KnitIQ Blocking Mats for Knitting - Extra Thick crochet blocking board and pins with Grids Includes 100 T Pins & Storage Bag for Needlework - crochet blocking board - Interlock like jigsaw - Pack of 9

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Once the knitting has soaked, carefully lift it out of the basin. Gently squeeze out the excess water without wringing or twisting the fabric. The material that these are made from is heat resistant. How does that help, you ask? For steaming, of course. When steaming, you don’t have to worry that the grid colors will get transferred to your fabric or that the board material will wear out. Sure, it’s on the higher end of the price range, but it has everything you need to deliver a professional-looking project. Features and Benefits Foam These are made of compressed foam, but even then, they are pliable. What’s more, they retain their shape for ages.

Once the piece is totally dry, take out the pins. You’ll see the garment will have your desired size and shape. Also, take your time! I had to learn how to fix epoxy mistakes because I rushed on other crafts. Just like the previous mats, these are very well made. Speaking of that, have you ever used a mat that transferred its colors to the fabric? If so, I know how disappointed you might have been. Having experienced the same ordeal, I know how important it is to have the assurance that your next board won’t transfer any colors to your projects.You’ll be impressed by the quality of the foam, particularly the self-healing feature that seals the needle poke holes over time. For those using a table surface you’ll also have nothing to worry about, as the mat will prevent the needles from scratching the surface. You can choose to use a single mat for a small project or connect them together like puzzle pieces for large projects. The mats are incredibly lightweight thus highly portable. You can knit or create crafts on the go, literally! In this method, all you have to do is lay a piece of your hand-knit on the surface and shape it to the desired size.

With their exceptional features, these guys make it easy for you to come up with professional-looking crochets, lacework, and knits. You’ll love how it holds the pins well, yet it’s soft enough that you won’t have any problems removing the pins. Set your iron to the lowest temperature that allows steam. Once it has heated, hover it slightly above the surface of the protective cloth and steam the entire garment in an “up and down” motion. You can also use a steamer for this process if you have one. Knitters and creatives of all skills will benefit from this mat as it allows them to achieve professional-looking knits, lacework, crotchet, and needlepoint. Let the garment stay put in the water for a couple of minutes. This way, the fibers will relax. After that, you can do some gentle kneading, but not too much to avoid felting.Another perk you will enjoy is that of the ease of carrying. The material is lightweight, meaning you will not burn calories carrying these guys or have trouble using them. But first, the mats themselves. They’re produced by a company called KnitIQ, who’ve been selling in the US for a while. KnitIQ is now coming to the UK too.