Blocking Circular Shaped Knitting Projects

To block a circular project, pin the center of the project to your blocking board, attach a cord (like dental floss or smooth cotton yarn) around the outside edge. Measure from the center to the outside edge while you pin the edge using the cord as your guide to make sure it ends up round and not oval shaped.

Blocking Acrylic Fibers

Blocking really finishes your knitting projects. Even if you are not using natural fibers, blocking is possible. Check out this link (http://beadknitterpatterns.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-block-acrylic.html) to block acrylics which will show you a before and after blocking photo along with detailed blocking instructions. Or click the title of this post to see the article.

Cap Blocking

To shape a knitted hat, blow up a balloon to a size to fill out the hat and then spray it with a water atomizer. Let it dry before removing from the balloon. Blocking the easy way!

Shaping Hats

Another way to shape knitted hats: place the finished hat over an upturned colander which is placed over a pot of boiling water on the stove. Let the steam shape your hat for you.