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Then again, some people never knit anything that really needs blocking, like a ski hat or baby booties. But, for the most part, blocking is a good idea and it makes the project look more professional.
By blocking what you knit, you can actually mold the article into the shape you want, or the shape it should be. This is especially true with those stretchy natural fibers, more than with acrylic projects.
There are tools you can buy, like rustproof blocking wires and T-pins. Mats, clips and sock blocking forms can be purchased as well. However, you can usually get away with a simple box of straight pins.
There are three common ways to block your piece of work: Wet-blocking, steam-blocking and pin and spray blocking. All involve pinning the knitted piece down onto a towel or mat and laying it out on a flat surface where it will sit for a couple days. Make sure you chose a location where the pinned item will not be disturbed.
When you wet-block, you wet the knit material in cold water. Gently squeeze https://storify.com/TimilonTech
