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In this DROPS video we show just a little piece of the side on a shawl.
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.
NOTE! It is very important not to stretch the finished project too much, but just stretch it to the measurements that are written in the pattern.
Patterns using this technique
Video #516, listed in: Other techniques, Block & Shape
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What yarn is it, in this video?
13.04.2020 - 17:10DROPS Design :
Dear Merja, it can be either DROPS Lace or DROPS BabyAlpaca Silk - as suggested in the First Frost shawl pattern shown in the video. Happy knitting!
15.04.2020 - 08:33Fotbollströjor barn Buster KatiaMah England Tröja Carloszb JoieXmq Buster
07.12.2019 - 13:25Do you recommend different methods of blocking garments made from different fibers? For example if I make a hat out of Drops Alpaca yarn is it better to submerge it in water and dry out on a head model or place it on a model while dry and spray it with water and then let it dry? Is there a post about best methods of blocking for specific fibers?
24.11.2019 - 00:48DROPS Design :
Dear Kamilla, the method of blocking depends on how strong you want to change the knitting. For example, when blocking a lace shawl, where you really want to open up the stitches, strong blocking is recomended, and you can achieve this by submerging the piece, and pull the edges until the piece is really thaught. When you want to even out the stitches, submerging the piece in warm water, and pull the piece to shape is the good method. When you don't really want to change the piece just give it a proper finishing, spraying or steaming can be enough. Happy Crafting!
06.12.2019 - 00:42Hej! Kan man blocka ett plagg stickat i drops sky?
20.05.2019 - 13:23DROPS Design :
Hej Monika, DROPS Sky er et helt andet garn og meget elastisk, så du får ikke samme effekt som når du blockar ett sjal i DROPS Lace.
31.05.2019 - 11:49Hi, Just wanted to know where can I find the shawl pattern thats being blocked? I would love to try to knit it :)
14.05.2019 - 19:18DROPS Design :
Dear Molyn, it's this pattern that is shown in the video. Happy knitting!
15.05.2019 - 08:42Buonasera, non carica il video
18.10.2018 - 21:07I want free chart pattren
08.09.2018 - 19:10Hallo, moet je telkens je de omslagdoek wast opnieuw blokken ? Vriendelijke groetjes
21.08.2018 - 12:59DROPS Design :
Dag Marie-Claire: Dit is alleen nodig de eerste keer na het breien. Als je hem de volgende keer wast, leg hem dan plat neer (in vorm) te drogen.
23.08.2018 - 19:40Hello I just finished the sweater DROPS 56-13 (Neige) in Drops Melody Yarn. It does not have any instructions for blocking. should I steam block or block like above (wet block) it.. and also should I block it in pieces or after it is put together (this also decides when the neck edge is finished). Please could you tell me asap? I would really love to finish it! It is an oversized sweater btw in a blackberry stitch
04.04.2018 - 17:47DROPS Design :
Dear Lakshmi, some people rather block each piece before sewing together, other rather block finished projects, and other do not block, so it's just up to you, you are welcome to request individual assistance from your DROPS store, even per mail or telephone. Happy knitting!
05.04.2018 - 09:27Mijn moeder heeft de stukken breiwerk van een babytruitje van acryl (per ongeluk) gestreken, en nu ziet het er niet uit. De rek eruit, en een blinkend plat stuk. Kan dit nog gered worden? Alvast bedankt voor eventuele tips Marleen
08.03.2018 - 19:15