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Last attempt before the real one!!!!!

As you know, I've crocheted some table runners during the last month ( here, here, here, here and here !!!), just to be ready for this important occasion (please, check Grande Project-3 at crejjtion!!!).....

Maaike gave me a kind advice about my table runners attempts : to avoid the curling (and so the blocking process!), I had to put less stitches (and less increasings) on both sides of my table runner...
I've followed the clever suggestion, so that I did a new one!!!


I found some cotton balls I bought when I was still in Egypt (Rozetti Naturel Cotton) and with a 5mm hook I tried again....

Some photos, please....











No more curling!!!!! I was happy, so happy!!! It's a pleasure to learn always some little tricks, that simplify your crocheting lifestyle!!!! ;oD

After this good job, I think I deserved my cup of herbal tea with some balinese sweets.....yummy!!!


The official table runner, made with the cotton "Catania Grande"(here) is on the hook right now.....
I'll post some pictures of it very soon...Stay tuned!!!!

xxxx Alessandra

Today link : Creative Friday !!!

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  1. Kate29 March 2013 at 04:24

    Looks nice and flat!! Way to stick with it!
    Kate :}

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  2. Unknown29 March 2013 at 05:35

    These are not your usual, bright colors, but they are looking perfect together. Nice combo! :)

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  3. Maddalena29 March 2013 at 09:39

    Bel modo di passare la giornata, mi piaciono i colori e i tuoi runner sono sempre più belli,assaggerei volentireri i dolcetti di quelle parti, non che in Sicilia ne manchino,ma la golosità non ha limiti!
    Buona giornata
    Maddalena

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  4. Pigtails29 March 2013 at 09:50

    Wow you nailed it this time! Colours, pattern and finished product is looking great. Cheers!

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  5. Heather 29 March 2013 at 10:25

    Bravo! it's looking really neat! have a good easter, Heather x

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  6. Tinie29 March 2013 at 10:44

    It looks beautiful. Want to wish you a happy Easter from Holland. Love Tinie

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  7. becktovintage29 March 2013 at 20:19

    Yes, I like the table runner so so much. This is just my style..:))
    Best Wishes...

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  8. Stel29 March 2013 at 21:03

    Don't you just love it when you get it right! Now for the final one :-)

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  9. John29 March 2013 at 22:24

    Wow, you have some talent!

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