Wow, what a difference blocking makes in smoothing out your stitches! All the increases that showed up so much, now have been diminished. And the sleeve banding finishing pulled things in just right. I did a stitch pick up of only 61 stitches to do the final 4 rows of banding on same size needles, 9. Ta Da! It's really, really done!Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Blocking Loppem
I would have to say, I now see the difference in a blocked garment first hand. Blocking is where you get it wet and lay flat, shape it and let it dry, or lightly steam it to shape it.
Wow, what a difference blocking makes in smoothing out your stitches! All the increases that showed up so much, now have been diminished. And the sleeve banding finishing pulled things in just right. I did a stitch pick up of only 61 stitches to do the final 4 rows of banding on same size needles, 9. Ta Da! It's really, really done!
Wow, what a difference blocking makes in smoothing out your stitches! All the increases that showed up so much, now have been diminished. And the sleeve banding finishing pulled things in just right. I did a stitch pick up of only 61 stitches to do the final 4 rows of banding on same size needles, 9. Ta Da! It's really, really done!
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What cute things you knit ! My mom lives in Spokane and loves to knit...
I'll have to send her your blog !
Hi, thanks, Queen B. I went to your blog and posted there too! Send your mom "on over!"
How Cute! What an awesome job!
What a great look on you. The color and fit are very flattering. How many cardigans/sweaters does this make? I'm still working on Basic Black. Just need to finish the second sleeve armhole shaping. Then I can steam block and seam up. I might be wearing it in time for the first day of winter!
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