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Tunisian crochet Blanket CAL 2021 – Square #1 - KnitterKnotter — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:56:50 +0000

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By: Bonnie C

Bonnie C — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:26:15 +0000

I measure out the blocks, blanket or garment section and stabilize them on blocking mats.I have found it best to use a cotton cloth that has been dampened. Then I spread it over the area to block holding the iron above it about an inch. This creates a nice steam without a crush effect on the block or blanket section. I leave the blocked pieces on the blocking mat(s) until they are thoroughly dry which also helps to stabilize the shape. After it is dry I sometimes lightly touch up areas, such as seams or borders that need it in order to create consistency in size and shape in the overall completed project.

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Beautiful Tunisian Crochet Project for Your Home: Rohit Blanket - KnitterKnotter — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:19:29 +0000

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By: Tunisian Blanket CAL 2023 – Mosaic Border - KnitterKnotter

Tunisian Blanket CAL 2023 – Mosaic Border - KnitterKnotter — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 01:15:49 +0000

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By: Arunima

Arunima — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:41:39 +0000

In reply to Peggie.

When I touched my steam iron to the project (not directly, I put a cotton cloth on top of my project before I kept my iron on it), I lost all texture so I think the fiber relaxed too much. The design was still visible but it was flat like a piece of cloth – much more drapey and pliable but it ended up increasing the size of my project to almost double of what I had intended.

When I join my (steam blocked) squares, I don’t usually have to block the blanket again to relax the joining yarn. If I ever feel like I need to, I would just steam block the joins after completing my blanket. I don’t think you have anything to worry about!

By: Peggie

Peggie — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 22:39:57 +0000

What was the adverse event you had when touching your steam iron to the project? did it melt the fiber or just relax it too much? Is it even possible to relax it too much? I was experimenting to try to learn, and using the steam iron on the acrylic setting, I did touch the iron to the fabric on purpose. This was before reading your advice. Luckily, it did not melt or ruin my iron, but probably won’t take that chance again, given the cost of a new iron. That sample is perhaps a bit floppier than another sample I tried without touching the iron to the fabric, but not by much. The fabric is definitely softer and more pliable, and shaped more squarely, so I am glad to learn about steam blocking. When I am ready to put steam-blocked acrylic squares together, the yarn used to join won’t be steam-relaxed as I am stitching, but the squares probably won’t go together well if they are not blocked first. I assume blocking, then joining is the normal process and there is nothing to worry about?

By: Arunima

Arunima — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 04:59:42 +0000

In reply to Liz Duggan. You're welcome! I think blocking makes a huge difference and the final product looks so much better after blocking.

By: Liz Duggan

Liz Duggan — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:19:34 +0000

Brilliant! Thanks for the information. Blocking mats are ordered and I await in anticipation.