How to Block Hand Knitting?
The Basic Blocking Method Fill Your Chosen Vessel with Tepid Water and Wool Wash. .. . Soak Your Knitting. .. . Carefully Lift the Soaked Item from the Water...
- Fill your chosen vessel with tepid water and wool wash. ...
- Soak your knitting. ...
- Carefully lift the soaked item from the water and gently squeeze out the extra water. ...
- Lay the item flat onto a towel and carefully roll it up. ...
- Take your knitted item and start the blocking process.
What can I use to block my knitting?
T-pins are often recommended for use when blocking knitting. They are like regular straight pins except the head is shaped like a T. They are long and easy to work with, and also rust-proof, so you don't have to worry about leaving them in your knitting while it dries.
Do I have to block my knitting?
There's no rule that says you have to block your knitting. If there's no adjustment or finishing that needs to be done with blocking, then go ahead - just enjoy it!
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