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Dear Friends,

…. I have to leave my blog for a while….


…. not because I'm tired of blogging or of you all : NEVER !!!! ….


….. but I, Paolo, Matteo, Tobia and Margot …..


….. are leaving Jakarta…. yes, we are !!!!!! After 4 years of being in Indonesisia….


….. we are moving to a new HOME, another exotic place, btw….


….. our next destination is MAPUTO in MOZAMBIQUE …. !!!!! ……


We are really really really busy at the moment, so I need to concentrate myself on all the things "big move" related….. I have no time for blogging, you see…..


… I really hope to see you all soon, maybe in the late August or September, when we'll be in our new home !!!!
I'll try to visit your blogs when time will allow me !!!!!

xxxx Alessandra

…..P.S. sweet friends, you are just wonderful!!!!! Thank you for all your lovely comments!!!

… and I even found the time, between a furniture sale and some packing, to finish my last crochet work …








I've followed this pattern using a 3,5 mm and making a foundation chain of 190 stitches !!!!
I changed the colours every two rows ( total : 12 rows ).

The neck warmer / cowl has a scallop edge on the side and various and colourful slip stitches to embellish the front of the work: both top and bottom show some picots and single crochet stitches to make them firm and more interesting!!!!

…. again xxxxx Alessandra



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  1. E.17 June 2014 at 04:14

    Oh Ale, I'm so happy for you! I can't wait to read about your new country and see pictures! Good luck with everything! Have a beautiful summer and I hope I'll see you soon!

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  2. homemade@myplace17 June 2014 at 04:41

    Thank you Evi !!!!! There is a lot of excitement around here at the moment!!!!
    xxxxxxx Ale

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  3. yarn and pencil17 June 2014 at 05:24

    Hello lovely Ale...yes a very busy time for you.. I shall be thinking of you over the coming weeks :-)
    With love, Tracey xxx
    Ps... don't feel you have to respond to this... I just wanted to send my very best wishes xxx

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  4. Tammy@T's Daily Treasures17 June 2014 at 06:16

    All the best to you Ale as you make the move. Some of our teachers have moved on to Mozambique. How exciting for you! Look forward to seeing what you have to share from a new country. May it be a smooth transition. Bless you and yours, Tammy

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  5. Gertrude17 June 2014 at 06:16

    Hi, Ale. I just found your blog recently. I'm Gertrude from Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Sadly, you're going to leave Indonesia soon. I love the way you enjoy your neighborhood in Jakarta and you have scrumptious yarns, too! I wonder where you bought them in Indonesia. Or, did you buy them oversea? Well, have a great time to pack your things in boxes. See you!

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    1. homemade@myplace17 June 2014 at 06:30

      Hi Gertrude !!!! Nice to have you here!!!! Some of my scrumptious yarn was bought here in Indonesia, in malls like Pondok Indah mall and Lippo Kemang mall, both in Jakarta!!
      Thank you for your kind visit and comment, xxxxx Ale

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  6. Lori ann17 June 2014 at 06:24

    don't worry ale, we will be here waiting. you are moving to my favorite place!!! well, my favorite continent. wishing you a safe easy move. take care!

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  7. Stins17 June 2014 at 07:34

    My goodness Ale, what a huge change, so exciting!!!
    I hope all goes well with packing and moving and I'm looking forward to see you later this year!
    Lots of love from Mirjam.

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  8. homemade@myplace17 June 2014 at 07:39

    …..You know, I'm all day at home packing and selling some pieces of furniture !!!!! This is the worst part!!! I'm so excited and …. really tired right now!!!! ;oD
    xxxxxxx see you soon, Ale

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  9. ANNASOER 17 June 2014 at 07:45

    Dear Alessandra, I hope all will go well, have a safe trip and the best of luck to you and your family! Looking forward to see your writings again in august! xxx Annasoer :)

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  10. Maddalena17 June 2014 at 08:39

    Ciao Ale !Un trasloco importante !Che vita avventurosa, invidio la vostra possibilità di conoscere luoghi e culture diverse, io mi accontenterò di seguirle dai tuoi scatti , anche la gattina viene con voi ! Bene , allora ti aspettano settimane intense , mi raccomando, ogni tanto fatti sentire , lo sai che ti seguo anche su fb !Bellissima la coperta che hai iniziato!Un abbraccio e alla prossima
    Maddy

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  11. Anonymous17 June 2014 at 08:54

    Hello Ale,

    That is exciting news and I am happy that you and your family have found a new exotic home to go to. I wish you all the luck in the world with moving out, the journey and moving into your new place! I am looking forward to all the things you have to show and tell. Sweet Ale take care!

