Not to Wal-Mart or while I'm out gardening. I don't know how our great-great-grandmothers managed to do so much in them, given what a pain in the butt a shawl can be. I've crocheted a few shawls for myself, and have a ridiculous number of patterns for them. Not sure I'll ever make them all, but I love having the patterns, love thinking of the fuzzy, slinky, or wooly yarn I'll crochet into them. (An even bigger fantasy: I will KNiT one and PuRL two!) But I wear them, and love them.
Here's why: they make me be still.
Aside from practical considerations--did you ever try to put a load of laundry on to wash while wearing one?--a shawl is for sitting still. Perfect for early weekend mornings...for evenings, when dark rolls in and the chores are done. A certain frame of mind is necessary to wear a shawl correctly, in my never-has-been-humble opinion. A willingness to sit, unencumbered by feelings of guilt FOR sitting, and doing whatever you want to do while you sit...whether it's hand-sewing, watching TV, watching birds from the porch with a mug of tea.
Perfect for doing nothing at all...for being still.
Do wear shawls? Why? When?
I DO need one! Great little shawl your precious little gal dolly is wearing...you made it, I presume.
ReplyDeleteI have a knitted one I picked up while traveling (bright red) that I use often when I get cold sitting around in my sleeveless shirts. lol
ReplyDeleteThey are amazing to own and such a lovely feeling to have something warm wrapped around on a chilly day.
Now to get my crocheting/knitting skills up so I can attempt one or more.
I don't have one. I like them, but I think I am not a shawl-wearing person. Same reason I don't wear lace. Some people (like me) just look ridiculous. And I don't need any help in that department - lol! I do love that they keep your shoulders warm while you're sitting. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't but this post makes me want to.
ReplyDeleteI think I will try this year, I need to be still.
I adore that dolls face!!