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My friend  Alison  completed hers some days ago using a wonderful bright pink and I love it!!!! My scarf required a little more time to finish it, even because it's more bigger than the one proposed in the original pattern (you can have a look  here !) … I crocheted it using a 6,5 mm hook with a selection of yarns (bought last year in Jakarta!) from  Wendy Quasar Chunky  , that are soft and easy to work with! The scarf is really cosy and warm!!! You know, we are going to London next week, so I needed something like this huge scarf ( length : 232 cm, width : 32 cm !!!!!!!) . So, the scarf is done … …. and as my friend Ali, I preferred to add some scallops (in cream) along the straight side of the beginning and it was easy to do … …. and even if it seems huge (oh well, it is!!!), you can wear it easily because of the softness of the yarn … xxxx Alessandra Today links :  Link your Stuff!

…. has been busy!!!! Let it go about the discussions (by telephone and in person) had with the vet ….. Long story, I only hope my cat gets better in few days …. On Wednesday, my "little" Tobia had  (with all the grade 6 Design Technology class!) the "Cultural Snack" presentation from 8am to 10:30am and the parents were all invited to participate …. It was funny how to see the minimal presentation set by the boys, while the girls were more aware of the importance of a good eye-catching table ….. Tobia prepared for the occasion spaghetti with tuna …. it's not a proper snack, but my boy insisted :"It's so good mamma!"…. Then, I started a new crochet project, something for myself, following a pattern by Nicki Trench on a book that I own and that  Alison  made me remember of !!!! Thank you Ali !!! This is what my hook is crocheting….. I've just added a new colour yesterday …. The pat...

…. How cute is it ???? I think I really love it, because of its simplicity and sweet smile …. do you agree, too ? As Christmas is approaching, I thought I could share with you another seasonal photo tutorial … Hope to make you happy with this little guy!!! WHAT YOU NEED :  if you are going to use some 8 ply acrylic yarns (from my stash : white and teal), you need even a 3,5mm hook a pair of scissors yarn needle buttons white cotton + needle to sew to buttons (as eyes) on  a couple of stitch markers (optional) Please remember that I follow the US crochet terminology ! BEFORE TO START : To make the snowman's belly, you need to know how to crochet the FRONT POST double crochet stitch … Do you? It's not a difficult stitch, but maybe you need to practice it a little bit … As usual there are great video tutorials on  YouTube  : have a look !!! To crochet my snowman's belly, I've followed the pattern of the  "Post Stitc...