How to block knitting - The ultimate tutorial [+tips and tricks]
A step-by-step tutorial on blocking in knitting. How it works and what you need to be aware. ► Link to my Patreon account: / nimbleneedlez
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In this video, I want to show you the exact finishing project I use for almost all my projects. Blocking knitting can help to create a neater stitch definition and prevent curling. The basic idea behind it is the same one behind any hair curling (or straightening) techniques. You can wet block almost all animal fibers (sheep wool, cashmere, yak, camel, alpaka, etc). But you can also block cotton, linen, nettle, or artificial fibers like arylic or nylon. In these cases, you have to adapt the technique slightly and revert to some form of heat (mostly through steam) application.
0:00 Introduction
0:59 Why blocking works - the chemistry behind it
5:04 How to block knitting (animal fibers)
13:45 Blocking tips and tricks
19:37 Blocking projects knit in the round (sweaters, hats, socks)
22:52 blocking cotton
25:27 Blocking acrylic and nylon
27:06 Blocking linen, nettle, etc
33:44 Last thoughts
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