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Where to block???

Submitted by Colleena on Sun, 02/20/2011 - 11:55

I had all the rugs removed from my place and sleep on the Sleep Number bed filled with air.  I tried to seach for "blocking boards" but that must not be the name of them.  I want to block out a scarflet done with short rows, but need to block it!  Does anyone know where I can buy blocking boards?  Or have any other ideas?

 
susangustus wrote 1 year 27 weeks ago

Ironing Board

I use an ironing board to block scarves and small items. I use a sewing board on my table and clear plastic to block larger items.

 
BearyAnn wrote 1 year 28 weeks ago

Where to Block

My husband took me to Lowes (hardware store) where we purchased a couple of 4' x 8' sheets of styrofoam in the home building section. I cut one into smaller pieces and drew 1" squares to give me blocking lines to work with. One I left large and drew squares about 6" apart to give me blocking lines. The sheets are not very expensive and the large one I lay across my bed. It doesn't harm my bed and can stand up against a wall behind some of my yarn stash when not in use.

 
KT wrote 2 years 12 weeks ago

Patternworks.com has blocking

Patternworks.com has blocking boards.  I think that knitpicks.com may also have blocking boards.  I also know knitters who have purchased large rubber-like puzzle piece squares that parents use to help child-proof hard floors,or you might look for foam board.I only pin out when I block something that needs stretching like lace.  Otherwise, I just wash, squeeze out as much water as possible (I use the spin cycle on my washing machine), and then pat into shape and leave to dry.

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