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Some knitting.....

It has been a while since my last knitted project (here and here or even here-and this one is not yet completed....shame on me!)....My hands wanted something to knit, so I started to leaf through some knitting books.....This book was perfect...(written by Sian Brown)...


....because I found this pattern...


...it is meant to be a toy bag, but I will transform it a simple bag for my young niece Mara!!! I think I'll use a nice blue fabric (corduroy) with white polka dots for the lining...we'll see!!! There is still time for that!
I've just started the knitting...






...the intarsia will be the tricky part, I know...



...just done the first 3 rows....phew!!! ;oD

This morning, I went again to the hairdresser, just for a trim....maybe a little more than that!!!!


....I have my sides and my nape well razored!!!! Crazy, but so light and free!!!!

happy weekend, xxxx Alessandra

Today link : Creative Friday !!!! See you there!! Thank you !!!!


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  1. Claire1 February 2013 at 15:53

    What a fun looking bag Ale....I'm sure you'll manage the intarsia and your niece will love the bag.

    Wow, look at you....you've gone form long hair to short to super short, no wonder it feels so light and free. It looks great too, I hope the boys don't get a shock.....
    Have a great weekend,

    Claire X

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  2. Kate1 February 2013 at 15:54

    Such a fun bag! Can't wait to see it finished!
    Kate :}

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  3. Unknown1 February 2013 at 16:02

    Very cute bag, and I like your hair trim. Lovely and light!

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  4. Martina1 February 2013 at 16:10

    cool new project♥♥
    cool look♥♥
    ps. i never felt better than the time after chemotherapy when i was bald - hihi and beautiful - because my hairs were a long time short - i felt so free...
    xo, martina♥

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  5. Maddalena1 February 2013 at 16:20

    Ciao Ale,deve essere bellissimo quel libro.Io non ho mai lavorato con i ferri,sono curiosa di vedere la tua borsa finita.
    Buona domenica
    Maddalena

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  6. Vintage Sheet Addict1 February 2013 at 17:38

    You are so fast, bet you will have that done in no time! :) x

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  7. Annie Cholewa2 February 2013 at 04:41

    That yarns a beautiful shade of blue!

    And I'm liking the new haircut too :D

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  8. Hanni2 February 2013 at 08:55

    Knitting is so meditative, ometimes we all need a little relax :)
    Love your new haircut!
    Hanni

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  9. Raindrops and Daisies2 February 2013 at 17:29

    Lovely blue
    lovely you!

    Happy weekend Alessandra

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  10. Heather 3 February 2013 at 13:21

    your a crazy chic! I think you could be one of those people who could carry off really short hair! I see there's more jewellery, quite industrial this time, maybe a little punky!! enjoy your crafting, Heather x

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  11. Natas Nest5 February 2013 at 19:20

    I l♥ve knitting as well!! It looks already great what you've finished, enjoy :-). Oh, and.. nice haircut, my dear!

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  12. jacqsierae6 February 2013 at 06:07

    Beauty! :)

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