KnitPro KP10878 Rainbow Knit BLOCKERS PK20, Assorted

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If you’re planning to “spray block” your knitting, you’ll need a spraying or misting bottle like the one you’d use for plants.

Starting in the centre of your work, use your fingers to manipulate out the fabric to the tension you are looking for and work out towards the edges.Natural fibers like wool and cotton respond well to the process: they stretch easily, retain their shape, and they’re highly absorbent so it’s easier to fill in gaps and create a substantial finished work.

The precise approach to pinning will depend on the shape and style of the garment you’re working with, but I wanted to include this image to give you an idea. We recommend spray blocking if you’re new to knitting or you’re not sure how a particular yarn will respond. In fact, blocking is a simple but essential process that will improve the look of almost any knitting project.All patterns, photographs, written and other content is for personal use only and may not be shared or reproduced without prior written consent. Soak blocking is most commonly used with natural fibres, including wools (often in combination with a wool wash), cottons or bamboo and other superwash animal fibres. The convenience of self-assembling blocking mats and readymade pins is hard to beat, but if you’re just starting out this method of blocking using household items will work well. Repeat the process until you have hidden any obvious mistakes and made your stitchwork as uniform as you’d like it. Commonly, blocking is used to help flatten areas where work has curled, highlight stitch definition and enhance the look of lace or textured stitches.