a really cute idea! And I love that scarf. The skulls are funny, I'm sure the girl will like them :-)

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