shawl Archives - Bliss and Blisters

Sewing

1. December 2020 By Simone Neumann

Finally, Winter is coming (you may notice I haven’t re-watched Game of thrones for a long time, or I would not rejoice over signs of winter). Outside the air smells of burned wood and coldness, the roofs are white and frozen over and the grass is crisp and hard because every single drop of dew […]

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Dearing to wear Unfinished – a crochet shawl

24. November 2020 By Simone Neumann

Its Monday morning and after the fabulous Barbie contest I am still in a glow about all the creativity and skill in this community. But what’s going on with me? No Barbie clothes, no finished slipover…. Do I have nothing to show you? This would be a horrible situation. So, I took heart, sat down […]

A smiling woman wearing a handmade granny square shawl

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One shawl is not enough

4. February 2020 By Simone Neumann

Last week I asked for your opinion which yarn I should use to crochet a granny square shawl and sorry, but not sorry, you were not of great help. I thought it’s always good to start a post with insulting the audience, especially when you are German and would love to use the German word […]

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The confused crochet granny square shawl

28. January 2020 By Simone Neumann

How better to get instant gratification, bright colors and a fashionable garment than crocheting a granny square shawl with stash yarn. Follow me along on my search for the perfect pattern and color combination.