Blocking your Project
Blocking is really important in my designs to make stitch patterns and mosaic knitting patterns shine.
I usually place the project in cold water with Soak (wool wash), and let it relax for 15 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water and then lay out on one or two bath towels with the wet item on top. Roll up the towels, to get the last of the water out. I then place the item on my blocking mats. I like to use blocking wires if the piece has straight edges and I stretch the shawl until the design appeals to me and pin. Sometimes I stretch aggressively (like for lace), sometimes not so much (as with garter stitch).
Patterns using this technique:
- All of them!
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