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just for me….

…. a new shawl ….


…. no bright colours, but very soothing ones…. not my usual choice, I know….



I have to crochet (we'll see then, even because the centre of the flowers is not as the pattern dictates!) 4 stripes of 16 flowers each….


The book, where the inspiration comes from, is this one ….


…. and the pattern that made me say "awwwww!" is the following ….


In the meantime, my blanket is getting bigger and bigger…..
P.S. : Milena got inspired by the same pattern!!!!





…. since the previous show off, I've crocheted 12 stripes of shells!!!!!! ;oD

xxxx Alessandra

Today party link : Link your Stuff !!!! See you there, too!!! xxxx

Comments

  1. It's a color bomb your blanket, love it! And I do love the colors for your scarf, little bit icy colors.

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  2. woww allesandra, what are you a nice shawl!! and your blanket is truly a picture ♥

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  3. Whaw! Clever that you can read chinese! ;)
    The scarf becomes beautiful! I'm sure!
    Have a nice day!

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  4. A very chic shawl shawl in the making, i can see it's potential. Nice to have the choice of calm and energizing projects! Heather x

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  5. I can imagine the choice of colors for your shawl, because working on your blanket (so beautiful) your eyes needs a more calm project, haha. But I am sure this becomes a shawl you will wear often. byebye

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  6. @ Jenneke : thank you!!! you are too kind!! ;oD
    xxxx Ale

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  7. @ Onlie Mie : Oh, I'm not able to read Chinese or Japanese, but the crochet charts on these books are really good to follow!!!
    xxxxxx Ale

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  8. @ Franciens : I think your thinking is right!!!!! ;oD
    xxxxxx Ale

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  9. trying something new is always good, your shawl looks really noble.
    xxo, martina♥

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  10. Thats a coincidence!!! Yesterday I was thinking I'd like to make another shawl for myself ....although that is a bit of a joke....for myself indeed I bet by the time I finish it it'll have another destination! I've been mozzing around on blogland looking for a pattern. There are so many delicious patterns out there! I think the colours you have chosen are very wise as they go with a lot of other colours. The blanket ....what can I say but fabulous!

    keep well

    Amanda x

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  11. @ Martina : thank you my dear!!!!
    xxxxxx Ale

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  12. Your blanket is gonna be a pretty one!With all those lovely colors!And your shawl is also looking great...and I love the colors also..changing colors some times is not a bad idea! ;-)

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  13. Your blanket must look like having a rainbow in your room!
    Love the shades of your new scarf, that will be a beauty!
    Have a lovely day Ale!

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    1. Thank you Andree'!!!! I know that the blanket is very bright and maybe I need some colours balance, so that's why the shawl is less dramatic!!!
      happy week to you, xxxxxx Ale

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  14. I love the colors for your scarf! I'm curious to see the result.

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  15. Beautiful shawl! I think you need some grey to relax after all those amazing bright colours! Love your foxy banner, so sweet!

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  16. Adoro scialli e coperte ,per cui mi piace tutto quello che stai facendo!Buon lavoro!:-)

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  17. I like the colors you chose for your shawl - they're basic, classic colors that can be worn anywhere. :)

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    1. You are right Debi, but I'm still tempted to add some bright colours.......!!! ; oD
      Xxxxxxxx Ale

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  18. Gosh Ale, so much yummy crochet in these last few posts, love your new shawl :) x

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  19. Sometimes you just need soothing, don't you ;-) ?
    But I also love the colors of your pretty blanket....
    Love from Mirjam.

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    1. I suppose you are right Mirjam!!! ;oD
      Thank you, xxxxxx Ale

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  20. Both your blanket and your new scarf-to-be are absolutely pretty.
    Where do you find the time to be so busy?

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    1. Thank you Brigitte !!!!!
      About the time that I have to crochet…… I think I need to write a post about it!!!!! ;oD
      xxxxxxxx Ale

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  21. Not you usual colours at all, but so beautiful! Ale...me and you are on the same track here...I'm just checking out something and then I'll be going full steam with an exciting new project with almost similar motifs...

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    1. I wanna see, Stel !!!!!! I'm curious like a cat!!!!
      Thank you, xxxxxxx Ale

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  22. A beautiful new shawl you are making and you blanket is so pretty! Cute kitty, too! xo Heather

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  23. Wow Allessandra, I love your blanket what a beautiful 'colorbomb' X Chantal

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  24. I like the colour of the wool you have chosen for your shawl, look forward to seeing it finished.

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  25. Ale, that shawl is going to be gorgeous! Love the colors you chose!!

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  26. Nice colors for your shawl!! Your blanket is very cheerful and coming along very nicely !!

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  27. Hoi Allesandra, ik ga je volgen, ben de tweelingzus van Jenneke. Wat een prachtige spullen maak je zeg! Ik hou er zo van, mooie kleuren ook!

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  28. Hi Hester!!! I didn't know that Jenneke had a twin sister!!! What a coincidence : I have a twin sister, too!!!!! ;oD
    Thank you for your lovely comment (translated via Google translate!) and for following me,
    xxxxxxx Ale

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  29. Lovely colors for a sunning shawl. It doesn't always have to be vibrant :-)
    Although the blanket is adorable :-)
    I'm having a give away on my blog, so if you want pop over and just give a comment, you're welcome to join

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  30. Classic colors for using on any garment. Love the flower motifs :)

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  31. Your shawl is going to be beeeeeaaaautiful Alessandra! You're so clever reading crochet charts - I usually end up going by written instructions. Love the blanket - great contrast in colours :) :)
    Alison xx

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  32. Nice color combination and very winterly! Oh and I love your blanket, it's gorgeous ♥

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  33. Your shawl will look lovely! Great color combo! And your blanket is looking beautiful, I just want to wrap myself up in those warm beautiful colors!
    Kate :}

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  34. Dear Allesandra,

    Thank you for your kind comments on my blog! Love the colours you chose for your new scarf. Your blanket looks beautiful too!

    Happy weekend,

    Madelief x

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  35. How lovely two have two wips which are completely different colourwise. I always think it's nice to swap one project for another sometimes - depending on your mood.
    All best! Haafner

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