The Knitting Process: Part 14 - Blocking the Sweater… a full view of the what, why & how!

Part 14: Blocking!
* What is blocking and why do I do it?
* How I block garments (every single step)
* How to decide what to pin and what not to pin
* Materials I use during blocking (literally nothing here is sponsored, this is just the stuff I use!)
* This is the second last step… after this it’s literally trimming ends, seaming pockets and WEARING IT
Please comment questions so I can answer as we work through this wip!
About the Series:
The Knitting Process is a UA-cam series where I walk through the entire knitting process for a handknit sweater… every decision, every mod, every stumbling block, every bit of math!
My hope is that it will help you either start your garment knitting journey or build confidence in your skills!
Production effects will not be amazing… instead of editing and focusing on production value I will be doing unedited snippets in whatever lighting is available! 😁
Project Details:
I’ve made this before when I was a beginner sweater knitter and made all kinds of mistakes: yarn selection, sizing issues, tension issues, etc. This is my official do-over! It’s always fun to reknit a pattern.
This series is NOT an ad or sponsored in any way.
Pattern: Douglas Cardi by Andrea Mowry
Ravelry Link: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Website Link: www.dreareneeknits.com/shop/d...
See this project in Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/projects/Yarn...
My first attempt knitting this pattern (Ravelry link): www.ravelry.com/projects/Yarn...
Yarn: Nordic NSW (non-superwash) DK from The Frosted Stitch
Colours: Angst (burgundy), Kurt (dirty gold), Courtney (light purplish grey), Docs (darker grey), Seether (purple) from her Grunge collection, launched April 2024
Website: thefrostedstitch.ca/
Needles: I’m using Chiaogoo metal 5” interchangeable needles in size 4.5mm / 3.75mm for ribbing to make size 4 of the pattern. Gauge measured 19 st x 28 rws in a 4” swatch.