Questions about blocking Boards

Christina K.	Posted Jul 26, 2007 10:53 AM Link to this discussion
user 2666264 Toronto, ON Post #: 60	Since blocking on my bedroom carpet doesn't seem to work very well! and really any flat surface also seems to attract the cat(esp. if any type of knitting is there) what do you use to block. Do you use a blocking board and/or blocking wires? Have you made one of your own? Who would you recommend (online or store) to buy a blocking board from. Any help that you have is appreciated. Cheers, Edited by Christina K. on Jul 26, 2007 2:06 PM
trish levan	Posted Jul 26, 2007 12:59 PM Link to this reply
TrishL Toronto, ON Post #: 9	I use foam core board (available at Staples/Grand & Toy) and straight pins to block my crocheted snow flakes. You can then lean it upright on a dresser above temptation of cats. It's not an absorbent material but you could cover with a light towel. Trish
Christina K.	Posted Jul 26, 2007 5:12 PM Link to this reply
user 2666264 Toronto, ON Post #: 61	Thx for the suggestion. I use foam core board (available at Staples/Grand & Toy) and straight pins to block my crocheted snow flakes. You can then lean it upright on a dresser above temptation of cats. It's not an absorbent material but you could cover with a light towel. Trish
Sue	Posted Jul 27, 2007 8:13 AM Link to this reply
suemolen North York, ON Post #: 10	I use a huge sheet of foam insulation I got at Home Depot. I covered it with gingham fabric so I have squares to see if I'm making my item square.
Christina K.	Posted Jul 27, 2007 6:32 PM Link to this reply
user 2666264 Toronto, ON Post #: 62	more good ideas - thx
Holly	Posted Jul 30, 2007 6:29 PM Link to this reply
knitting_for_two Etobicoke, ON Post #: 149	Blocking wires are definitely worth it. They make the edges of the pieces staight. Sewing up is so much easier with uncurled edges. As well, measuring and stretching the damp piece is easier with the wires. Holly
Christina K.	Posted Aug 1, 2007 3:15 PM Link to this reply
user 2666264 Toronto, ON Post #: 63	Any ideas where I can buy blockingwires?
Holly	Posted Aug 2, 2007 10:50 AM Link to this reply
knitting_for_two Etobicoke, ON Post #: 151	Call Romni to see if they have any. You could probably also buy them online somewhere. Of course if you go to Romni, you should try to stay focussed. "I'm here to buy blocking wires, blocking wires, must not touch yarn, must not touch yarn, stash too big, stash too big, blocking wires, blocking wires."
Holly	Posted Feb 1, 2009 9:38 PM Link to this reply
knitting_for_two Etobicoke, ON Post #: 273	I just attended a workshop on blocking your gauge swatch and the instructor used the cardboard thing that dressmakers use to when they cut out patterns. You can stick the pins right in it and even put damp knitted pieces on it. The pre-printed grid comes in handy too.
Peggy	Posted Feb 19, 2009 10:03 AM Link to this reply
Kneuroticknitter Toronto, ON Post #: 51	I got some lace blocking wires from Knitpicks and they are awesome! Saves a lot of headache, especially for lacey stuff.

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