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Carry on ! Carry on!

.....This is what I'm doing with my huge blanket, little by little....











...I'm loving this quiet, relaxing, loooooong project!!!!
I didn't believe I could achieve something like this or that I could love it so much!
I'm usually a "quick project maker", but with this one I have to slow down and enjoy the journey...
.....you know? Not bad at all!!!! ;oD

xxxx Alessandra

P.S. : if you are a curious person and you would love to know more about this blanket to be, you are really welcome to read (and look at the pictures!) here, here and here !
P. S. S. : there is even a photo tutorial !!! Have fun!!!!

P. S. S. S. : A very new party here! Join me !!!!
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  1. Barbara29 May 2013 at 16:03

    Alessandra, your blanket continues to look amazing, I love it!
    Cheers,
    Barbara

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  2. cristina29 May 2013 at 16:03

    Gorgeous, Ale!

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  4. Mimis Welt29 May 2013 at 16:09

    Hey Ale,
    the blanket is sooo cute - love it! And it can warm you while crocheting... ;-)
    Greets, Miriam

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  5. hooksandyarns29 May 2013 at 16:31

    It's coming along nicely Ale - looks so pretty. :)

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  6. Stel29 May 2013 at 16:46

    Whoop, you are doing good. I'm almost done with two tiny projects that need to get FINISHED now, and then there's the small matter of an impulsive yarn bomb being planned...

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  7. Angeline29 May 2013 at 17:28

    Really amazing!When a big project is relaxed to crochet it doesn't matter how long it takes to the end....I recognize this;-)


    greats
    Angeline

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  8. Martina29 May 2013 at 18:21

    oh ale, i loooove to see the blanket growing...
    xxxxxx,martina♥

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  9. Tammy@T's Daily Treasures29 May 2013 at 18:54

    So beautiful! I love the bright, cheery colors and the design. Best wishes, Tammy

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  10. vicarno's mama29 May 2013 at 18:55

    I totally love this blanket, the colours are so great!

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  11. Tinie29 May 2013 at 19:00

    I like your blanket. Really beautiful colors. It makes me happy. I'm feeling still the same, thank you for asking. Love Tinie

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  12. Vintage Sheet Addict29 May 2013 at 20:36

    L-O-V-E-L-Y! :) x

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  13. Heather 29 May 2013 at 23:05

    Oh boy, you are going to need a lot of wool! Heather x

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  14. Claire30 May 2013 at 02:25

    Beautiful, bright photos to brighten up a dull, greay day here.......x

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  15. Barbara30 May 2013 at 09:22

    Would you please consider linking your blanket up in my link party? The party is also open for WIPs!

    Thanks!
    Barbara

    http://busyfingersbusylife.blogspot.nl/2013/05/busy-fingers-showing-off-link-party-1.html

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  16. sweetpea family30 May 2013 at 11:52

    Love love your blanket -I've joined the link up with you x

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  17. linda30 May 2013 at 12:23

    Love your blanket lovely bright colours,it's going to be beautiful :)

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  18. linda30 May 2013 at 12:27

    Just been looking around your blog just love it and am now following :)

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  19. Unknown30 May 2013 at 13:56

    Marvellous! :)

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  20. Erica30 May 2013 at 18:17

    I'm dying to see this one finished! It is so big... you must crochet all night long in your sleep! ;)

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  21. Annie Cholewa30 May 2013 at 18:29

    It's looking fabulous! And very, very big!! Go you!!!

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  22. Preeti30 May 2013 at 20:36

    Great going, Ale!! It's a beautiful and colourful blanket!! I too haven't tried such a big project so far. It definitely is an achievement and excitement being your first big project:)

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  23. Unknown31 May 2013 at 02:08

    Gosh that is beautiful! Aren't those long projects so lovely and relaxing?... I need a new long project but I can't decide what to do next...

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  24. Kate31 May 2013 at 13:25

    Looking beautiful!!! I just want to jump right in that basket of colorful yarn!!
    Kate :}

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  25. Hanni1 June 2013 at 19:46

    Wow, this blankie is growing so fast! I love it!!
    Wish you a lovely Sunday,
    Hanni

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  26. Nathalie4 June 2013 at 13:34

    Hi Allessandra,

    You blanket is growing so fast! I liked it so much that I instantly bought lots of yarn and started one by myself (following your very clear description and photo's!). I just love working on it, like you say it's very relaxing. And fun to have an alternate colour every row! Thanks for the inspiration :-)
    Nathalie

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  27. Anonymous23 July 2013 at 00:20

    I've only just found your blog and thought I'd drop you a quick line to say how much I love your blanket ... Stunning. I'll definitely be back x

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