tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089105.post111324139455464381..comments2023-03-24T17:57:31.687-07:00Comments on Wiz Knits: Blocking vs. BlockingWiz Knitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109630748257195891noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089105.post-1113512430391594112005-04-14T14:00:00.000-07:002005-04-14T14:00:00.000-07:00Not blocking on wood floors -- I've found the futo...Not blocking on wood floors -- I've found the futon makes a nice giant pincushion, relatively flat.Wiz Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12109630748257195891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089105.post-1113445075640652682005-04-13T19:17:00.000-07:002005-04-13T19:17:00.000-07:00What an interesting lesson. I've never thought of ...What an interesting lesson. I've never thought of blocking (in the knitting sense) that way, but that's a nice way to think of it. Best of luck blocking Blue Cardy and working with the "old" and "new" pieces.<BR/><BR/>~ ChristinaChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805403156539360365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089105.post-1113343268279359032005-04-12T15:01:00.000-07:002005-04-12T15:01:00.000-07:00I also am nearly finished with Bias Betty! I've g...I also am nearly finished with Bias Betty! I've got a ball the size of a ping pong ball left.<BR/><BR/>The difference between the older part & the newer part is a little bit of what blocking is about.. getting the stitches to soften into one uniform experience rather than having individual character. Some of the difference may "come out in the wash".. may change character as CNITU wears the sweater and has it washed.<BR/><BR/>With cotton pieces or any piece that has a pattern, I find giving the pieces a firm but gentle tug each direction to "seat" the stitches sometimes helps even things out. Then if length is needed, I pin right through my carpet to the carpet pad to hold the pieces in place. I have no idea how you are blocking on wood floors!spinnityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11330259811066752471noreply@blogger.com