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Flowers off my hook !!!!

Exactly one month ago I started this flowery project ….

Today, I can show you the simple idea I came out with : a Starburst Flowers Centrepiece !!!

Wanna look?

Please, you are really welcome …



…. some flowery details…





Are you interested in some technical data?

I was working with a 3,5mm hook.
The cottons used are : Catania 100% cotton for the petals ; Sirdar FLIRT double knitting black (SH 226 LOT 91016) for the centres and Sirdar FLIRT double knitting beige (SH 222 LOT 10308) for the outer round; DALLA ROSA 100% cotone perlato (made in Italy!) in white (bagno 117) for the round around the black circle!
The pattern for the STARBURST FLOWER was found on the book "150 Knit & Crochet Motifs" by Heather Lodinsky.
The final measurements of the centrepiece are : 45cm for each side and 41cm in width (or depth?).

More photos …










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Sunday afternoon, I crochet a little black gift for my mum (she is coming to visit us next Sunday!!!)…







This is a lace headband, whose pattern was found on the same Japanese crochet book I was using for the scarf/shawlette pattern (soon a new post about that little beauty !!!!) !!!

xxxx, Alessandra
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  1. Franciens Haakwerk17 February 2015 at 18:06

    Love it, looks almost like spring flowers:)) byebye Francien

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    1. homemade@myplace17 February 2015 at 18:33

      In here it's still summer, but soon it will be autumn!!! I think I'm still set on the European seasons!!! ;oD
      xxxxx Ale

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  2. Maya Kuzman17 February 2015 at 18:27

    Beautiful, beautiful flowers!

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  3. Martina17 February 2015 at 19:00

    Ale, here in germany spring comes soon, hope so...
    and your ♥field of flowers♥ looks really like spring for me♥♥♥
    can´t wait to hear the birds singing...
    xxxo, Martina

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  4. Stins17 February 2015 at 20:56

    What pretty sight all those colourful flowers!
    So great that your mother is visiting, have fun!
    Lots of love, Mirjamxxxx

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    1. homemade@myplace18 February 2015 at 07:22

      thank you Mirjam!!!
      We are all excited about my mum coming!!!
      xxxxxxxx Ale

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  5. Heather 17 February 2015 at 20:57

    I like the black, white and grey with the colour, and a pretty headband, sophisticated! X

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  6. Helen Philipps17 February 2015 at 22:33

    Love the stunning and colourful flowers, and the black lacy headband! How lovely that your mother is visiting....wishing you all a great time, Ale!
    Helen xox

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  7. Barbara18 February 2015 at 10:12

    So cute!!! I really like the flowers, they are perfect for a summer centerpiece!
    See you soon!
    Barbara

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  8. Zaanse Zolder18 February 2015 at 10:49

    I like your flowers! When you make a 1000 more you will have a beautiful springtime shawl :-p

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  9. cristina18 February 2015 at 11:05

    Amo i tuoi fiori, Ale! e la fascia è stupendo!
    Un grande abbraccio!

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  10. Gillian18 February 2015 at 11:57

    The flowers are beautiful and I love the headband.

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  11. Elisabeth Andrée18 February 2015 at 13:43

    Great work, great colors and pictures! Love the Springy flowers!!

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    1. homemade@myplace19 February 2015 at 12:25

      …… great to have you here with all these good comments, Andre'e!!!! ;oD
      love, xxxxxx Ale

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  12. Amy at love made my home18 February 2015 at 14:29

    I love the flowers!! How cute are they! xx

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  13. Kate18 February 2015 at 15:31

    Pretty! Those flowers remind of poppies with the black centers!
    Kate :}

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  14. Maddalena19 February 2015 at 10:02

    Ciao Ale , i fiori mi piacciono molto e mi piace il cotone che hai usato , ha dei bellissimi colori ! Sono sicura che la visita della mamma sarà stata una gran festa per tutti , le hai fatto un bel pensiero e rimango in attesa di saperne di più ! Ti auguro una buona giornata , un abbraccio
    Maddalena

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  15. Linda22 February 2015 at 08:13

    Beautiful and creative. :)

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  16. Amy24 February 2015 at 03:02

    Lovely!!! Can't wait to see you model that headband -- it's beautiful!!

    -Amy

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