Well, I can always count on my mom for a shortcut – just one of the things I love about her. My mom is a doer, is always moving and if there is an easier, faster way to do something–she knows it. She doesn’t do things by the book or by the recipe; she doesn’t follow instructions. She doesn’t worry about things being perfect! What!? Where did I come from?
My mom called me after she read my blocking post –A Blocker’s Block– and offered this quick and easy blocking technique. Not quite as effective as tpins and a large surface – but it did the job in a pinch and without much to-do.
I started here:
I spritzed with water:
I ironed: 
I finished here:
Great! Thanks Mom.
It worked well for the 100% cotton sweater above, and for this cowl in cotton:
But on the soft wool blend sweater I blocked next, I had to rely on the good old fashioned t-pins . . .uhh. I still dread blocking,
but it does work :).
Hope you all had a great weekend.
Ruth says
Looks fantastic! Thanks for the tip!
beki says
considering that i’m a lazy (impatient) knitter, this is my favorite way to block. your work looks great!
Emily says
Hello again, Anne!
I just wanted to let you know that I got my blog up. You can find it at
timetoexperiment.blogspot.com
Thank you again for being such an inspiration! I’m so excited about this!
Emily
Gaye Glasspie says
see I just use the steam I didn’t actually iron the piece. Thanks for sharing!