… 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 !!!
….. 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 !!!
I love the pom-pom edge!
ReplyDeletethank you Stel !!!!!
Deletexxxxx Ale
It's gorgeous! love the colours :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Helen !!!
DeleteCongratulations for your wedding!!!!
xxxxxxx Ale
Very nice edge! :) and I love the photo of you wearing your new cowl!!
ReplyDelete…. yes, me and my crazy hair!!!!! ;oD
Deletexxxxxxx Ale
Beautiful!! What a great idea.
ReplyDeletethank you Annette!!!
Deletexxxxxx Ale
E' bellissimo, fresco e giovanile. Proprio il genere che piace a me.
ReplyDeleteLo indossi molto bene,è un piacere per gli occhi.
A presto
Maria Luisa
Grazie Maria Luisa, sei davvero gentilissima !!!!!
Deletexxxxxx Ale
Dear Ale, It really looks great. The colors you used could be my choice. Love Tinie
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Ale. I love the colors you used, and the black pompom edge is perfect for it. Have a great day. :)
ReplyDeletethank you ! thank you ! thank you, Debi !!!!!!!!
Deletexxxxxxx Ale
Fun! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteKate :}
great the edging really sets it off. Nice to see you! Heather x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIt looks better on you than on your dummy friend. I like you in it. Those naughty eyes!
You are really sweet Brigitte!!!! Thank you !!!!! ;oD
Delete…. my naughty eyes …… eh! eh! eh!
Nice to see you, Ale! X Chantal
ReplyDeleteThank you my dear !!!!! ;oD
Deletexxxxxx Ale
Great!! ♥ Nice colors, lovely border and I like the stitched seams :-). Suits you well!!!
ReplyDeleteNata xxx
It's gorgeous! I love how the grey stands out, and the black crocheted trim is the true touch!
ReplyDeleteGreat colours, and the black trim and detail stitch really stand out!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you chose! And that pom-pom edging!
ReplyDeleteIt is very beautiful, Ale! gray and blue combination is always nice!
ReplyDeleteThank you for waiting for me ... your comment made my happy!
Thanks ...
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!!!
ReplyDeletekeep well
Amanda xx
♥ ooo, very beautiful! ♥xxx Riitta
ReplyDeleteMi 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
ReplyDeleteJust brilliant Alessandra - loooooove your embellishments ie. the pom poms and stitching :) :) Re. your dummy - well it's good to have friends, tee hee!!!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
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.
ReplyDeleteGrazie Laura!!!
DeleteSei la benvenuta, a presto
Xxxxxx Ale
Thank you !!!
ReplyDeleteXxxxxx Ale
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!
ReplyDeleteFantastic 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!
ReplyDeletethank you Sara!!!!!
Deletexxxxxxx Ale
What a great cowl! I especially love the fringe. xoxo
ReplyDeletethank you so much Laura!!!!
Deletexxxxxx Ale
I'm loving that edging ... pure fun :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cowl, Ale! I love the colours and the black bobble edging is perfect!
ReplyDeleteHelen xox
Very nice! And very cute edge!
ReplyDeletethat edge!!!!! People really love pompoms!!!!! ;oD
Deletethank you, xxxxxx Ale
I don't know the "join-as-you-go" method?
ReplyDeletecould you plese describe?
thanks
It's a little bit too long to describe…..
DeleteI 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