Blocking Advice
I am almost finished with my Branching Out Scarf and since I have never blocked anything before, I am looking for any helpful hints so my pal's scarf blocks its best. Thanks and I'm enjoying looking at everyone's beautiful scarves!
posted by Elaine at 1:26 PM
4 Comments:
Elaine, what yarn did you use? Also, do you have dressing wires?
Check out the Yarn Harlot's blocking technique here:
http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/archives/2005/08/23/walk_around_the_block.html
Debi - I used Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK. What are dressing wires?!
Hi Elaine,
Dressing wires are made to use for blocking--you run the thin wires through the edges of the stitches, and then you have a perfect straight edge on each side (and top and bottom if needed). You still use t-pins, but just to hold the wire in place. It's much faster and straighter than simply pinning with straight edges.
Peaknit gave you a great URL for learning how to block, and what to use with what kind of yarn.
I use the wet soaking method for blocking Cashmerino. I always use dressing wires now, and can't imagine how I lived without them!
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