Showing posts with label blocking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label blocking. Show all posts

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

a blocked sock

We showed the difference blocking a Snawpaws mitt can make.

How about with a sock?

 


Knitted using a free Drops pattern.

Soaked in Eucalan, then excess water gently squeezed out. And left to dry (block) on our KnitPro sock blockers.

Eucalan and 3 sizes of sock blockers available in the shop!

 

Monday, 13 May 2013

Snawpaws - the power of blocking...

How are you getting on with your Snawpaws mitts?

You can read more about out knit along here using Kate Davies' Snawpaws.

(Fiona) After you've finished them the pattern recommends blocking.

I soaked them in some Eucalan  then gently squeezed out excess water in a towel.

Kate recommends using a hand blocker.  I don't have a hand blocker, so I simply laid them flat.  Smoothing out the fabric.

And blocking really does make a difference!

unblocked v's blocked

The snowflakes look smoother and the fabric has bloomed and looks and feels softer.

So, don't skip this step... blocking is not just for lace!