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  12. homemade@myplace17 June 2014 at 08:58

    Oh Andree', what can I say? I would love to hugh you tight!!!!
    Thank you, xxxxxxxx Ale

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  13. Margaret17 June 2014 at 09:14

    Dear Alessandra, Have a save and good move to your next home. This busy time cost a lot of concentration and energy. After the move you can tell us all about the exciting things that are happening and about your new home. I love to hear about it. For now I wish you and your family goed luck and a pleasant move.

    To care, Margaret

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  14. Happy in red17 June 2014 at 09:14

    Wow, that's exciting! Good luck on the move and please do check in every now and then :'(

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  15. Tinie17 June 2014 at 09:22

    Dear, dear Ale, I will wait for you to return blogging. I hope everything will go smoothly and that everything will be ok while moving to Mozambique. It will be a great change but I think you will manage with your family. Say Hi to your boys and till later. Love from Holland, XXX Tinie

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  16. Unknown17 June 2014 at 09:33

    Oh, just when I restarted my blog :-)
    But I wish you a very good "move" to Mozambique. Sounds exciting and exotic. Hope you settle in very fast so we can read you sooner than august. Save trip!!!
    grts
    Pixie

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    1. homemade@myplace17 June 2014 at 10:42

      Thank you very much Pixie!!!!! ;oD
      xxxxxxx Ale

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  17. Franciens Haakwerk17 June 2014 at 09:41

    Dear Alessandra. what an excitement, moving away from the place you lived now for 4 years, leaving friends behind and going to a new place, what you have to make again a real cozy place for you all. But you know, where the heart is, is your home:)) Good luck for all of you and hoping to see soon beautifull pictures of your new place. Byebye............. hugs Francien

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    1. homemade@myplace17 June 2014 at 10:40

      Yeah…. beautiful and sad at the same time a big move…..!!!!! I'm curious to know what the new adventure will offer us!!!! ;oD
      xxxxxx Ale

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  18. Heather 17 June 2014 at 10:20

    such an exciting move, can't wait to hear more. I think another colourful place, it will suit very well! Good luck with all the arranging and changes for you all, Heather X

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  19. Helen 17 June 2014 at 10:23

    Good luck with the move, what an exciting time :) Hope everything goes well and will look forward to reading about Mozambique in a few months :)

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  20. Lizette17 June 2014 at 10:36

    Wow, that's a real MOVE! Good luck with everything, and do'nt forget to relax so now and then...

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  21. cristina17 June 2014 at 11:26

    Ale! How wonderful is to see so much the world! for me, your life seems fascinating like a movie! and the places, as you say, are sooooooo exotic! I wish you luck on your new trip and I hope soon may have everything ready in their new home. I await for you! good luck, Ale! Kisses from Catalonia!

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  22. millefeuilles17 June 2014 at 11:49

    Thinking of you all! Good luck with the move lovely lady!

    Stephanie

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  23. Martina17 June 2014 at 12:14

    Have all a good go, my dear♥♥♥
    xxx, Martina

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  24. Chris in de haak17 June 2014 at 13:08

    Wow that'exciting you are moving to another beautiful country.
    I will really miss your posts, good luck with the move.
    See you again, big hug,
    Chris

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    1. homemade@myplace17 June 2014 at 15:51

      thank you Chris, you are really sweet!!!!
      xxxxxxx Ale

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  25. ZootyOwl17 June 2014 at 14:13

    Lovely and colourful! Mozambique is a gorgeous country! Have visited a few times and I just LOVE it!

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    1. homemade@myplace17 June 2014 at 15:52

      Good to know Zeina!!! I'll ask you more informations once there!!!!
      xxxxxxx Ale

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  26. Nicky Miranda17 June 2014 at 14:33

    Non so come tu faccia a crochettare e a organizzare un trasloco di questo tipo:sei magica!Buon lavoro e buon tutto!Ci si rivede nella nuova casa e nella nuova Terra!Baci!

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  27. Stel17 June 2014 at 14:55

    Joehooo!! Quite the change! Hope to see you somewhere around our parts, Ale

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    1. Stel17 June 2014 at 14:57

      ("Enter-ed" too quickly)

      All the best with the packing and shipping and moving and unpacking. While your be travelling via SA? Now you can order from I Love Yarn!

