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….The floral shawl is here !!!!

During this last week I was working on the shawl for myself and I was crocheting the last floral motif right this morning!!!!






It has been a lovely project to work with. No difficult stitches to crochet and I found it satisfying to join each flower when almost done. I was even good enough to remember to trim in the ends when the new flower was joined to the shawl!!!!

The colours chosen for this soft accessorise were 5, but each row is formed by 16 flowers, so I had to decide for a 6th shade…. For a long while it was orange…







….. but this morning ( I know, it sounds a little bit crazy!) I decided that I didn't like orange anymore, so I cut the previous ones and I crocheted new ones in a delicate green hue ….



…… and I reached the end of my shawl !!!!! Look !!!!





….. If you know me well, imagine what's going on right now ?

A new project, just sketched ……


Happy Weekend, xxxx Alessandra ;oD

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  1. Franciens Haakwerk22 March 2014 at 10:32

    Hello, I am glad you decided to change the color of the oranges ones, :))))...... now it is really in harmony. Great colors. have a good weekend, byebye Francien

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    1. homemade@myplace22 March 2014 at 10:57

      thank you Francien!!! Glad I made you happy, too!!!! ;oD
      xxxxxx Ale

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  2. Heather 22 March 2014 at 11:00

    that's a pretty motif, makes a lovely shawl. I think the colour swap was a good one. Easier to wear maybe. Enjoy, Heather x

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  3. ZootyOwl22 March 2014 at 11:14

    So pretty! I also prefer the green much more sophisticated!

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    1. homemade@myplace22 March 2014 at 11:22

      Thank you Zeina!!!!!! ;oD
      happy weekend, xxxxxx ale

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  4. Anonymous22 March 2014 at 11:22

    Very pretty shawl and large enough to wrap it all around you:) i think your decision about the orange is a good one, the result is fab!
    Happy weekend!!!

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    1. homemade@myplace22 March 2014 at 11:27

      Hi Andree'!!!!
      The fact is that I love orange s with blues and greys, but this one was not the right hue!!!!!
      happy weekend, xxxxxxx ale

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  5. Ana Love Craft22 March 2014 at 12:07

    Beautiful shawl! So springy! Love the orange touche.
    Have a fabulous weekend!
    Hugs from Portugal,
    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  6. Stel22 March 2014 at 12:23

    Yeeees the green is beautiful, well done there! You are so productive, I'm starting to feel embarrassed ;-)

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    1. homemade@myplace22 March 2014 at 13:11

      Thank you for liking the green option!!!!!
      Remember : I'm a staying home mum, so I have some good " me time" to crochet!!!!
      xxxxxxxx Ale

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  7. HaakBrei-n22 March 2014 at 12:38

    Hi Ale, the green is beautiful so mutch better than the orange. And a new project " What did the fox said!" Is it a blanket? X Chantal

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  8. Stins22 March 2014 at 13:57

    What a pretty scarf!! And yes I agree, the green is a good match ;-)...
    By the way, I love your all bordered blanket very much! That yellow finishes it off so nicely... well done!!
    Have a great weekend, love from Mirjam.

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    1. homemade@myplace22 March 2014 at 14:10

      Thank for all your likings Mirjam!!
      Happy weekend, xxxxxxxxxx Ale

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  9. Tinie22 March 2014 at 14:13

    What a beautiful scarf. I like the colors and think that it's good wearable without the orange ones. I really like orange but with the colors you used it's great. Wishing you a lovely weekend with you're loved ones. Love from Tinie

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  10. hooksandyarns22 March 2014 at 15:13

    It is beautiful Ale. I like the pale green color that you chose - it blends in nicely. Have a great day. :)

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    1. homemade@myplace22 March 2014 at 15:59

      thank you so much Debi !!!!!
      happy weekend, xxxxxx Ale

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  11. Kate22 March 2014 at 15:37

    Nice job Ale! I liked the orange, but like the green even better; good call! Can't wait to see more on your new fox project!
    Have a great weekend!
    Kate :}

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  12. Riitta Sinikka22 March 2014 at 16:05

    ♥ ooo, love! so beautiful! Have a nice weekend, my dear friend!

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  13. Anonymous22 March 2014 at 16:14

    Ogni progetto, un successo. Complimenti, la giusta combinazione dei colori ha reso lo scialle molto raffinato.
    Maria Luisa

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  14. homemade@myplace22 March 2014 at 16:27

    Grazie Maria Luisa, sei davvero molto gentile!
    Buon fine settimana, xxxxxxx Ale

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  15. sky-blu-pink22 March 2014 at 17:44

    So lovely! You are so quick with your crochet, and it is always beautiful!

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  16. Natas Nest22 March 2014 at 18:02

    Fantastic!! ♥ I liked the orange, too, but I agree that the pale green is better :-). Happy weekend!!
    Nata xxx

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  17. Nicky Miranda22 March 2014 at 18:37

    A me piace molto la nuova versione,con il verde...si armonizza meglio...Poi ,si sa,é sempre questione di gusti!Brava brava,pure tu stai crochettando alla grande eh!Buona domenica!

