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Another little gift for my mum ….

Just browsing trough the pages of this Japanese crochet book …



… I found a lovely pattern for a simple scarf ( picture on page 3, pattern/chart on page 36) ….



I chose, for the body of the scarf, to crochet with a 3,5mm hook a warm yellow yarn by katia (Merino Blend, 55% merino and 45% acrylic, colour 19, tint/dye-lot 47988)….






…. you can see very well the polka dots pop out from the filet background ….





…. especially, when the fabric is backlit on the back of an old wooden chair ….





For the border I decided to use a contrasting yarn ( still katia, but Oxford, 50% wool, 45% acrylic, 5% viscose, colour 207, tint./dye-lot 48080A) in blue ….





I could go on forever in taking photos ….






Details ….






…. and this is how I presented the gifts to my mum …. headband and golden scarf ….



xxxx, Alessandra

Today links : Link your Stuff ! , Craft Schooling Sunday and Busy Fingers Showing Off #83 !!!




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  1. Things and Thoughts6 March 2015 at 18:00

    Che bel lavoro come sempre! Quanto sara gradita tua mama!

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  2. ak_at_home.blogspot.com6 March 2015 at 18:17

    Beautiful color and pattern. I love polka dots!

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  3. Kate6 March 2015 at 18:34

    So pretty! That yarn is beautiful as well!
    Kate :}

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  4. Franciens Haakwerk6 March 2015 at 18:37

    That's a nice gift:) byebye Francien

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  5. Stel6 March 2015 at 18:47

    A nice and sunny scarf!
    Ale, aren't those books just the best? I have three here, have made exactly one pattern (more to come this autumn), but I just love looking at the designs :-D

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  6. Maya Kuzman6 March 2015 at 22:43

    It is lovely and in my favorite color!

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  7. Haafner7 March 2015 at 03:03

    Nice pattern, lovely scarf. Your mother will be very happy!
    Love Japanese crochet books...
    Happy weekend to you,
    xhaafner

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    1. homemade@myplace7 March 2015 at 08:56

      Mum is happy!!!! ;oD
      thank you and enjoy your asian weekend, xxxxx Ale

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  8. Heather 7 March 2015 at 10:15

    lovely, the contrasting blue is just right! X

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  9. Stins7 March 2015 at 10:49

    What a great effect, and a lovely scarf!
    Looks like a nice book too... :-)
    Love, Mirjamxxxx

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    1. homemade@myplace8 March 2015 at 14:57

      …..thank you Mirjam!!!!
      the book has some good patterns to try!!!! ;oD
      xxxxxx Ale

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  10. Helen Philipps7 March 2015 at 12:59

    Such a pretty scarf!!
    Helen xox

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  11. Hanne7 March 2015 at 15:47

    Curiosity.
    I am curious to know how one come about a japanese book.
    Do you speek the language, maybe?
    It is a very pretty scarf, you've found. In the book...??
    Hanne. Denmark

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    1. homemade@myplace8 March 2015 at 15:02

      Hi Hanne!!!
      No need to know how to read Japanese : you have to know, instead, the international graphic symbols for crochet! Then you can easily read/use the charts !!!
      Thank you, xxxx Ale

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    2. Hanne8 March 2015 at 15:20

      Yes i am familiar with the various crochet symbols.
      And my curiosity was also mostly about how
      you came about the japanese book.
      It's not as if one can buy them in most bookstores here. :-)

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    3. homemade@myplace8 March 2015 at 15:27

      Oh well, I bought all my japanese crochet books while we were still living in Jakarta (Indonesia). There was a big japanese bookstore over there (named Kinokuniya) and it was a pleasure to go there !!!! I know that there are some sellers on Etsy : maybe you could try over there!!!
      Have a good week, xxxxx Ale

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  12. cristina7 March 2015 at 17:17

    Quale dono così bello, Ale! Mi piace il colore di questa sciarpa! sua madre sarà molto felice!
    Buona giornata!

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  13. Chris in de haak7 March 2015 at 18:35

    Beautiful scarf love the polka dots.
    Gratulations for your mom.
    Grtz,
    Chris

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  14. Pammy Sue7 March 2015 at 18:36

    Beautiful! Will be perfect for spring with that pretty yellow.

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    1. homemade@myplace8 March 2015 at 15:04

      Yes, I had spring in my mind while crocheting!!!! ;oD
      xxxxx Ale

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  15. Amy at love made my home7 March 2015 at 22:49

    It is a lovely pattern, and much nicer in your beautiful yarn and with the grey edge!! xx

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  16. Nicky Miranda8 March 2015 at 00:02

    Mi piace un sacco,modello e colore!Tua mamma sarà contentissima!Buona domenica!

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  17. Martina8 March 2015 at 11:13

    Ale´s mum must be a happy mum...
    really beautiful work♥
    xxx, Martina

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    1. homemade@myplace8 March 2015 at 15:04

      Thank you Martina!!!!
      hugs and love, xxxxx Ale

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  18. creativejewishmom/sara9 March 2015 at 11:54

    Love it and great to see you on craft schooling Sunday!

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    1. homemade@myplace9 March 2015 at 12:18

      Hi Sara!!! I would love to be constant blogger, but here in Maputo i have very often problems with the internet, so ….
      xxxxx ale

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  19. Maddalena9 March 2015 at 19:11

    Anche questa molto bella , di sicuro tua mamma avrà modo di usare i tuoi regali e pensare a te !
    Un abbraccio
    Maddy

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  20. Amy11 March 2015 at 02:03

    Ale, that blue border makes the colors pop!! Awesome -- what a sweet gift :) :)

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  21. Tweed Thoughts11 March 2015 at 13:56

    Oooooh, pretty! Lovely work Ale - your Mum is sure to love it :) :)
    Alison xx

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  22. Unknown17 March 2015 at 16:02

    I love that scarf, and I want the pattern! Yours turned out lovely, I am sure your mom will love it. Thanks for sharing. :-)
    ~Crystal

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  23. Elisabeth Andrée18 March 2015 at 15:46

    Sorry, I am so late to say that I like your scarf! Your mother must be happy with it and feel proud of you!!

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  24. Ingrid K.21 March 2015 at 11:12

    Hello Ale! I love your scarf, it is beautiful! I love everything about it, the pattern, the colours of the yarn!!! Gorgeous! <3

    Ingrid xx
    http://myfunkycrochet.blogspot.be

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  25. Natas Nest26 March 2015 at 16:30

    Wonderful!! ♥ Pretty pattern, great yellow. The border is a perfect finish, could you tell me how you made it? Thanks in advance :-). Nata xxx

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