Blocking

I keep talking about our shipment from Uschitita and it should be on it's way to us early next week. Steffi had some problems getting dyes so we had to change a few colours but I'm sure that I will love all the colours when they arrive.

I was moving around Soak (more on that later) and found more Flexible Blocking Wires.

These flexible blocking wires make creating the perfect shape in your project a breeze. They are the most versatile blocking wires, they work great for straight edge, circular, half moon and even scalloped shapes. Because of the medium diameter, you can use them for blocking fine lace to chunky yarn projects. 

Short Set Contains: 10 Super Flexible 35" wires, and 30 Nickel T-Pins 

Long Set Contains: 5 Super Flexible 70" wires, and 30 Nickel T-Pins

After I added them back onto the website, Mr. Canpar came in with a box of Knitters Pride accessories. Knit Blockers are back in stock.

12 Blockers with 8 Pins and 8 Blockers with 4 Pins

A novel and original idea to block knitting projects…….guaranteed to make knitting lives easier!!
The ease of handling the blockers substantially speeds up blocking on all types of projects
The design helps maintain even tension across the width of the blocking pins
Ideal working on blocking straight edges like sweaters, shawls and scarves
Anchor holes in each blocker allows the user to attach string along large sections which can be pulled and pinned to maintain consistent tension
Made using tough plastic with embedded sharp, sturdy & rust resistant stainless steel pins
Two different sizes to manage different shapes when blocking
Designed by knitters for knitters

Back to Soak. Customers have been calling and emailing that they want to buy Soak. Now it's available online. More Soak is on the way. We are out of large bottles of Pineapple Grove and should see them next week. 

What is it: Soak is modern laundry care. Clean up with Soak’s eco-friendly formulation. Developed to be as easy on the environment as it is on your clothes, it’s the no-rinse clean you trust and love.

Soak is perfect for your laciest lingerie, softest sweaters, baby clothes, quilts, swimwear, workout wear and all the laundry you love. love it. wear it. soak it.

It’s great for travel, gifting or guests.

How it works: Just Soak and squeeze. No need to rinse. Lay knits flat to dry. Wash sets (like lingerie) together. Test fabric for color-fastness.

• made with plant derived and renewable ingredients
• biodegradable, phosphate-free, dye-free, sulphate-free
• safe for hand or machine washing (including HE)
• flight friendly

Customers ask if blocking is necessary. YES!! Not sure how to block? Google 'blocking knitting'. There is a lot of information available online.

I went though old photos to find a project finished and not blocked and then blocked. Here is Chevron Shenanigans.

Above is unblocked and below is the shawl after Alex worked her magic. Blocking makes a huge difference in the look of the finished project.

The barbecue is going and dinner is almost ready. I'm going to finish writing and get the table set. After dinner I plan on at least an hour of knitting. At least.