Blocking

Blocking is a method that is used for eg. crocheted/knitted rugs, scarves or shawls. Blocking allows you to shape your crocheted/knitted project yourself. It is especially a good method if you have crocheted/knitted a shawl, where there is a pattern, as the blocking can help to bring out the pattern.

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Guide to blocking

Before starting the blocking, start by washing your work (the blanket/scarf/shawl) so that it is wet when it is to be blocked. It is important that you follow the washing instructions for the yarn you have used(!).

Each T-pin is inserted into the blocking mat with the finished work in between so that it is stretched out in the shape you want.

Start by placing what you need to have blocked on the blocking mats (and make sure that the blocking mats can cover everything that needs to be blocked) - stretch if necessary, so you have a sense of how large an area of blocking mats you need):

Put the T-pins on the longest side of what you need to have blocked so you stretch the shawl as much as you want it:

 

Then you insert T-pins in the tip (opposite side) of what you have just done - and work your way down the side: 

 

Let your crochet / knit shawl dry on the blocking mat with T-pins to keep the desired shape - and then you will get a nice result when it is dry 

 

Design og guide: KreaLoui (Louise Grimm Hansen)

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