Blocking Supplies
Blocking Supplies
Blocking your project is an absolute must. It is the final touch to all the hard work you've done. There are many theories and ways to block your knit or crochet project.
Like any other artist, the right tools make the job easy.
- Importance of Blocking:
- The final touch to all your hard work.
- Essential for achieving touch up of desired shape and size.
- Calming otherwise wild stitches.
- Blocking Techniques:
- Acrylics: Require only a super light touch of blocking.
- Wools: Thoroughly dredge in hot steam.
- Angora: Should never be steam blocked.
- Stitch-Specific Techniques:
- Stockinet Stitch: Press, especially in shawls.
- Lace: Pin open and steam heavily if it is wool.
- Cables: Light steaming to keep the cable puffed up.
- Fiber-Specific Blocking:
- Acrylics: Block as soon as steam hits them.
- Wools: Leave pinned and perfectly dry before handling.