Notes
1. Blocking
2013-02-09, by Jolanta Gustafsson
I do block almost all the items. And here is how I do it.
- I block an item when it is totally finished – all the ends are woven in, and all the details are attached if any.
- I pin the item on a cardboard checking the measurements now and then. The cardboard must be at least 3 mm thick to hold the pins.
- Then I hold the cardboard with the pined item downwards over a pot with boiling water for a few minutes, moving it in diffirent directions so that all parts of the item are steamed. The cardboard does bend slightly, but it doesn't matter.
- I remove the pins right after steaming, and allow the item to lay flat until it is dry.
I use this method for blocking small items such as mittens, granny squares, flowers, etc. To me it is the quickest way to block.
Note that this method, or any other steaming method, is not suitable for all yarn types. If your item is made of synthetic yarn, it is best to try blocking with a swatch at first.
- I block an item when it is totally finished – all the ends are woven in, and all the details are attached if any.
- I pin the item on a cardboard checking the measurements now and then. The cardboard must be at least 3 mm thick to hold the pins.
- Then I hold the cardboard with the pined item downwards over a pot with boiling water for a few minutes, moving it in diffirent directions so that all parts of the item are steamed. The cardboard does bend slightly, but it doesn't matter.
- I remove the pins right after steaming, and allow the item to lay flat until it is dry.
I use this method for blocking small items such as mittens, granny squares, flowers, etc. To me it is the quickest way to block.
Note that this method, or any other steaming method, is not suitable for all yarn types. If your item is made of synthetic yarn, it is best to try blocking with a swatch at first.
White Gloves With a Flower And Lace-Edging are ready for steaming.