While keeping company to my boys at the hospital, I had with me a little purse with inside just one ball of cotton, a hook, a pair of scissors and a yarn needle!
It was enough to start few motifs (taken from a japanese book!) …….
…..yes, they are the 4 suits of a deck of cards : hearts, diamonds, spades and clubs!!!!
Honestly the clubs are still missing a couple of pieces……..!!!!!
Yesterday afternoon, I decided to collect some neutral colours to crochet a pot holder for the diamond…
I was in doubt if to add a border all around, but I decided to keep it simple even because the sides came out straight and neat….. unbelievable!!!! ;oD
I took some pins to fix the right position for the diamond….
….. and then with a 3,5 mm hook and a thin variegated cotton I sewed it on, using a simple slip stitch chain….
My first pot holder crocheted by me !!!!!! I'm quite happy with it, so in the next days I'll crochet the remanent ones!!!! A simple craft, so rewarding and so useful!!!!! ;oD
xxxx Alessandra
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It was enough to start few motifs (taken from a japanese book!) …….
…..yes, they are the 4 suits of a deck of cards : hearts, diamonds, spades and clubs!!!!
Honestly the clubs are still missing a couple of pieces……..!!!!!
Yesterday afternoon, I decided to collect some neutral colours to crochet a pot holder for the diamond…
I was in doubt if to add a border all around, but I decided to keep it simple even because the sides came out straight and neat….. unbelievable!!!! ;oD
I took some pins to fix the right position for the diamond….
….. and then with a 3,5 mm hook and a thin variegated cotton I sewed it on, using a simple slip stitch chain….
My first pot holder crocheted by me !!!!!! I'm quite happy with it, so in the next days I'll crochet the remanent ones!!!! A simple craft, so rewarding and so useful!!!!! ;oD
xxxx Alessandra
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Dear Ale, great potholders! How are your sons? Send them my love! Love from Holland, Tinie
ReplyDeleteIn effetti le presine sono utili...Me lo dico sempre che devo farmene un paio!Brava Ale,anch'io porto uncinetto e gomitolo ovunque!:-)Buona domenica!
ReplyDeleteFor the first potholders crocheted by you.... they are really CUTE!! :) best wishes from Holland
ReplyDelete@ Franciens : thank you !!!!!!
ReplyDeletexxxxxx Ale
Hello lovely Alessandra,
ReplyDeleteI think it is absolutely lovely! And the colours marry perfectly.
Warmest wishes from France,
Stephanie
Hello lovely Alessandra,
ReplyDeleteI think it is absolutely lovely! And the colours marry perfectly.
Warmest wishes from France,
Stephanie
I love the colours, and the method you use to applique the motif is really effective!
ReplyDelete@ Zelna : thank you so much!!!!
ReplyDeletexxxxx Ale
You are so busy! I hope this means that your sons are getting better....
ReplyDeleteLovely crochet work Ale!
Love from Mirjam.
@ Stins : my boys are doing great, thank you Mirjam!xxxxxx Ale
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely design, Ale...love the idea nd the choice of colours is perfect! I have just been catching up on your blog and was so sorry to learn that your boys had both been so ill....what a lot for worry for you! I'm glad they have both recovered so well and hope they will soon be back to normal health again.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy 2014.
Hugs Helen xox
Alessandra this is lovely, you are so clever, I wish my crochet skills were as good as yours, I am still struggling along with my granny squares. I think the colours are fab, lovely post as always Alessandra. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteLots of love
Dorothy
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Lovely potholder and motifs! My best wishes and I hope your boys are happy and feeling well very soon!
ReplyDeletejust adorable ♥♥♥ hugs jenneke
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I love your new potholder Ale - it looks great. I hope your boys are feeling a lot better now. :)
ReplyDelete@elisabethandree : thank you my dear!!!!
ReplyDeletemy boys are getting better day by day! ;oD
xxxxxx Ale
@ Jenneke : thank you!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletexxxxxx Ale
@ Debi : my boys are really fine, thank you!!!!!
ReplyDeletetomorrow they are going back to school!!!!
xxxxxx Ale
Ciao Ale !Le presine servono sempre e comunque e secondo me è anche bello tenerne un po' da parte per regalini last minute .Una buona domenica e a presto
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Hi Ale,
ReplyDeleteJust read the previous post:
congratulations for making it into the top 100!
You must be SO proud.
I myself even am proud about your achievement.
I also like the game of cards you made for your cooking pots.
Well done!
Your imagination really is unstoppable!
It's beautiful! I really love the colors. I hope your sons are doing well. Have a good week. :)
ReplyDelete@ Brigitte : You are really kind with me!!!! how I love your funny way to say thinks "i like the game of cards you made for your coking pots" !!!!!
ReplyDeletexxxxxxxx Ale
Your first potholder looks pretty!! Good to know that your kids are doing fine now.
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ReplyDeletehope they are well on their way to recovery now, maybe home? I'm glad you found a way to pass the time, it's a handy hobby to have. I like the cotton and design. Take care, Heather x
Love the orange specks in the background yarn.
ReplyDeleteCute! Just love those Japanese books!! ;)
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@ Stel : thank you!!!!
ReplyDeletexxxxx ale