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Getting better....

....in making table runners, at least I try to!!!! ;oD


Why do I say so???
Well, because I did follow a nice advice given by Wink here, where she explains very well (thank you!) how to close nicely the rounds in crochet..


Infact, if you compare the pictures of this table runner with the ones shown in this post, I think you are able to note what I mean!!! :oD

I'm not a big lover of browns and yellows, but I like how the colours match in this piece of crochet! I'm not sure, anyway, if I'm going to use this combination so soon!!!





As you have often noticed, I really like to take pictures with the pieces not yet blocked, because in this way you have more opportunities to have some original photos...



They have more personality....this is my personal thinking, I know!!!


....there are even a lot of colourful circles around here.....maybe you'll see them in a new post (soon!)!!!! ;oD

xxxx Alessandra

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  1. Vintage Sheet Addict7 March 2013 at 10:03

    It's lovely, what is 'blocking' exactly? :) x

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  2. Connys Cottage7 March 2013 at 11:28

    Hello Alexandra,

    waht a lovely protject.Great colors toe.


    greatings send you Conny

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  3. Tweed Thoughts7 March 2013 at 11:37

    I love the colours Alessandra! You're round-finishing is now looking excellent, hehe :) What are you going to do with all the lovely circles I wonder??
    Alison xx

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  4. Maddalena7 March 2013 at 12:41

    Dato che non dormi mai e non riesco a star dietro ai tuoi post,riasssumo così:i colori che usi ti distinguono e mi piaciono assai!Icuori ti sono venuti benissimo,prima o poi provo anche io!Auguri per la deliziosa gattina rannicchiata nella cesta!
    Un bacio grosso e alla prossima
    Maddalena

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  5. Lalav7 March 2013 at 13:15

    I looove runners, I've been eyeing my burlap stash to make one! Btw, any idea how we're supposed to call table runners in Italian? ;)

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  6. Annie Cholewa7 March 2013 at 14:45

    Those colours look very retro :D

    And thanks for the Wink link ... when I've tried crochet closing the rounds properly has been one of my biggest difficulties.

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  7. Kate7 March 2013 at 15:25

    Isn't the invisible join amazing! It's like magic hahaha!! Very curious about those circles...
    Kate :}

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  8. Unknown7 March 2013 at 16:36

    You've been busy with your colourful runners. I really like the brown in there. It tones the colours down and roots the runner in the earth!

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  9. Mormorsglamour- pyssel och inredning7 March 2013 at 17:42

    Just have to agree with you about the brown and yellow in this great combination. I´m inpressed by your crocheting kills.
    xoxo
    Helena
    thanks for your supporting words :)

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  10. cristina8 March 2013 at 02:36

    Alessandraaaa!!!! I loooove it!
    Colorful! I love it!
    Kisses!

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  11. vintage grey8 March 2013 at 08:52

    Such a colorful post Ale!! Looks like you are doing great! xo Heather

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  12. Elisabeth Andree8 March 2013 at 13:43

    Love to look at your colorful crochet work!

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  13. Natas Nest8 March 2013 at 16:13

    Colors, colors, colors!!! Great, Ale :-))

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  14. Ginx Craft8 March 2013 at 23:57

    In the words of Austin Powers "Psychedelic Baby!"

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  15. Heather 9 March 2013 at 15:13

    Hi Ale, what a great tip from Winkie! I might use this from now on and just think less ends to darn in coz there already done! She said to start each round in a different place so really you will hardly see the join. The brown and yellow is very retro! a lovely colourful piece indeed! Heather x

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