Can we talk about shawl storage?
Can we talk for a minute about shawl storage? As knitters and crocheters we spend an inordinate amount of time talking about shawls, planning shawls, working on shawls. But we spend very little time actually talking about what we do with them once we’ve made them. Specifically, how do you store shawls?
Assuming they aren’t given away or put into long term storage (moths are not our friend) we need to talk about how we actually store the shawls that we have in daily use.
As much as I love the idea of just displaying them on the wall as hanging art objects I fear that those I live with might not share my enthusiasm so I asked on Twitter recently what people use.
There were some brilliant and eminently practical suggestions which I’d like to pass on to you here. All of these are from commercial companies - and so - mindful of potential copyright restrictions I have just provided the link to the website rather than actual accompanying images.
Hanging storage seems like the perfect solution
Holders designed for ties would also work well
Personalised Wooden Tie Scarf Belt Hanger & Rack Storage - Etsy UK
Scarf hanger from Etsy
Or this nifty one that would hang over a cupboard door
Tie and Scarf 360 Degree Rotating Hanger - Etsy UK
I’ve also seen people repurposing hat stands or hallway coat hooks, which I’d love to do - sadly precluded by having the world’s tiniest hallway, but I love how they look in other people’s houses.
Blanket ladders are also a great idea and Etsy has a great selection:
This is the option that I have ended up going for and I am awaiting it’s delivery with keen interest. I like the fact that they take up very little space and will hopefully keep them free from feline interference.
For now, my shawls in use reside over the stair rail - definitely not ideal, not least because Blossom likes to use them to perch on, ready to pounce on her brother.
How about you? If you have a nifty shawl storage solution do please let me know.