How to Block and Stiffen Crochet | Easy Tutorial for Beginners

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  • Опубліковано 8 лис 2024
  • This is a tutorial on how I block and stiffen my crochet pieces, in this case - my snowflake ornaments. Blocking and stiffening are essential for your crochet snowflakes to look good!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 37

  • @karenherndon8941
    @karenherndon8941 7 днів тому

    Excellent teaching ,thank you so much ❤😊

  • @mirandaryan6491
    @mirandaryan6491 11 місяців тому

    Thank you I will be doing this for my snowflake garland ❤️

  • @gloriaorillosa2916
    @gloriaorillosa2916 Рік тому

    Thank you Ma'am Kate for this tutorial
    I can try it on my crochet projects. ❤

  • @3SonsMoon
    @3SonsMoon 2 роки тому

    Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @Laura-ud6dv
    @Laura-ud6dv Місяць тому

    Wonderful video, thank you. Id love to crochet a lacey angel with you, would you be able to give a tutorial please❤?

    • @Crochetpedia
      @Crochetpedia  26 днів тому +1

      Thank you! I don't have any lacy angel patterns for now, but in the future - who knows :)

  • @dwnnnk
    @dwnnnk 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the tutorial. I was wondering if this would work the same when using darker yarn, I mean would it make it lighter in any way?

    • @Crochetpedia
      @Crochetpedia  5 місяців тому +1

      if the starch doesn't contain bleach, it won't affect the color, but read the packet carefully before using :)

  • @debpfleiger803
    @debpfleiger803 Рік тому

    I like your snowflakes

  • @denisepettit8534
    @denisepettit8534 Рік тому

    Thank you.

  • @Copperpot415
    @Copperpot415 Рік тому

    Lovely

  • @DizyW
    @DizyW 2 роки тому

    Thanks!

  • @el-bheekay6959
    @el-bheekay6959 Рік тому

    Hi, please if you soak this back in water, would it soften back?

    • @Crochetpedia
      @Crochetpedia  Рік тому

      yes, it should :) just wash it and it will become soft again. it may not be as soft as in the beginning, but still.

  • @heehee101s
    @heehee101s 3 місяці тому

    If these are washed will this have to be redone?

    • @Crochetpedia
      @Crochetpedia  3 місяці тому

      yes, they will soften and may loose shape, especially if we're talking about lacy ornaments or decors! Stiffening is used mostly for projects that don't need washing.

  • @GeminiAngel52863
    @GeminiAngel52863 2 роки тому +1

    What kind of starch gel did you use plz?

    • @Crochetpedia
      @Crochetpedia  2 роки тому

      hi! I live in Central Europe now, so I used some local one, granulated. Please look for craft starch in craft and yarn shops in your area, or online, and prepare it accordingly to the instructions on the package.

    • @donnathompson6694
      @donnathompson6694 Рік тому

      They r all beautiful.❤

    • @donnathompson6694
      @donnathompson6694 Рік тому

      What type of yarn did u use? Thread?

    • @Crochetpedia
      @Crochetpedia  Рік тому

      @@donnathompson6694 yes it's a thread, something like Scheepjes Maxi Sugar Rush will be great

    • @sakrira
      @sakrira 11 місяців тому

      You can use simple corn (or other) starch from the food section (won't have bleach in it, of course). Or mix equal parts sugar and water (heat it up), and like with starch soak your work in it, then block it and let it dry.

  • @annepakrasi8994
    @annepakrasi8994 Рік тому +1

    Is this to be starched everyone we wash. Because at some point it will get dirty

    • @Crochetpedia
      @Crochetpedia  Рік тому +1

      well, every washing will make it a little bit softer, so yes, at some point you will need to use starch again. It depends on how gently you clean it, or if you soak it. If it looses the shape, it has to be stiffened again.

  • @plummlk2000
    @plummlk2000 Рік тому

    Super🎈

  • @amyrad4145
    @amyrad4145 5 місяців тому

    Is it gelatin powder ?

  • @Woodspiritsoul
    @Woodspiritsoul 11 місяців тому

    Dear, this tutorial is rather useless since you don't mention quantities.

    • @Crochetpedia
      @Crochetpedia  11 місяців тому

      Hello :) the quantities depend on what kind of stiffening solution you use and how stiff you want them to be. you can start with 1 cup of water with 1 tbsp starch and see if the thickness works for you :)

  • @trixieknits
    @trixieknits Рік тому

    Thank you!!