Why and How I Block - The Knit Chat

Welcome to The Knit Chat, a podcast where I talk about knitting, spinning and crafting in general.
Today we are talking about the magic that is blocking your knits and crochet!
You can find me on most social media as CloTricots
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[@ginninadances]

I went over to TikTok to see the comments, and the ones I read are really sweet and cute. I think I'd you continue in that tangent you might be the next "hoof trimming" channel but for knitting lol😂

[@cloknits]

I might 😂

[@sandracroley9784]

I am fortunate to have a perfect blocking area....a pool table...it has a faux-leather cover, and it's a good height 😊

[@cloknits]

That's a great spot! My dog wouldn't try to lay on it all the time.😂

[@youknowthatgirl8710]

I learned off you tube and have never taken a class or know anyone who knits. I’m doing good I learn from lots of people. Thank you for this video now I can block projects I have finished.

[@cloknits]

That also how I learned way way back.

[@joanie9258]

Thanks I had no idea I should be using hot water to soak my garments before blocking. I’ll do that next time.

[@cloknits]

Try it and let me know if it makes a difference.

[@missjenny1953]

Heated tile floor! What a great idea 😊

[@cloknits]

The best!

[@Nathalielef]

I am follower on you French channel . See you talking about this cardigan . But your TikTok made me want to knit this .

[@cloknits]

Thanks for coming over to hear me talk about it some more!

[@jolenekennedy2338]

Am I correct in assuming blocking is not just a one time process? You would use the same process after wearing the garmet to wash and dry it?

[@cloknits]

Yes I always use the same process. I only wash my untreated wool sweaters once a year and give them the full spa treatment 😉

[@Qiwyn]

Hi! I have a question about blocking. I just finished a tiny cardigan. Should I block first and then add the buttons or the other way around? And also, I used drops merino extra fine yarn for the cardigan and the washing instructions say to not soak. Does that mean I can't block it at all?

[@cloknits]

I sincerely have no idea why it says not to soak. Maybe because of possible color bleeding? I would soak for 15 minutes like I do for all my knits.

[@Qiwyn]

@@cloknits Thanks! But what do you think sewing on the buttons. Before blocking or is after blocking better? 😁

[@cloknits]

@@Qiwyn I don't think it makes much of a difference. I would do what makes you the most motivated to put them on! I usually block first and then never put on the buttons cause i just wanna wear it! haha

[@Qiwyn]

@@cloknits Okay, thanks! I was just thinking if the result is more even/precise when adding buttons after blocking. But if it works either way, that's good. I can block it now that the weather is fine and warm and leave the buttons for later. 😄

[@shayannah]

Pfarrer Kneip kur for your singles :D

[@cloknits]

I don't know what that means!!! haha