Fira Cloth

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Let's face it: Santorini without shades of blue would be like crocheting without a hook – it just doesn't work. I've packed everything that fascinated me about Fira into this shawl. The deep blue of the Aegean and the luminous turquoise that you'd love to bottle up and take home with you.

The shawl is symmetrically constructed so you can relax into vacation mode while crocheting. This means you start with a magic ring at the top center, slowly forming a symmetrical triangle. The summer shawl includes many airy sections, making it a fantastic accessory for your next summer vacation. The lava beads I brought back as souvenirs add just the right amount of "island feeling." A shawl that transports you directly to the caldera of Santorini.

The meaning of the name

Fira is the vibrant capital of Santorini, hanging like a balcony over the caldera. For me, the name represents the contrast between the endless, shimmering sea in blue and turquoise, and on the other hand, the dark, raw power of the volcano. That's why the black lava beads are so important to me. They symbolize the earthy, the mystical, that truly makes this shawl a piece of Santorini. However, you can, of course, omit the beads.