How Do You Block a Crochet Blanket

Fill a spray bottle with plain tap water and then spritz the blanket all over so that it is damp. Making the blanket damp instead of soaking it through is enough to block the blanket. The blanket will also dry much faster if you only get it damp, so this is a good option if you are short on time.

How do you block crochet?

1. Step 1: pin your crochet work to the blocking board. Use rustproof pins to pin your crochet project to the blocking board. …
2. Step 2: steam your crochet work. …
3. Step 3: let it cool down. …
4. Step 4: once set, remove the pins and enjoy your newly blocked crochet item.

What is the purpose of blocking crochet?

Blocking is essentially a way of using water to shape your crochet (or knit) fabric to achieve a more finished look. The moisture is added, the fabric is shaped and fixed (usually using pins or wires) then left to dry.