How to block a finished project

In this DROPS video we show how to block a little piece of the side on a shawl.

To block is simply just to stretch a moist finished project and place it in a desired shape to dry. The process is repeated each time the garment is washed to keep the right shape.

Put the shawl in lukewarm water until it is soaking wet. Gently squeeze out the water from the shawl - do not twist!
The shawl should be only slightly damp when placed on a carpet, mattress or blocking boards - carefully stretch it to the correct measure and secure the edges with pins. The knitting needle we put in the shawl shows the knitting direction.

Let the shawl dry. At the end of the video, we show the difference between the side that has been blocked and the side that hasn't.

REMEMBER to also read instructions in the pattern in addition to watch our video, sometimes you are supposed to put the pins following a specific pattern on your piece to create tips.

NB! It is very important not to stretch the finished project too much, but just stretch it to the measurement that are written in the pattern.

You’ll find patterns by clicking on the pictures below.