Essential Techniques for Blocking Your Crochet Projects

You'll Need

Pins

Blocking mats or you can also use yoga mats

Steamer or an iron steam

Spray bottle

Instructions

Wet Blocking

First, soak the project in a bowl of water or in a washing machine. Don’t rinse yet!

Then, get two towels. Insert the crochet in between the two like a sandwich. Like making sushi, slowly and carefully roll your crochet to remove the excess water.

When it has no more excess water, spread it flat on the table and gently pat it into the shape you want.

Keep it that way by putting pins on it.

Lastly, leave the crochet overnight to dry out. The process may be quicker if you use a fan to dry your crochet.

Spray Blocking

This is somehow similar to wet blocking without the soaking part.

The first step is to pin the crochet onto the blocking mats based on the shape that you want it to have.

Use water from a spray bottle to make the project wet.

Then, similarly, you’ll have to leave it overnight to dry. You can also use a fan!

Steam Blocking

This is a faster strategy for blocking compared with the other two. It is best for those who work with cotton yarns.

You must pin the crochet into the mats according to your desired shape. Ensure that the pins are spaced uniformly apart and close to one another.

Pat the seams gently and the areas where it is needed.

Afterward, use the steamer or steam iron and begin putting some heat on the fabric by hovering it slowly on top of the surface of the crochet project.

Be sure not to let the steamer or steam iron touch any part of the fabric.

Lastly, let it cool for about 30 minutes.