Put your knitting somewhere out of the way. Tip 2 – Don’t Use A Surface You Use In Everyday Life. If you’re trying to block a lace knitting project, pin it out on a foam board, cushioned with towels. Tip 1 – Use The Right Surface For The Right Garment – A table laid with towels or a kitchen bench is great for garments that can be put into place by hand. No Blocking Mat? No Problem! If you don’t have a blocking mat stored somewhere in your secret yarn stash, don’t panic. Most are made from foam tiles that fit together to make a complete board.īlocking boards are usually wood and are great for knitted squares and hexagonal pieces.

Blocking mats are foamy material, easy to pin into. Some have grid markings to help you measure your knitting. Blocking Mats/ BoardsĪ blocking mat is great. Want good-quality yarn bowls for knitting? Read my guide.

Some suggest using a large garbage bag, as it doesn’t absorb water. I blocked my knitted pieces using sewing pins on old towels. Necessary blocking tools are a sink or clean bucket, rust proof T-Pins, and towels.

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