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I think that may explain why my sisters sweater I made her — stretched out terribly after she washed it — bet her dryer was too hot and she killed the acrylic. The label says it can be machine washed and dryed, but I am sure at a lower temp than she did. So, if I want an acrylic shawl to loosen up and drape better, could I just throw it in the washer and dryer?
I just finished my Ohio State afghan. Blocking one side, letting it dry and then doing the other side?? I am using my steam iron. I did a border of shells, but will try to block it to see if that takes care of it. I bought a garment steamer at Walmart. Hope I know when enough steam is enough. As long as your straight pins are stainless, you can definitely use them.
If you have a small swatch of the yarn lying around that you can practice steaming on, I would suggest beginning there. It is really easy to steam and as long as you take it slow, you should be just fine.
You can steam a small area and check it. I did the edges all around it. I had to quit, though. I tried keeping my head up and doing it. Now it sits on my floor. They are stainless steel. This blanket was so far off I did the best I could. You can steam as much or as little of the project as needed. Doing so will not be an issue at all. The main reason is because of the anatomy of the stitch… they tend to naturally lean a little to the left.
Hello Jennifer: I just received my blocking squares and blocking pins. There are 16 squares, knit all at once, no seaming required. If blocking is not permanent, do I need to block at all? I will wash and dry it before giving as a gift. Or should I wash and dry then block? Each square has a bear motif. One square has the bear in garter stitch with the area around the bear in Stockinette.
The next square has the bear in stockinette and the area around it in garter stitch alternating squares across the blanket. Choosing a Blocking board What you use as a blocking mat is totally up to you. For regular wet blocking you will either: 1. Much better! Leave the piece in place on the blocking board until it has completed dried.
That is it! Then there is the other way of blocking… steam blocking! Steam Blocking Steam blocking is the method of blocking crochet that I prefer for garments or other larger items. Future blocking It is possible, depending on the item, that you will need to block your piece after each and every laundering.
What will you be blocking first? Comments Can steam blocking fix an afghan with curling edges? Hi Ashlea! Love your stuff! I'm looking for how to block a Pancho? It's crocheted in rounds so just lay it flat even though only on side of the poncho is facing up? Should I block both sides? I get blocking a scarf that's not a circle but a poncho is a circle and I'm unsure.
Any advice would be appreciated greatly! I have squares that I want to make a blanket. I thought it would be a good idea to share how I do this. When following a crochet pattern, everyone has a different tension. If you crochet with a tight tension like me, your shawl might not turn out as straight and flat as you want it to be. There are three blocking methods: wet, dry and cold. When choosing a method of blocking, consider your yarn type.
Different types of yarn respond differently to water, steam and heat. Good to know: too much heat can kill your acrylic yarn, and cotton yarns do need water or steam to block. Wet blocking.
Start with soaking your project. You can either use a bassin filled with water or wash it in the washing machine. Do not rinse! Put your project between two towels and gently roll the project like a sushi roll, squeezing out the excess water. What if your project is super large? I just finished a mandala from mandala madness and its larger than any towel or bed, but it recommends blocking.
Will just washing it losen the stitches and even it out? Washing it will have the soak effect yes. Very helpful article. Thank you. Hehe, I am with you on the impatience.
They are still on my wish list! How do I block something that big? Is it absolutely necessary? Or is there a different yarn I could use to avoid having to block this? You could block it in sections bit by bit or it may be that hanging it on a washing line outside — if available may be enough?
You may just need to block the corners or border, or none at all. Thank you for this. I am making a baby blanket for a friend. Would she have to re-,block it after every wash or can she just ordinary wash and airdry? That depends on the type of stitch and the fibre used. A simple blanket would likely just need stretching out when damp after a wash.
Great article. I would like to know, do you block a blanket before or after making the border? I think it depends what kind of boarder you are working with. It would depend on the specific design. My intuition would say that drying it flat and giving it an iron would be sufficient. I hope that helps!! A very useful post for those who do not have a teeny, glorious moggy of 15 months who, when awake, likes to PLAY..
I feel your pain! My girl likes to sit right in the middle of whatever is on the mat and has chew the plastic pin heads. Skip to content. Blocking explained: When and how to block crochet projects February 22, June 14, What is blocking?
Should I block every crochet project? Finished blankets to get the shape right This is not an exclusive list but gives you an idea of the kind of things which would look better after blocking. Should you block swatches? Should I block my project before I sew in the ends? How to block your crochet project Blocking involves dampening the crochet fabric, stretching it out to shape, pinning it out and allowing it to dry. Always remember to use rust proof pins when blocking to avoid getting orange marks on tour work!
First lets look at the different ways you wet your fabrics and which version to use when. A demonstration of how to remove excess water from a soaked crochet item ready for blocking. Note that the ends have not been sewn in. Spritz Blocking Spritzing is another, form of wet blocking. Your fabric will be damp but not soaked and ready to pin out.
The same goes if you are working with any other delicate fibre. Keep the heat at a distance! How to pin out crochet or knit fabric for blocking Whether you are using a wet or dry blocking method, you will need to stretch and shape your project and secure it in place, most commonly by using pins.
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