I found your video clear and interesting. I did want to make one point. The wet blocking does create a permanent change in the knitted fabric--stitches relax and become more uniform, any left over dye or spinning oil is cleaned off, and the fabric is more cohesive. But it does not create a permanent shape in the way you implied. Lace knitting, for example, must always be pinned out after a wash. Your socks have a shape because of the shaping you did while knitting them and will return to that shape whether you carefully line the columns of stitches up or not. In the same way, stretching them while wet will not permanently make them larger. So while it is fine to take such care with the first washing/blocking it is also fine to lay the socks to dry in a general sock shape. After all, we are putting them on our feet and then putting our feet in shoes. Any careful line is unlikely to survive such treatment.
Great feedback Lee. Thank you so much so the additional information. I do find that my own blocked socks behave so much better than those that aren’t on subsequent washes. I always hand wash so maybe that could be it? I only need to give them a quick shake out after squeezing out the water and they are ready to dry flat. I’ve only knitted 2 lace scarves and as yet I haven’t needed to wash them but yes I can see that they would need to be pinned out to preserve the open structure. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Tracey
Hi Tracy. I liked your tutorial. Blocking wet socks looks really satisfying. I've only ever knit 3 pairs, quite recently. I didn't block them. I will in future though. Thank you. Stay safe xxx
Yes give it a go Annie. I find that each time I wash my socks now they just go back to the blocked shape. Makes such a difference. Thanks for watching . Tracey
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Thank you for a very clear video. Very lovely socks! I'm finishing the second sock and will follow your instructions.
Glad you found it useful. Happy knitting.
Great demonstration#
Many thanks Beth for watching and so happy you liked it. Tracey
I found your video clear and interesting. I did want to make one point. The wet blocking does create a permanent change in the knitted fabric--stitches relax and become more uniform, any left over dye or spinning oil is cleaned off, and the fabric is more cohesive. But it does not create a permanent shape in the way you implied. Lace knitting, for example, must always be pinned out after a wash. Your socks have a shape because of the shaping you did while knitting them and will return to that shape whether you carefully line the columns of stitches up or not. In the same way, stretching them while wet will not permanently make them larger. So while it is fine to take such care with the first washing/blocking it is also fine to lay the socks to dry in a general sock shape. After all, we are putting them on our feet and then putting our feet in shoes. Any careful line is unlikely to survive such treatment.
Great feedback Lee. Thank you so much so the additional information. I do find that my own blocked socks behave so much better than those that aren’t on subsequent washes. I always hand wash so maybe that could be it? I only need to give them a quick shake out after squeezing out the water and they are ready to dry flat. I’ve only knitted 2 lace scarves and as yet I haven’t needed to wash them but yes I can see that they would need to be pinned out to preserve the open structure. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Tracey
I enjoyed that - very useful. I have to confess that I rarely block my socks but I’ll certainly give it a try now. x
Yeah! I think you’ll like the results. Thanks for watching. Tracey
Hi Tracy. I liked your tutorial. Blocking wet socks looks really satisfying. I've only ever knit 3 pairs, quite recently. I didn't block them. I will in future though. Thank you. Stay safe xxx
Yes give it a go Annie. I find that each time I wash my socks now they just go back to the blocked shape. Makes such a difference. Thanks for watching . Tracey
Will blocking erase lifeline marks? Thank you 😊
Lifeline marks do disappear in time, blocking will certainly help.
@@harrietyarmill2873 Thank you 😊
Tried watching, sorry I could not. Very hard for me to hear what you are saying, your music over powers your voice😢.