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Uploaded by on Feb 27, 2009

Learn how to block your sweater for the best look and fit. This video teaches you how to wet block, steam block, and spray block your finished knitted garments. www.knitpicks.com?medid=YouTube

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  • I have yet to block a project, but this makes me feel a lot more confident!

    I have a fair isle cowl that I will need to wet block to try to remove some of the puckering (my first try!). Should I block this flat like the above sweater?

  • @connorcollin1 You got it - Block the cowl flat and smooth it out on both sides to remove any puckering. And remember, if all else fails - you can always block it again :)

  • how long should you steam it?

  • @rafionny long enough for it to feel a bit damp.

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  • just in time for my alpaca scarf! very well-presented, clear and useful. thank you!

  • @directedbyhp You can, but it often doesn't do much, because its a synthetic yarn. They address this at 1:10

  • Can you use this technique to block 100 percent acrylic yarn? I want to block granny squares to see if it will work. Thank you so much for this video.

  • this was a fantastic tutorial, very helpful. I always wet blocked since I didn't know the other methods, but I need to try steam blocking!

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