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  18. Pigtails22 March 2014 at 19:30

    Ha I went through the same with the Moroccan throw - had three shades of orange in there and after 6 squares decided to ditch the orange. Good call! Your shawl is a winner!!!

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    1. homemade@myplace23 March 2014 at 03:59

      thank you Magda!!!!!
      Now I need a cold place to wear my new shawl………!!!!!! ;oD
      xxxxxxxx Ale

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  19. Helen Philipps22 March 2014 at 22:57

    Your new shawl is stunning and so stylish, Ale! the colour change was definitely the right thing to do. I love the lacy pattern....your crochet is always amazing!
    Happy weekend!
    Helen xox

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  20. Martina22 March 2014 at 23:03

    you know: i love colours, but i prefer the second version. the shawl looks really cozy♥♥♥
    nice weekend, my dear!!
    xxxo, Martina

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    1. homemade@myplace23 March 2014 at 04:01

      I love colours, too, as you know very well!!!! ;oD
      It was a good challenge to try something different!!!!! I'm quite happy with it!!!
      xxxxxxxxxxxx Ale

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  21. yarn and pencil22 March 2014 at 23:44

    Wow, what a difference the green makes, the colours sing together now. Lovely pattern too. Have a great weekend, Tracey xx

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  22. Zaanse Zolder23 March 2014 at 08:51

    Super Mooi !

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  23. Lori ann23 March 2014 at 09:13

    pretty ale!! and i see a fox!

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  24. Vintage Sheet Addict23 March 2014 at 11:44

    It's so pretty and I can just imagine you snuggled up in it, a change every now and then is good for you! :) x

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  25. Unknown23 March 2014 at 12:31

    What a lovely shawl. I like the green colour a lot, but orange would have been all right as well. Not that terrible after all.

    Thanks for sharing the making off.
    Sometime, in a very far future, when time will be no problem, I'll try to make one myself, but before that I'll have to start on your special blanket (the one I 've written about on my blog and I've been wanting to make for ages)

    Have a nice sunday! How is the weather over there? Is it Always good or does it change from time to time?

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    1. homemade@myplace23 March 2014 at 12:52

      Hi Brigitte !!!!
      Orange or green, at the end it's only a question of taste. I love orange, but that particular hue was not of my taste!!!!! ;oD
      Now it's late afternoon in JK ant it's sunny. This morning , instead, was raining a lot!!! Crazy weather !!!!
      xxxxxxx Ale

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  26. Tammy@T's Daily Treasures23 March 2014 at 14:59

    Your brain must be in overdrive all the time and your hands working overtime. I can barely get a dishcloth crocheted most days. :) Have a good week. Tammy

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  27. Maddalena23 March 2014 at 17:36

    Ciao Ale ! Che lavoro veloce e carino, stai facendo molti scialli, uno più bello dell' altro . Io preferisco la versione con il verde , che è anche di una bellissima tonalità , l 'arancione lo userei poco, ma come dici tu è sono una questione di gusti . Sono curiosa di sapere a che altro stai lavorando, io ho ripreso in mano i pennelli e ho le mani in pasta su diversi lavori ! Oggi però mi sono dedicata al giardino .
    Spero che la tua domenica sia trascorsa bene !Un abbraccio e a presto
    Maddalena

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  28. Tweed Thoughts24 March 2014 at 11:43

    Bellissimo, Alessandra! (that's my best Italian, hehe!). The colours worked out great - it's lovely to make something for yourself for a change - enjoy it!!
    Alison x

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  29. Annie Cholewa24 March 2014 at 17:10

    I like both versions, with the orange and with the green, but the right version is obviously the one you'll wear most :)

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  30. Unknown25 March 2014 at 11:05

    Dear Ale,

    You asked me for a translation button in my blog.
    I had one at first, but I didn't work. Especially for you I put on a new one.
    Could you please try it out and let my know whether it is doing its job?

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  31. Maya Kuzman25 March 2014 at 16:22

    It looks wonderful!

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  32. Amy25 March 2014 at 20:52

    Ale, this is so beautiful! I loved the pop of orange but the sweet green is a nice elegant touch too. Changes the shawl's personality!
    ps -- you were wise to weave in the ends as you go -- I try to do that too so that the end isn't a bear! :)

    Amy

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  33. Onliemie26 March 2014 at 08:43

    Beautiful colours that scarf ... sure that orange. All my color!
    And your photos are also nice.
    I'm looking forward to your new project.

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    1. homemade@myplace26 March 2014 at 12:25

      Thank you my dear!!!!!
      ….next project will be ready soon, some sneak peaks will be posted briefly in the week!!!
      xxxxxx Ale

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  34. Igelkotten Milli26 March 2014 at 13:15

    Hi Alessandra!
    I like your works and now i started this floral shawl, i hope it will be beautiful as your! Have a nice day!
    http://milenaplaces.blogspot.com/2014/03/blog-post_9044.html

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  35. creativejewishmom/sara27 March 2014 at 19:02

    Gorgeous! thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday, i like it without the orange ones, funny how that happens sometimes!

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