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Mini granny squares into a cowl !!!!

… I have only KNITTED one cowl before ( here and here ), not crocheted one….. never ….

….. but from today I can say that : I DID IT !

It all started with crocheting some granny squares ( 3 rounds each, with a 3,5mm hook), in 3 different colours ( light grey, turquoise and teal ), joined together with the "join as you go" method, forming some rectangles…





…. it was an easy project to crochet and so relaxing at the same time …..




I choose to work 3 stripes for my cowl and each one is made of 6 "rectangles".
In a couple of days it was completed and sewn …





…. and I had to try it on !!!! …..



…. but I was not able to leave it as it was …. so imagine what happened next….

I choose a fourth colour ( black : beautiful colour, but a nightmare to see the stitches …. sigh! ) and I crocheted 1 simple row with granny shells, one for the top and for the bottom of the cowl …

…. honestly, I couldn't avoid to crochet even a pompom edge ….. so sorry …. ;oD !!!!! ….








… I have then added some black whip stitches around the light grey rectangles ….



… and tried again on me ….


…. my dummy friend was getting a little bit envious, so …. I had to share …..





…. you know, we are such good friends ….. !!!!!!!

xxxx Alessandra

Today links : Link your Stuff ! and Craft Schooling Sunday !!!
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  1. Stel5 June 2014 at 11:46

    I love the pom-pom edge!

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  2. Helen 5 June 2014 at 11:55

    It's gorgeous! love the colours :)

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    1. homemade@myplace5 June 2014 at 12:32

      Thank you Helen !!!
      Congratulations for your wedding!!!!
      xxxxxxx Ale

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  3. Anonymous5 June 2014 at 12:51

    Very nice edge! :) and I love the photo of you wearing your new cowl!!

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    1. homemade@myplace5 June 2014 at 13:01

      …. yes, me and my crazy hair!!!!! ;oD
      xxxxxxx Ale

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  4. Annette5 June 2014 at 13:22

    Beautiful!! What a great idea.

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  5. Anonymous5 June 2014 at 13:28

    E' bellissimo, fresco e giovanile. Proprio il genere che piace a me.
    Lo indossi molto bene,è un piacere per gli occhi.
    A presto
    Maria Luisa

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    1. homemade@myplace5 June 2014 at 13:30

      Grazie Maria Luisa, sei davvero gentilissima !!!!!
      xxxxxx Ale

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  6. Tinie5 June 2014 at 13:50

    Dear Ale, It really looks great. The colors you used could be my choice. Love Tinie

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  7. hooksandyarns5 June 2014 at 13:50

    It's beautiful Ale. I love the colors you used, and the black pompom edge is perfect for it. Have a great day. :)

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    1. homemade@myplace5 June 2014 at 13:53

      thank you ! thank you ! thank you, Debi !!!!!!!!
      xxxxxxx Ale

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  8. Kate5 June 2014 at 14:41

    Fun! I love the colors!
    Kate :}

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  9. Heather 5 June 2014 at 15:01

    great the edging really sets it off. Nice to see you! Heather x

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  10. Unknown5 June 2014 at 15:52

    Gorgeous!
    It looks better on you than on your dummy friend. I like you in it. Those naughty eyes!

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    1. homemade@myplace6 June 2014 at 12:04

      You are really sweet Brigitte!!!! Thank you !!!!! ;oD
      …. my naughty eyes …… eh! eh! eh!

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  11. HaakBrei-n5 June 2014 at 15:53

    Nice to see you, Ale! X Chantal

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  12. Natas Nest5 June 2014 at 18:23

    Great!! ♥ Nice colors, lovely border and I like the stitched seams :-). Suits you well!!!
    Nata xxx

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  13. Maya Kuzman5 June 2014 at 21:42

    It's gorgeous! I love how the grey stands out, and the black crocheted trim is the true touch!

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  14. sky-blu-pink5 June 2014 at 23:19

    Great colours, and the black trim and detail stitch really stand out!

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  15. Tanya6 June 2014 at 08:25

    I love the colors you chose! And that pom-pom edging!

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  16. cristina6 June 2014 at 10:37

    It is very beautiful, Ale! gray and blue combination is always nice!
    Thank you for waiting for me ... your comment made ​​my happy!
    Thanks ...

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  17. Crafty in the Med6 June 2014 at 10:45

    That black edging is definitely the finishing touch!!! I liked the combination of grey and blue squares but I certain like it much more with the black enhancing it!!!

    keep well

    Amanda xx

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  18. Riitta Sinikka7 June 2014 at 18:00

    ♥ ooo, very beautiful! ♥xxx Riitta

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  19. Nicky Miranda7 June 2014 at 22:40

    Mi piacciono tantissimo i colori.In sto periodo ho la passione per il turchese e le sue varie gradazioni!Però mi fai caldo solo a guardarti:qui oggi si schiatta!;-))Buona domenica

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  20. Tweed Thoughts8 June 2014 at 11:43

    Just brilliant Alessandra - loooooove your embellishments ie. the pom poms and stitching :) :) Re. your dummy - well it's good to have friends, tee hee!!!
    Alison xx

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  21. Anonymous8 June 2014 at 15:02

    Ciao! Sono capitata qui dopo aver visto il tuo mandala per Yarndale su Pinterest...e ho gironzolato un po' qua e là guardando i tuoi lavori e il luoghi che ti circondano...tornerò a trovarti presto.

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    1. homemade@myplace8 June 2014 at 15:21

      Grazie Laura!!!
      Sei la benvenuta, a presto
      Xxxxxx Ale

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  22. homemade@myplace8 June 2014 at 15:20

    Thank you !!!
    Xxxxxx Ale

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  23. Angeline8 June 2014 at 21:19

    Firts I read owl and thought...ohhh Alessandra is busy with little granny's again like with the fox,but than I saw it was a cowl!!!Whahaaa...but it's also very lovely...you did again great work!

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  24. creativejewishmom/sara10 June 2014 at 22:31

    Fantastic and love the colors! And that edging, is so much fun to crochet and looks amazing! Thanks so much for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

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  25. Laura12 June 2014 at 02:13

    What a great cowl! I especially love the fringe. xoxo

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  26. Annie Cholewa12 June 2014 at 13:12

    I'm loving that edging ... pure fun :)

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  27. Helen Philipps15 June 2014 at 18:17

    Gorgeous cowl, Ale! I love the colours and the black bobble edging is perfect!
    Helen xox

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  28. Haafner30 June 2014 at 14:08

    Very nice! And very cute edge!

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    1. homemade@myplace30 June 2014 at 15:34

      that edge!!!!! People really love pompoms!!!!! ;oD
      thank you, xxxxxx Ale

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  29. BabalaMami6 January 2015 at 22:14

    I don't know the "join-as-you-go" method?
    could you plese describe?
    thanks

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    1. homemade@myplace10 January 2015 at 17:33

      It's a little bit too long to describe…..
      I suggest you to have a look to some photo tutorials about this method ono YouTube and on the following blogs : Attic24 and My Rose Valley!!! Another good place is Pinterest : search for the join as you go method and you will find a lot !!!!
      xxxxxx Ale

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