I wrote a photo tutorial to follow in case you want to crochet a circle in a rectangle (here and here), because I needed some rectangles (with circles in the middle!) to prepare a bunting for the upcoming event in school, that is International Week!
Not just a colourful bunting, but one dedicated to Europe …. and I did it !!!
This morning I completed it …
I needed to embroider 12 stars (the real flag has 13 stars on it!) on each flag …. I have 16 flags, so I decided to work the simplest stars ever, just using some straight stitches, some yellow yarn and a yarn needle…. yesterday afternoon I completed this task ! ;oD
This morning ….
…. I started to join the flags : with the royal blue yarn and a 4mm hook, I crocheted 100 chains, then I picked my first flag and I continued to crochet into the top of the top stitches (using single crochets). At the end the flag (so for all the spaces between two adjacent flags) I crocheted 15 chains ….
…. and I completed the work, crocheting other 100 chains after the last flag ….
Because of the weight of the bunting (and to break the monotony of the blue), I decided to add an extra row of single crochets, using the same bright yellow, that worked beautifully for the stars before ….
…. Tobia had some fun in taking a couple of pictures of me while crocheting ….
…. then the camera was back again in my hands ….
…. and the bunting was made ….
I'm really happy about this bunting, that is effective ( and eye catching!), I think!!! ;oD
Tomorrow morning the school PTA will see it for the first time …. I just cross my fingers !!!!
xxxx Alessandra
Today links : Link your Stuff!, Craft Schooling Sunday and Busy Fingers Showing Off !! #61 !!!!
Not just a colourful bunting, but one dedicated to Europe …. and I did it !!!
This morning I completed it …
I needed to embroider 12 stars (the real flag has 13 stars on it!) on each flag …. I have 16 flags, so I decided to work the simplest stars ever, just using some straight stitches, some yellow yarn and a yarn needle…. yesterday afternoon I completed this task ! ;oD
This morning ….
…. I started to join the flags : with the royal blue yarn and a 4mm hook, I crocheted 100 chains, then I picked my first flag and I continued to crochet into the top of the top stitches (using single crochets). At the end the flag (so for all the spaces between two adjacent flags) I crocheted 15 chains ….
…. and I completed the work, crocheting other 100 chains after the last flag ….
Because of the weight of the bunting (and to break the monotony of the blue), I decided to add an extra row of single crochets, using the same bright yellow, that worked beautifully for the stars before ….
…. Tobia had some fun in taking a couple of pictures of me while crocheting ….
…. then the camera was back again in my hands ….
…. and the bunting was made ….
I'm really happy about this bunting, that is effective ( and eye catching!), I think!!! ;oD
Tomorrow morning the school PTA will see it for the first time …. I just cross my fingers !!!!
xxxx Alessandra
Today links : Link your Stuff!, Craft Schooling Sunday and Busy Fingers Showing Off !! #61 !!!!
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Wow Ale, I can imagine you are happy with your European bunting! It looks special and I like the yellow stitches that shapes the circles! Well done! :)
ReplyDeletethank you Andre'e !!! The only thing that make me "upset" is that during the weekend we had a horrible weather, so the pics are not that good …. sigh!!!
ReplyDeletexxxxxx Ale
I think you nailed it with this one! The PTA will be stunned!
ReplyDeleteGreat job - you had lots to do but it is worth it
You are amazing, Ale! Such a great job....the whole thing looks stunning and I am sure the PTA will think so too.
ReplyDeleteHelen xox
Hello Ales I know I'm repeating myself as I have just commented on your FB page but I must say this bunting is very effective and the school must surely be impressed with it!!
ReplyDeletekeep well
Amanda x
The flag of the European Community! Well done!
ReplyDeletethank you Brigitte!!!!
Deletexxxxx Ale
Hi Alessandra, The Eurovision symbol, what a great bunting, I am sure they will be happy at school tomorrow, no worries, byeeee Francien
ReplyDeletethank you so much Francien!!! You were right : the PTA was really pleased with my work!!!!
Deletexxxxx Ale
Great job they will love it at school.
ReplyDeleteGrtz,
Chris
they did !!!!!
Deletethank you, xxxxx Ale
Oh, I love this. The combo of embroidery and crochet is so pretty!
ReplyDeletethank you Pammy Sue !!!!
Deletexxxxxx Ale
Wow, you did great work, they will love it!!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Marijke
That's a lovely idea to embroider the stars on the square. Beautiful bunting:)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant Alessandra!!! You really are a clever lady. xx
ReplyDeleteI love this!!!
ReplyDeleteglad you like it, Anneke!!!!
Deletexxxxx Ale
It turned out so well Ale! I'm sure the school will love it too!
ReplyDeleteKate :}
It's wonderful, Ale! Well done! You must be pleased with it! :)
ReplyDeleteHave a good week!
Ingrid xx
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thank you Ingrid !!!!
Deletehappy week to you, too, xxxxx Ale
Super, Ale!! Looks fantastic, great job. I'm sure they will love it at school! Have a good week :D
ReplyDeleteNata xxx
I think it looks great Ale - the school's PTA will love it I'm sure. :)
ReplyDeletethey were really pleased with it!!!!! ;oD
Deletethank you Debi, xxxxxx Ale
I think that de PTA will love it also. you made it with love and it's saying clearly EUROPE. Love Tinie
ReplyDeleteoooh! Ale! Your bunting looks fabulous!
ReplyDeletethank you!!!!!!!! ;oD
Deletexxxxxx Ale
It's brilliant, Alessandra!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteCarly
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Well done!! The bunting looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteglad you like it Gillian!!!!
Deletethank you, xxxx Ale
you are and remains a European woman, very very good idea this european flag line, they will find it very beautiful, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteX Chantal
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ReplyDeleteHallo Alexandra,
ReplyDeletethats very very cute. Great idee.
greatings send you Conny
E' bellissimo Ale ! W l' Europa !
ReplyDeleteE' semplicemente stupenda!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! So clever!
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Jillxo
thank you Jill!!!!!
Deletexxxxxx Ale
ha ha and then they will know who they are dealing with!! genius indeed X
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