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…. well, I've tried the  how to crochet a circle in a rectangle  using more colours for one motif and the result is really eye catching… …. and it seems to look at a different pattern, when comparing this new one with the original one … So, tempted, I decided to crochet a couple more (!!!) using different colour combos …. In this specific case, I've decided to change little things from the original version of the  pattern , that is : round 4 : each corner is characterised with chain 2 (no more chain 1) round 5 : even in this round, every corner has a chain 2 round 6 : there are 13 SCs along the left side and othe 13 SCs along the right side                 only 1 DC in the second corner and only 1 DC  in the fourth corner round 7 : after the first 7 DCs of the top, crochet 1 DC in the top of the stitch, not in the corner                 in the second ...

Last year, for Christmas, I've decorated some  tree stands  with simple crochet motifs…. I felt in love with them immediately, so I decided to keep them all year long in my living room : it was impossible to put them away with the other Christmas stuff!!!! Few weeks ago, I decided to revamp one of them, the biggest one with the circles…. I've changed the strings (I've chained them) and with different yarns, I decided to add some slip stitch chains and single crochet borders…. I think this tree looks better now…. half done…. …. so colourful and much more like my usual style!!!!!! xxxx Alessandra

It all happen when I was crocheting another thing ( a little bag!) but my mind was thinking about stars and suns....so I started the new little work and this is what came out from the hook.... ....the grey and round thing is the bottom of the bag...... ....and while crocheting these suns, I was even writing down the pattern to share with you all!!! HAPPY????? I really hope so and right now we are going to start! Gather all you need, my dears!!! yarn hook (I've used a 5,5mm) scissors tapestry needle Please, remember that I'm following the US crochet terminology! I suggest you to weave in the ends at the end of each worked round ! LET'S START !!!! Round 1 Choose a colour and pick up the hook! Make a slip knot and chain 4 stitches Then slip stitch in the first stitch to form a ring Now, chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet or DC ) Add 5 DCs (worked in the ring) and you'll have your half first round ...