How to block knitting

It wasn’t until I was sitting at a knit night, that I first heard about “blocking” knitwear. It randomly came into the conversation, and was like “WTF is that?”

The way blocking affects knitted fabric is magical – suddenly crooked stitches become uniform, uneven edges straighten out, and your […]

Wet blocking is a foreign concept to most knitters and crocheters. In all honestly, you can go your whole maker life without blocking any of your projects. But, just like weaving in ends, blocking is a crucial finishing step to take your projects to the next level. Watch this video and see how to block […]

Step-by-step tutorial on knitting blocking, depending on the nature of the yarn: natural fibers, artificial fibers and mixed yarn.

Wet blocking is a simple way to make your finished knitted object look professional. Don't skip it! Especially for sweaters.

What at first looks as if it came from the bottom drawer can turn into a professional-looking garment after blocking. This article shows you how to best block a knitted or crocheted sweater for a great look.

Blocking is a simple but vital step which will greatly improve the look of even the most beginner knitting. If you have made the effort to hand-knit something, it deserves to be blocked. Check out our Knitter's Block and our Sweater Care Collection for all the tools you'll need.

Until recently, I had never taken the time to block a crochet project. Why? Because I didn't have a fancy blocking board (and didn't want t...

Why should I block my crochet or knit? Blocking usually involves wetting your stitches with water (more on that later). By doing so, you will see a couple of changes:

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