Afghan Steam Blocking Part 1 of 2

I show you tools & equipment I used to block my Entrelac crochet blanket.

Another problem with an iron is that even if you do have one that has a good steam boost, the reservoir is not very big and your will literally run out of steam for a large object.

I place the cardboard cutting board under the foam blocks and then the sheet on top.

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• entrelac
• crochet
• blanket
• how-to
• steam
• block
• blocking
• acrylic
• pins
• board
• steamer
• hand-held
• household

[Tazzie1312]

Is there a way to do this for something smaller (like a scarf) if you don't have a steamer or iron? I also don't have an iron.

[Bethintx1]

@Tazzie1312 I answered this in previous posts. Dampen it and roll it in a towel. lay it out flat and pin it in place. allow to dry.

[Eldunari98]

Is there another way to block afghans? I'm working on my first large blanket and its going to 6-8 feet. I dont have a steamer or anywhere large enough to pin it down

[Bethintx1]

@Eldunari98 You can dampen it and lay it out flat to dry on a large table or on your bed. See the video called 'Prairie Star afghan finishing and blocking.'

[ashenzues]

why do you block it?

[Bethintx1]

@ashenzues Blocking makes the finished piece lay flat, be in the right shape and for acrylic yarn the steam softens the yarn.

[Eldunari98]

@Bethintx1 Thanks so much! Luv ur videos!

[DrennyDeFont]

Thank you for all of your wonderful tutorials. I love watching them and learning new things. 

[ashenzues]

@Bethintx1 after it is washed and dried will it still hold the shape from blocking it

[MrsPinkfan1]

Ahh you are just so amazing! I love you!