Thank you so much for posting this video. It is so helpful. I have recently blocked two superwash sweaters. I followed your instructions from an earlier tutorial. I was so careful not to stretch taking them out of the water and blotting in a towel but when I unfolded onto the blocking boards they had all that extra fabric. I thought I was doing something wrong, but I couldn’t figure out what! I wish I had known about patting. I thought I’d never buy superwash again. Now that I understand how to work with it I can knit with it again. Thank you, thank you for all you do to teach us!
How would you deal with very slow frying conditions, i.e. damp atmosphere? Living in Ireland, any thick jumper takes days to dry, and I have always put them on a towel first, flat (as much as possible) on an air dryer, then removed the towel when the jumper is just damp/not as wet. Blocking is a new an brilliant discovery for me, and trying to figure the practicality of avoiding the musty smells! Thank you!
I think blocking on a non porous surface is best, no towels. Yes, the towels wick away some of the water, but they hold a lot of water too, If you have an area where there is circulating air, like a ceiling fan, that helps a lot. On sunny days, I have been known to put my sweaters out in the sun just for awhile. Do not leave them in the sun for long. But it really helps to get them dry.
@@SuzanneBryan This is so funny to see the difference in cultures. Ceiling fans are not something we have here as they would hardly be ever needed. I was thinking of trying to crank up the heating in the room I block. I tried drying in the sun indoors and yes, it sped up the process somewhat, but the last jumper I washed took 3 full days and that was aran weight, half wool, half acrylic, with air on both sides and in late March with nice weather!!!
I use two styles of pins. Dritz quilting pins which you can find on Amazon or at craft or quilting stores and Knitter's Pride blocking pins which you can find at yarn stores.
Hi Suzanne, do you have a pattern for this beautiful sweater I could knit please, thank you 😊 for all your great hints, tips and advice, kind regards Carol x
I actually pay my girl to block all my items....so lazy....hidding for awhile..my husband passed away recently...doing some mindless knitting....talk about a shift. .....deb
It is so pretty. I love how your voice sounded when you said I can't wait to finish it! You sounded so happy and excited. Hug
Thank you!
Thank you so much for posting this video. It is so helpful. I have recently blocked two superwash sweaters. I followed your instructions from an earlier tutorial. I was so careful not to stretch taking them out of the water and blotting in a towel but when I unfolded onto the blocking boards they had all that extra fabric. I thought I was doing something wrong, but I couldn’t figure out what! I wish I had known about patting. I thought I’d never buy superwash again. Now that I understand how to work with it I can knit with it again. Thank you, thank you for all you do to teach us!
I try to show reality, not just the most perfect situations. I am glad this helped you! Happy knitting.
That is just such a beautiful sweater!!
Thank you! Happy knitting.
How would you deal with very slow frying conditions, i.e. damp atmosphere? Living in Ireland, any thick jumper takes days to dry, and I have always put them on a towel first, flat (as much as possible) on an air dryer, then removed the towel when the jumper is just damp/not as wet. Blocking is a new an brilliant discovery for me, and trying to figure the practicality of avoiding the musty smells!
Thank you!
I think blocking on a non porous surface is best, no towels. Yes, the towels wick away some of the water, but they hold a lot of water too, If you have an area where there is circulating air, like a ceiling fan, that helps a lot. On sunny days, I have been known to put my sweaters out in the sun just for awhile. Do not leave them in the sun for long. But it really helps to get them dry.
@@SuzanneBryan This is so funny to see the difference in cultures. Ceiling fans are not something we have here as they would hardly be ever needed. I was thinking of trying to crank up the heating in the room I block. I tried drying in the sun indoors and yes, it sped up the process somewhat, but the last jumper I washed took 3 full days and that was aran weight, half wool, half acrylic, with air on both sides and in late March with nice weather!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Happy knitting.
Your sweater is beautiful!
Thank you Sheryl!
This was great! You may have addressed this elsewhere but could you tell me what you are using as a blocking mat and where you got it?
This particular one is a styrofoam insulation board that I got at a home improvement store.
What about the pins? Where did you purchase them?
I use two styles of pins. Dritz quilting pins which you can find on Amazon or at craft or quilting stores and Knitter's Pride blocking pins which you can find at yarn stores.
@@SuzanneBryan Thanks!
Hi Suzanne, do you have a pattern for this beautiful sweater I could knit please, thank you 😊 for all your great hints, tips and advice, kind regards Carol x
On Ravelry, it is called ITAG-Yoke and it is a tutorial on how to create your own sweater, to fit perfectly.
Great video🙏
What are the " needles"?
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Which ones?
@@SuzanneBryan these smart blocking needles🙌🇸🇪🌻
They are Knit Blockers by Knitters Pride. 🧶
Hi is it possible to have a link to the pattern:)
It is linked in the description of the video which you can find below the video, but here it is again. ravel.me/itag-yoke-kal
Do you need to do this every time you wash it?
Yes
Are you taking this sweater to Ireland?
I may if I get it done in time.
I actually pay my girl to block all my items....so lazy....hidding for awhile..my husband passed away recently...doing some mindless knitting....talk about a shift. .....deb
I would if I could. Happy knitting.
Sorry about your loss.
thank goodness for knitting!