My Favorite Things: Blocking

I am always amazed when knitters don't get around to blocking. The second that I bind off the last stitch I am itching to get my latest WIP onto the blocking board. Then I'm as antsy as a kindergartner waiting for recess until I can unpin and see the finished piece in it's full glory. For me that is pure magic. 

(Pictured above, a new design knit with Jill Draper Makes Stuff Mohonk in Moss and Straw Into Gold.)

Comments

[Annie]

Such precision!

[Mousy Brown]

I love blocking in the summer (when I can do it outside) but in the winter I struggle to find anywhere big enough, warm enough and safe enough that isn't in the way and isn't going to get sat on by the dog...ironically that is when I get most of my knitting done...a problem I am not sure how to solve! The images above are stunning...love the colours!

[Carole]

That is a LOT of pins!

[Monique]

That is a lot of pins! LOL!
I love seeing blocking photos!
Gorgeous colors!

[Christine]

I totally agree with you. Blocking is my favourite part of knitting...it's like magic.

[Hannah]

Beautiful. I have trouble with blocking but I love the piece you're finishing up! Can't wait to see it!

[Ruth]

I have to confess to having something sitting for a month unblocked. First it rained for a fortnight and with the humidity it would never get dry. Now it's dry, but the spare bed I block on is occupied by house guests.

And I hate all that pinning :D

[margene]

Seeing lace unfurl or a sweater come into shape is one of the best things about knitting. It's the last step before wrapping up in your knit and wearing it! Your project colors are beautiful!

[Suzanne]

Would you share your favorite tools for blocking? Since you do a lot of lacework, I'd also be interested in any tips you can share. I really like blocked pieces but I admittedly can get lazy. I think you might have just kicked me in the bum. :)

[marylou]

I like to block, too. Have you seen those new Knit Blockers, with pins grouped together? I may succumb.

[gale zucker (she shoots sheep shots)]

I keep hoping someday I will start to love blocking. I love the results but resent the process.

[Laura]

I have a love/fear relationship with blocking. I always have to hold my breath as I sink my newly finished project in to the water. Always love the results!

[lindy]

what is the gold and green project? when will we see the whole?
anxious to see!@