Wet Blocking a Knitted Piece

This instructional video demonstrates how to use the wet blocking technique in order to block your finished knitted pieces.

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Howto & Style

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• Knit Witch
• knitwitch
• theknitwitch
• knit
• purl
• knitting
• knit stitch
• block
• wet block
• block knitting
• instruction

[theknitwitch]

I should have also mentioned that the soap I like to use is Dr. Bonner's soap because you can dilute it so that a bottle lasts forever but also because it is not very "sudsy" so that helps that you don't have a lot of rinsing out of the soap to do. You can gently press the water out of your pieces before putting them on the towels to roll up but don't wring them. Also, support them when you take them out of the water so they don't pull and stretch too much.

~ Knit Witch

[1220charlee]

You are, quite literally, my favourite person! :) I say I'm a self-taught knitter, but really I'm a KnitWitch-taught knitter! Your videos have been absolutely indispensable, thank you so much. Keep 'em coming! xxx

[aldorakwong]

Knitwitch, your videos are the best! they have helped me tremendously! keep it coming! :D

[lunadrinksmutea]

Thanks for your tutorials, Knitwitch! I love the clarity and unhurriedness of your demonstrations - sooo helpful!

[amishsunshine]

Thank you SO MUCH for this! I've been blocking wrong for years and never could understand why my projects turned out all wonky.

[carendale]

thanks knitwitch!

[SchalaKid]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! ^____^ I'll be wet blocking my first piece soon, so this is extremely helpful.

[sassygalady]

Never heard of wet blocking.  Very interesting.