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    2. homemade@myplace17 June 2014 at 15:50

      I'm sure we'll meet one day!!!! ;oD
      I was wondering where to buy my yarn….!!!!!…. THANK YOU!!!
      xxxxxxxx Ale

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  28. Vintage Jane17 June 2014 at 14:58

    You are an adventurer! Good luck to you and your family with your move and I hope you all settle into your new home quickly and happily. Take care. M x

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  29. Maya Kuzman17 June 2014 at 15:02

    How exciting! Good luck with packing and traveling!

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  30. Kate17 June 2014 at 15:04

    So very exciting! Good luck with your move, and can't wait to hear from you from your new home!!!
    Kate :}

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  31. HaakBrei-n17 June 2014 at 19:00

    Good luck with moving to your new home, wow Mozambique! And also I can't wait to hear you from your new home. With lot's of love X Chantal ♡

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  32. Lissa17 June 2014 at 19:39

    Good luck with your new adventure!!

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  33. Nathalie17 June 2014 at 21:57

    You sure must miss blogging the next months, as much as we will miss your blogs! Good luck in your new home, city, country and even new continent! I wish you a smooth and save move and a great summer! xxx Nathalie

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  34. Janneke Assink17 June 2014 at 22:14

    Wow, a wonderful piece of crochet! And how exciting, this big move! All the luck in the world moving and making yourselves a new home!

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  35. Tweed Thoughts18 June 2014 at 09:55

    Aw, will miss you soooooo much Alessandra! Such exciting news though!!! Look forward to reading and seeing fabulous posts from Mozambique :) Hope your move goes well - keep crocheting, it will keep you sane, hehe! Will be thinking of you :)
    Alison x

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  36. Myriam18 June 2014 at 10:30

    Vive internet! ou que tu sois, nous ne te quittons pas...
    Bon courage pour ce grand changement, tu nous raconteras, j'espere
    xoxo Myriam

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  37. homemade@myplace18 June 2014 at 10:38

    Merci Myriam!!!! <3
    xxxxxx Ale

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  38. Bordando mí vida18 June 2014 at 13:52

    I hope to see you soon here!!
    :)

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  39. ...Nina Nixon...19 June 2014 at 10:44

    Oh wow Alessandra - it looks like a few of us our having big moves this year.

    Good luck - it will be wonderful.

    Nina x

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  40. heidi21 June 2014 at 22:45

    Spero che tu avrai un posto bellissimo in Mozambique! Mi piacerebbe di viaggiare a gli altri paesi come te, vivere in Svizzera e stato uno delle piu belle mesi dela mia vita.
    Sono securo di riverdere il tuo arte di croccia dopo la estate, qui nella tua blog,
    Saluti di Heidi (Olanda)

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    1. homemade@myplace22 June 2014 at 04:23

      Grazie mille Heidi per il tuo bellissimo augurio !!!!!
      Spero di rivedervi presto, voi tutte !!!
      xxxxxx Ale

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  41. Kathryn Vercillo22 June 2014 at 03:00

    What a huge, wonderful move. I hope that everything goes beautifully and look forward to your blog return when you're settled!

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  42. homemade@myplace22 June 2014 at 04:25

    You are very kind Katrhyn, thank you !!!!! ;oD
    see you soon, xxxxxx Ale

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  43. Amy22 June 2014 at 20:06

    Ale, what an exciting new adventure!!!! I hope you have a little time to crochet when you're not packing!!! :) :)

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  44. Miss Creatuurtje22 June 2014 at 23:14

    A lot of succes with the moving out and moving in a new place and home!

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  45. E Strea Chikitu24 June 2014 at 12:06

    wow! Good luck on this adventur.
    And by the way, you won''t need that beautiful scarf there!

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  46. Crafty in the Med24 June 2014 at 16:04

    Exotic to more exotic!!! Really look forward to your photographs of your new home. All the very best with your move.

    keep well

    Amanda xx

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  47. sky-blu-pink24 June 2014 at 22:02

    Wow! I wish you a stressfree and successful move, and enjoy your African chapter! I look forward to welcoming you back again and hearing all about your afventires!

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  48. Onliemie25 June 2014 at 22:51

    Heel veel moed met de verhuizing! Dat wordt een drukke tijd... spannend zo helemaal weer naar een nieuwe omgeving. Ik ben echt benieuwd naar welke mooie plek jullie gaan verhuizen!
    Alvast heel veel geluk gewenst in je nieuwe thuis!
    Je halswarmer in ripple stitsch is heel zomers! Zeker ook door de kleurtjes!
    Hopelijk tot over enkele weken weer?

