Jana, you’re very funny. Thank you for the helpful and hilarious video. Good luck with the cats and your next project. Hope your cats don’t use them as a kitty but Matt.
Thank you Jana for this video. I never did this before and I used all your tips on this video and did a proper blocking on my first square. Letting the yarn bloom is very different than the light mist I did in the past. Honest had been afraid to do it this way as I was concerned about damaging the yarn. Another tip learned that I can pass along to my grandchildren
I agree Jana. I put something in the spin cycle once to get more water out of it... it shape-shifted lol. I love cables and your piece there is stunning!!!!
I use Eucalan it’s a gentle soap, if you will for your knit wear. It’s also no rinse. They have a non scented or a eucalyptus scent that is for keeping away insects if you ever have had problems with moths etc. or you just like the smell. You just add a very small amount it also helps soften. I’ve used it for years. There is another brand I believe it’s called SOAK. You can buy it by individual packs and try it see if you like it. Eucalan comes in small or larger bottles. It lasts a very long time. The pins in the middle to keep the cats away. Genius.
Blocking mats are quite expensive in New Zealand (like everything is here tbh), so I bought some foam mats from Kmart's camping section & for longer stuff I use a yoga mat. Neither are very thick (U could double them up if U want it thicker) so U have to be careful about ur pins poking thru bcoz if ur like me & put ur pinned/blocked item to dry out on ur long dining table you can scratch the surface from the sharp pins if ur not careful 🙂
Well, it depends on what you're making and your personal preference. Block can help even things out, maintain shape etc... Some types of yarn block better than others. For example, I think that natural fibers block better than synthetics like acrylic.
@@PurlTogether I was told from a knitter at a Yarn Store that I only need to block natural fibers...I will take your advice and block both...Thank you for responding...
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Jana, you’re very funny. Thank you for the helpful and hilarious video. Good luck with the cats and your next project. Hope your cats don’t use them as a kitty but Matt.
Very helpful information! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video. I now have the courage to block the baby blanket I knitted.
Wonderful!
Thank you Jana for this video. I never did this before and I used all your tips on this video and did a proper blocking on my first square. Letting the yarn bloom is very different than the light mist I did in the past. Honest had been afraid to do it this way as I was concerned about damaging the yarn. Another tip learned that I can pass along to my grandchildren
Thank you this was very helpful
Found this video super helpful, thank you! Love your energy!!
Thanks Jana - my 🧘🏻♂️ Mat comes in handy for extra long blocking! ❤️😘👋
I picked up some of the foam mats for standing on at Harbor Freight for blocking. They lack the grids, but it was a good thrifty option for me.
I agree Jana. I put something in the spin cycle once to get more water out of it... it shape-shifted lol. I love cables and your piece there is stunning!!!!
Kitty butt mat 😂😂😂 Having 3 cats and 2 rabbits, I completely understand!
Thank you for this tutorial. Very helpful and informative.
I’m going to get some blocks.
I use Eucalan it’s a gentle soap, if you will for your knit wear. It’s also no rinse. They have a non scented or a eucalyptus scent that is for keeping away insects if you ever have had problems with moths etc. or you just like the smell. You just add a very small amount it also helps soften. I’ve used it for years. There is another brand I believe it’s called SOAK. You can buy it by individual packs and try it see if you like it. Eucalan comes in small or larger bottles. It lasts a very long time.
The pins in the middle to keep the cats away. Genius.
Newly subscribed knitter, loving your channel so far
Thanks, made blocking easy to understand 👍
Glad it helped!
Thank You Jana for sharing 🌹
Blocking mats are quite expensive in New Zealand (like everything is here tbh), so I bought some foam mats from Kmart's camping section & for longer stuff I use a yoga mat. Neither are very thick (U could double them up if U want it thicker) so U have to be careful about ur pins poking thru bcoz if ur like me & put ur pinned/blocked item to dry out on ur long dining table you can scratch the surface from the sharp pins if ur not careful 🙂
Yes, good point. Sometimes I just use a quilt with sewing pins for blocking
Love those shawl colors! Too bad I'm so behind on Norah's Vintage project, but what the heck. There is no deadline so all's good
Do you block pieces of your garments before assembly?
Yes
Do u reblock every time you wash a hand-knit item (that isn't socks)?
It's personal preference. I might, depending upon the item.
Is blocking something that should be done to all yarn materials? Thank you.
Well, it depends on what you're making and your personal preference. Block can help even things out, maintain shape etc... Some types of yarn block better than others. For example, I think that natural fibers block better than synthetics like acrylic.
@@PurlTogether I was told from a knitter at a Yarn Store that I only need to block natural fibers...I will take your advice and block both...Thank you for responding...
It wouldn't hurt. Try it and see what you think!
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I’m so sad you didn’t show the finished product after it dried!!!
The thumbnail photo of the block on the mat is the finished product. Thanks for watching.
Kiddy But Matt ? 🤣😂🤣😂
Kitty butt mat. I have naughty cats.