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October already! / Già Ottobre!

Hello everyone! Can't believe how time's flied since my last post! I've had so much things going on at the same time and the blog's been left behind... well, I'm here now though, with a few Autumny items to show you... : )
So, no more futile words, and let's see some pictures!

Ciao a tutte! E' pazzesco vedere quanto tempo è passato dal mio ultimo post... sono sempre impegnata, e alla fine il blog resta da aggiornare... in ogni caso ora sono qui, con un po' di lavoretti autunnali da mostrarvi, quindi bando alle ciance, e passiamo alle foto! : )

First, let me show you some doilies I made in colours that make me think of Fall...
Pattern for the first one can be found here. White is nice, but doesn't it look gorgeous in variegated thread?? I can't help but love it!

Per cominciare, ecco un po' di centrini che con i loro colori mi fanno pensare all'Autunno...
Lo schema per il primo lo trovate qui. In bianco è carino, ma non è bellissimo questo filo variegato?? Lo adoro!



Next is a classic I believe, a golden fallen leaf, whose pattern you can see here. Easy and funny to make, strongly recommended!

Poi un classico, una foglia d'oro (qui lo schema). Facile e divertente da realizzare, ve la consiglio!


Last but not least, one of my first doilies (or even the very first) from last Fall... it's a simple granny circle, but I love the shades, and I still like it a lot to this day!

Ultimo ma non meno importante, uno dei miei primissimi centirni (forse il primo in assoluto), dello scorso anno... è un semplice granny circle, ma amo le sue sfumature, mi piace tantissimo!



What's next?
Oh yeah! Tunisian crochet! I'm currently working on a men's cardigan (!!) my dad asked me to make him, with a large hook (15.75 mm/size Q) and of course some pretty bulky wool... it's been fun so far, trying to figure out a pattern with my mum, and now I'm up to the sleeves, just them and the neck to go, so hopefully I'll be able to show it to you soon! In the meantime, it seems our kitties already enjoy it...

E poi?
Oh, certo! L'uncinetto tunisino! Al momento sto lavorando a un cardigan da uomo (!!) che mi è stato richiesto da mio papà, con un uncinetto grosso (15.75 mm) e della bella lana spessa... fin qui mi sono divertita a costruire lo schema con mia mamma, e ora sono arrivata alle maniche, mancano solo loro e il collo, quindi spero di potervelo mostrare presto finito! Nel frattempo, ai nostri gatti piace già così...

Please, let me introduce you to our lady, Pati, and our boy, Finnegan:

Vi presento Pati e Finnegan:



Can you spot the cardigan? : ) 

Riuscite a intravedere il cardigan? : )
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  1. Anna13 October 2015 at 12:10

    Lovely colors for lovely creations !!!!
    Have a nice day !
    Anna

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  2. Helen 13 October 2015 at 17:44

    Aww such cute cats!! I'm in awe of your tunisian crochet - from what I can see the cardy looks super cosy ;) THanks for sharing the doily patterns, I love the colours you've used and am always in need of inspiration! xo

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  3. Gabri millecrocette13 October 2015 at 22:37

    Ciaooo ma quanti bei lavori uncinettosi...davvero piacciono molto anche a me i filati variegati...e non riesco a trovarli...devi darmi due dritte!!Ma che originale la foglia!!Mi incuriosisce l'uncinetto tunisino...e il giaccone che si intravede...ma a quanto pare il micio apprezza e sarà molto caldo!!un grosso bacione e complimenti!!

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  4. Gillian14 October 2015 at 09:28

    Your doilies are really lovely - especially the leaf. I'm very interested to see your Tunisian crochet. My dad wants a new cardigan!

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  5. Anitha14 October 2015 at 21:33

    That was some really pretty doilies. Hope to see your finished cardigan soon :)

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  6. Nicky Miranda15 October 2015 at 22:05

    Ti stai cimentando in una bella impresa,lo credo che non hai tempo per il blog!E en passant volevo dirti che ottobre è già iniziato da un bel po'!!!;-))))Non vedo l'ora di vedere il cardigan finito:adoro i lavori con lana spessa!

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  7. Ali16 December 2015 at 09:32

    Delightful doilies!! The leaf pattern is great - and I always love varigated thread - and grannies can't be beaten!!
    Ali x

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  8. Natas Nest18 January 2016 at 19:30

    Oh how could I miss that!! So beautiful doilies ♥. I'm tempted to test that leaf, too, but maybe I'll have to buy the perfect yarn first :o). Do you remember how much you needed for 1 leaf? Would a 50 g skein cotton yarn with 125 m (for needle 2,5 - 3,0) be enough?
    Your kitties are so sweet ♥, I'm sure they bring you a lot of fun! And they are right, the cardigan looks very cozy and warm indeed :-).
    Hugs, Nata

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