why and when do we block crochet/knit pieces? + how-to and wet-blocking tutorial | blocking 101

thanks for clicking on this video! today we talk about the process of blocking finished crochet and knit pieces - discussing what blocking is, why and when we do it, and the different methods! if you have any questions (or corrections! i do not claim to know everything) please leave them in the comments below!
materials mentioned:
blocking mats: www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/acces...
t-pins: www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/boye-...
wool wash: www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/eucal...
(not affiliated with wool warehouse, i just like them!)
links:
instagram: @crochemily
etsy: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/crochemily
depop: @crochemilyy
ribblr: ribblr.com/shop/crochemily?re...

[@Tamarasaraa]

I like your designs and the colour combinations it’s given the vibe of fall and I LOVE it

[@crochemily]

ty! :)

[@dexaria]

I almost never block (unless I’ve knitted lace). I just wait for the first wash. I’m just to keen to wear what I’ve made 😂

[@taqwasherefa9029]

so happy you posted this!!, i always do it wrong somehow 😭

[@magiemycat]

Omg hiii I just found your channel and I love you alreadyyyyy
My name is also Emily and I also crochet and I'm in-love with your profile picture by the way!
Remember me when your famous💚

[@katiesmith3230]

LOVE THIS ❤

[@crochemily]

💞

[@loveisaiahxoxo]

I have a question ! so i'm making a sweater and i'm using acrylic that I want to soften after I finish the panels. Can i do the softening process at the same time as the blocking?

[@SeasOfGrace]

Hi! I recently crocheted a cardigan and the bottom edge tends to roll up a bit, the yarn I used was an blend of 82% acrylic and 18% nylon and I was wondering if I would be able to use wet blocking to fix it or if another option would be better

[@crochemily]

i think steam blocking would probably be best! as it uses some heat it would be best for synthetic fibres like acrylic and nylon! just make sure to not use too high of a heat or it may melt the material!

[@Yogeshvlog1437]

Hi how are you nice video my dear friend 🌹❤❤😊

[@Sad00la]

Hii. Can i use a shampo insted of soup. And can i iron it after it drys?

[@crochemily]

hey! yes shampoo should work! and in terms of ironing, it depends on what fibre you use as if you use something synthetic the iron might melt it! if you iron i would recommend using it on a low setting :)

[@ananya8427]

Can i use thick thermacol sheets for blocking??

[@crochemily]

yes i think that would work as it's non absorbent! :)

[@ananya8427]

@@crochemily alright, thank you so much!

[@eirinimavroudi841]

Μπραβο !!
Πολύ ωραίο βίντεο!
Θέλω να μας δείξεις το μαξιλάρι με την γάτα που έχεις στον καναπέ σου .❤
Πολλά φιλιά από. ΕΛΛΑΔΑ .

[@crochemily]

hi! i have a pattern for the cat cushions on my etsy shop! it’s linked in my channel bio! :)