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    1. homemade@myplace26 June 2014 at 10:05

      Thank you for your wishes!!!! I'll be back soon, when all this craziness will be finished!!!!
      xxxxxxxx Ale

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  49. Haafner30 June 2014 at 14:06

    Hallo Alessandra,
    Wow, from Indonesia to Mozambique, that's quite an interesting move! Good luck with the big jump!
    All best, xxhaafner
    PS. Lovely ripple!

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    1. homemade@myplace30 June 2014 at 15:37

      …. I'm quite excited and a little bit scared, too!!!! We'll see what the new adventure will bring to us all!!! Thank you for the wishes and thank you for liking my "ripples"!!!
      xxxxxxxx Ale

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  50. Anonymous2 July 2014 at 13:17

    Ciao Alessandra leggo solo oggi di questa grande novità.
    In bocca al lupo per tutto. Ti seguirò come sempre anche se da un altro meridiano.
    Un saluto Maria Luisa

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    1. homemade@myplace2 July 2014 at 13:20

      Grazie Maria Luisa !!!!!
      Ci sentiamo presto, xxxxxx Ale

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  51. Heather 4 July 2014 at 09:08

    lovely to see you Ale, I've been thinking about you! good luck with the move. It's going to be so colourful there, I'm sure you will love it! Heather X

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  52. Natas Nest7 July 2014 at 17:47

    Pretty cowl ♥. Good luck with your move, dear Ale, enjoy the new home :-). Looking forward to having you back in blogland! Nata xxx

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  53. Unknown7 July 2014 at 23:57

    WOW Ale! Mozambique calling! Can't wait to read your posts from a new country.
    What a life you have!

    Lots of courage with the packing (must be one hell of a job to do so)

    See you in August!

    Brigitte

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    1. homemade@myplace9 July 2014 at 02:46

      ......packing : done!!!!!
      We have to close our luggages and then....bye bye JK!!!!
      SEE YOU SOON, xxxxxx Ale

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  54. ak_at_home.blogspot.com10 July 2014 at 22:23

    What's cool! Good luck! I miss your blog posts ;-)
    Xxx Anneke

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  55. Anonymous12 July 2014 at 08:07

    Best of luck with your move, look forward to seeing you again when you return!! Janette xox

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  56. Pigtails14 July 2014 at 21:50

    Just popping in to say I hope all is well during your period of transition!

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    1. homemade@myplace14 July 2014 at 23:43

      Hi Magda!!!! Right now we are in Italy for a short holiday! On the 3rd of August we'll fly to Maputo!!! Thank you for your kind interest, xxxxxx Ale

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  57. Helen Philipps16 July 2014 at 00:20

    Good luck with your move and settling in to your new home! Looking forward to hearing all about it! Your crochet in this post is beautiful, Ale!
    Helen xox

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  58. Unknown22 July 2014 at 17:30

    Bon voyage lovely Alessandra, what a wonderful move, you will love it. Can't wait to catch up with all your adventures. Big hugs and loves
    Dorothyxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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    1. homemade@myplace22 July 2014 at 18:15

      Hi Dorothy!!!
      Just few weeks and I'll be back!!! ;oD
      Xxxxxxxx Ale

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  59. la31 July 2014 at 20:29

    Oh I'm so rubbish, only just seen this, was sitting here thinking that I haven't seen or heard from you for a while and ta da!!! you are moving!!! I am so excited for you and I can't believe you are going to somewhere even MORE exotic..you lucky girl. I hope the move goes well and you and your boys (and Margot) are all okay....can't wait to hear all about it and see pictures of your new home :o) xxxx

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  60. marmarel7 August 2014 at 07:46

    Wow Mozambique... I hope everything is going well at all. I didn't read your last blogpost, was a bit busy before we went to Sweden. We are back now and I thaught: I didn't see a blogpost from you for a long time.
    I'm looking forward to hear from you new place!!
    Greetings from Marijke

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  61. Taci simmons11 August 2014 at 08:07

    Wow ... That seems wonderful. Hope you will enjoy Mocanbique and the kids have a blast. We will all be here when u m
    Come back :)

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    1. homemade@myplace11 August 2014 at 08:26

      Hi Taciana ! We are in Mozambique right now and things are going on well, thank you!!!
      Started to blog yesterday : yay !!!!
      xxxxxx Ale

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