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A couple of projects !!!!

They are all done, but the first one still need some blocking ….. !!!!

The DIANTHUS HEXAGON

This motif (#52) is taken from the book 75 Floral Blocks to Crochet by Betty Barnden and I started one a couple of months ago, just for fun ….





… and little by little ( a lot of threads to cut and trim in for each hexagon!) it became bigger and bigger, with my obvious great satisfaction….





…. but, after crocheting 25 motifs I said : ENOUGH !!!! So, right now, I'm a proud owner of a new table centrepiece and I think it will be nice on my vintage wooden table (now in storage!) …




I didn't block it yet, so the actual dimensions are : 105cmx62cm

I used a 4mm hook and some yarn balls from my stash : Sirdar Wash'n'Wear in light grey, black, red, pink, white and turquoise!


LONG OVAL WRIST WARMERS

I really love to play with colours and shapes and I like to keep things simple, so I made these quick wrist warmers (my own pattern!) …







They look so nice on, don't you think the same???? ;oD

I was working with some leftovers of Moda Vera Marvel 8ply (hook : 4mm) and they took one afternoon to be made, even because the pieces are joined together as you go! The length of each wrist warmer is about 27cm.

I made a second pair a little more serious, but modern at the same time …



… As you can see, Matteo was really kind in helping me with the pictures … !!!! ;oD

xxxx Alessandra






Comments

  1. Your hexagon table centrepiece is gorgeous and I really love the wrist warmers.

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    1. thank you, Gillian!!!!! ;oD
      have a good day, xxxxxx Ale

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  2. Wow that hexagon is gonna be beautiful!♥

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  3. Wow I love your tablecloth! Beautiful ❤️

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  4. Your table centerpiece is beautiful - I love the gorgeous colors.
    The wrist warmers are awesome! Very unique. :)

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  5. I love your new table centerpiece - it looks exquisite!

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  6. Haha, I already wondered how you made those pictures ;-)
    What a lot of pretties here again Ale, you are the best!
    Lots of love from Mirjam.

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    1. thank you for all your lovely comments Mirjam !!!!! ;oD
      xxxxxxx Ale

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  7. Wow, great flowers. And the wrist warmers, almost like a candy cane, sweet colors, byebye

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  8. Ohhhh I love the flower hexagon blanket, good job.
    Chrisxxx

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  9. What a pretty table runner!! And I like the wrist warmers, too, so happy colors! Great job :-). Have a sunny day! Nata xxx

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  10. Your blanket is lovely, but gosh, those wristwarmers!!! They are fantastic!!! I hope that you can share a pattern with us sometime! xx

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  11. Love those sweet flowers, and perfect table centre....and wonderful wrist warmers too!!!
    Helen xox

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  12. Bella l'idea del centrotavola "incompiuto": mi piace un sacco il risultato!Deliziosi gli scaldapolsi /braccia:mi piace il loro stile minimal e colorato,anche se qui al momento si schiatta dal caldo .Devo ricordarmeli per il prossimo autunno /inverno!Spero vada tutto bene,dalle tue parti!Baci!Nicky

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  13. That dianthus hexagon looks a bit difficult to me but I do believe you can figure anything out. And if you can't, then you will make it up. You picked lovely colors for it. And the wrist warmers are fun. Best wishes, Tammy

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  14. Love that table centerpiece! The color combination is perfect!!
    Kate :}

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  15. That's an incredible tablecloth, it's so dainty. The wristwarmers are so different, I love them! xx

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  16. The flowers are gorgeous, such a pretty design. I'm thinking two layers could be a scarf perhaps? very lovely, and nice center piece. And giant tulip wristwarmers I think! very fun and warm. Ready for travelling. X

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  17. The hexagons are lovely, such a pretty pattern. You have reminded me that I have been meaning to make myself some hand warmers, I really must write more lists! :-)

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  18. Ciao Ale , i fiori sono bellissimi , mi piace il runner per il tavolo , ma i guanti sono strepitosi, troppo simpatici , credo che la seconda versione , con il verde , sia la mia preferita !
    Ti abbraccio e ti auguro una buona giornata
    Maddy

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  19. Ale, mi sono innamorato di loro guanti! sono molto originale! Li amo!
    Io voglio te avete un giorno piacevole!

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  20. Both projects are so beautiful, I love the hexagons very much. And your wrist warmers are wonderful, I haven't seen anything similar in the net. Congratulations! And the pattern seems to be really simple. Have a nice day, Viola

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  21. Ciao Alessandra! I love your happy work and thank you so much for linking it up with us at our weekly SHARE IT party. You are a VERY welcome guest. Do keep following in along. It will be your turn to be featured soon! Kind regards, Rose

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  22. Beautiful flower-hexagons and your wrist warmers are lovely, I think my daughter would love them!
    Greetings from Marijke

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  23. You always choose such great colours!

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  24. Hello Allessandra
    all is so beautiful here
    have a nice day
    SYlvie

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    1. thank you my dear, have a good day, too!!!!
      xxxxx Ale

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