KnitPro KP10878 Rainbow Knit BLOCKERS PK20, Assorted

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Starting in the centre of your work, use your fingers to manipulate out the fabric to the tension you are looking for and work out towards the edges. The same goes if you are working with any other delicate fibre. Keep the heat / steam at a safe distance.

Some purists might say absolutely, but honestly I don’t think it’s necessary in every project. It really depends on what it is and what it’s going to be used for. Water – you can soak your project in a clean bowl, basin, sink or bath, and you may also find a simple spray bottle usefulKeep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections—they may also appear in recommendations and other places. Once you have allowed the fabric to fully soak, carefully squeeze out the excess water and lay it flat on a towel. Gently roll up the fabric in the towel and give it a soft press to take most of the water out. That’s a simplistic example which gives you an idea of the variation. It’s hard to be definitive about which projects will retain the best stitch memory, but it’s the kind of thing that becomes more intuitive with experience. So give it a try! Ideally you would use a garment steamer because you have more control, however a steam iron can work if you hover it an inch or so above the fabric. It’s important not to work too close to the fabric and not to apply direct heat to the fibres.

It is a very effective way to even out tension and, especially for open work, to really show off the pattern. If you’ve read any of my posts on gauge, you will know that I am a fan of always making a swatch for any crochet item which needs to fit. I have used glitter glue mixed with water (I’m not sure what sort of glue gorilla glue is so not sure if it works) to stiffen small items such as decorations – I talk about it briefly in my little Christmas trees post https://doradoes.co.uk/portfolio/little-christmas-trees/If you are working with a larger or more complex shape, this process can take a while as you may need to adjust pins as you shape your work. Especially if you’re working with lace patterns.

Throughout the instructions, I have given some guidance about the best method for different fibres but I wanted to take a moment to clarify this. Lion Brand® Yarn Company is a fifth generation, family-owned business. Lion Brand® yarns are sold online, at craft chains, discount chains and independent shops across the United States. We are passionate about helping people enjoy the pleasures of working with yarn. Steam is an alternative way to get a small amount of moisture into your fabric. The added element of heat can be used to create shape and additional drape on your fabric. Please take all the necessary safety precautions when working with steam appliances and follow manufacturer guidelines. When pinning out, place the pins around a cm or more in from the edge to minimise this dipping, particularly if you are bringing quite a lot of stretch to the project . In the pictures I am using knit pro T-pins which are super sharp (so please take care!), robust and easy to use, however any rust-proof dressmakers pins should work too.The precise approach to pinning will depend on the shape and style of the garment you’re working with, but I wanted to include this image to give you an idea.