Blocking, shaping your knitted or crocheted project with the assistance of a bit of steam or water, is the final step in making your projects look their very best. For lace projects, a good blocking is the difference in your hours of work resembling ramen noodles instead of the handcrafted heirloom piece you intended. Blocking sets your stitches, evens out imperfections, straightens your seams, and proportions your pieces just the way you want! (Check out this post from Katherine for some great blocking instructions!)
For simple blocking, often a trip through the sink with some wool wash and a gentle patting into shape before drying flat is all you need. But when you really want to open up those stitches to let an intricate pattern shine, it’s time for a good stretch – and that means getting metal! T-pins and blocking wires help you get your edges straight – but putting in a plethora of pins and wrestling with unwieldy lengths of wire can be tedious, and what do you do if you have a complex curve?
Lazadas Knitting Blocking Wires to the rescue! Developed by an avid knitter, these bendy blocking wires let you shape and stretch your stitches with ease.
You’ll feel like a superhero as straight, circular, and scalloped edges bend to your will! No super-strength required – and pins are included in the handy stand-up packaging!
Get your knitting into shape – come on in and grab a set!