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… Oh yes, quite a lot !!!! Just to relax and to forget about all the mess around me !!!! ;oD I posted something on my  Facebook page , such as a trio of floral coasters, my version of the popular  south bay shawlette , a couple of necklaces made with tiny roses and a  triangle crocheted infinity scarf  !!!! But today I'll show you other things that I didn't post anywhere !!! a long necklace made with a curlicue (the foundation chain was made with more than 400 chains !!!) … and some crocheted mini bags, worked with a 4mm hook and two cotton strands ( of contrasting colours) at the same time 1 - Free pattern  here , click on the orange rectangle on the low right corner for the chart : 2- The "Mum Market Bag Pattern" ( free written pattern  here ) : 3- Crochet shopping bag ( free written pattern  here  ) : … And this time I remembered to bring with me my "circles" (look  here ...

I was thinking about a friend of mine who will celebrate her birthday tomorrow and she (with her family!) is invited to lunch at our home….. I was thinking something crafty would be nice, something like a cake topper for my handmade  tiramisu'  (have a look even  here  !)…. …. so in few hours, with a tiny hook (2,5mmm) and some colourful acrylic I crocheted this little cheerful bunting… …. more details …. …. If you like (and dare, too!!!) you can transform this bunting into a bold necklace …. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT DID I DO ? I've selected 6 different colours from my yarn stash and, as said before, a 2,5mm hook. Beside me, there were even a pair of scissors and yarn needle, to trim in the ends. The "triangle" motif origins from what I followed in a previous project ( make it ! IPad sleeve ), so I crocheted each disc/m...

From this … …. to this …. Enjoy the Easter weekend, wherever you are !!!! xxxx Alessandra …. this choco bunny is the right coaster for a hot cup of chocolate or for a bowl full of mini easter eggs!!! Today I join :  Link your Stuff !  and  Craft Schooling Sunday  !!!! ;oD

....When I put them on the glass table in my living room I have the idea to see water lilies in a pond... This morning I've completed the set of 6 and here they are ready to show off....!!!!!..... They are so cheerful all together.... ....Don't you think ????? ;oD The pattern for the flower was found on this book " 150 Knit & Crochet Motifs " by Heather Lodinsky (you can find her designs on Ravelry ), at page 102 and it's named "Starburst Flower". I've just added my personal colours selection and the circular chains on the front of each flower!!!! xxxx Alessandra