Knitting blocking

Are you wondering what is crochet blocking and why block knitting projects? In this tutorial I tell you all about what blocking means, why you should do it and how to block your projects.

The way blocking affects knitted fabric is magical – suddenly crooked stitches become uniform, uneven edges straighten out, and your knitted creation gets a beautiful finished look. It’s one of the techniques I wish I knew sooner. When I was a teenager, I was knitting sweaters to wear to school, and it always bothered me […]

Step-by-step tutorial on knitting blocking, depending on the nature of the yarn: natural fibers, artificial fibers and mixed yarn.

It wasn’t until I was sitting at a knit night, that I first heard about “blocking” knitwear. It randomly came into the conversation, and was like “WTF is that?”

Wet blocking is a simple way to make your finished knitted object look professional. Don't skip it! Especially for sweaters.

I used to skip blocking my knit and crochet projects because of my concern for time, my lack of knowledge, and the cost of equipment.…

Blocking knits - How to block knitting guide. Learn how you can block your knitting in 4 different ways so that you can reshape it for a perfect finish!

Instructions and Tips for How to Block Knitting Projects, including Wet Blocking, Steam Blocking, and Spray Blocking your Knit Pieces.

Blocking knits is the final step in knitting a project that's often overlooked by many knitters. However, blocking knits can make a huge difference in how the final project looks; it adds that last bit of polish that changes your knits from looking “homemade” to “handmade.” It can also fix some of your knitting problems. Here’s a short list of things blocking can (and can’t!) do. #knitting #knit #knitwear #blocking #finishing

Why should I block my crochet or knit? Blocking usually involves wetting your stitches with water (more on that later). By doing so, you will see a couple of changes: