blocking

Blockheads unite!

Well, it seems a lot of discussion has started since the last post – I’m glad to see it. So let’s look at this blocking thing again, shall we. What exactly is blocking and how/why should you do it? Well, part 1 of that question can be explained like this … Blocking is the process that “sets” a knitted or crocheted piece of work to a particular size and/or shape. The need for blocking starts even before you start to make your piece. The entire process of turning fleece into yarn starts the process of breaking down soft, luxurious […]

How to be a Blockhead!

Well, I’m still working on the ebook and hope to have it completed by the weekend, but in the meantime I thought I’d tell you about something that is very important in knitting – blocking! The topic came up twice in the last 2 days, so I thought I would do a posting about it. In the past I have recommended blocking at two different time in your project – and with good reason. The first time you should block is after you have completed your swatch. Most patterns don’t tell you to do this, but take it from […]