Monday, 16 April 2012

Spray Blocking Crochet ... A Couple of Little Tutorials...

Since the little problems (!) I had wrestling the Beautiful Blogger Blanket 2012 into shape I have made a couple of wee tutorials for you all... it is also to remind me next year... Part one is a simple 'Spray Blocking Crochet'.


I will post it today and then it will be in my new TUTORIALS section in the column on the right.... hope it helps...




















The web addresses above are not links... here are the direct links:

http://www.keep-on-knitting.com/blocking-knitting.html

http://megan.cc/Blocking/

http://www.crochetmemories.com/crochet7.php


The second tutorial  is entitled....

'Sewing a large / HUGE blanket or object into a good shape'
(coming soon)

Posted by Stocki at 06:00
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16 comments:

  1. Velma16 April 2012 at 08:27

    thank you for posting this because I have never blocked before and found it intimidating. This looks super easy to try!!

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    1. Stocki16 April 2012 at 09:14

      It IS easy Velma... and I find it relaxing so love doing it, hugs, Jill x

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  2. linda16 April 2012 at 09:03

    Thanks for the information Stocki, I think one needs lots of patience to do this as precisely as you have, I know it's worth it in the end for such a perfect result but I fear I'm a little too lazy :(

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    1. Stocki16 April 2012 at 09:17

      Lots of people don't bother Linda...it just depends on what textile you are using and what you are making... :)x

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  3. Unknown16 April 2012 at 10:25

    Hello Jill and welcome back to Blogland! We have missed you since the BBB post!! Thanks for the blocking info. I never used to block but always do now unless I'm working with acrylic - like you say, it doesn't seem to make a difference. On saying all that, I know I didn't block the squares I sent to you so sorry, sorry, sorry..... Next year I'll make sure I do!!! lol x

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    1. Stocki17 April 2012 at 01:58

      Thanks Laura.. I think I got a bit 'blogged out' after all the posts of the BBB! YOur squares were fine...I didn't notice! Glad to hear you are planning for next year already :) Hugs, Jill x

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  4. *16 April 2012 at 12:34

    Great tutorial Jill! You have stacks of pins....I always run short and then cut corners, I can see why your sunny spread squares were so neat!

    I am feeling soooo much better today and have eaten properly this evening after no food for a couple of days....I'm such a foody so you know when I am sickening! As for the circulars they were just cheap ones, I've not had probs before, but this particular set seems to have a ridge between the metal and flex, not much cop really....as I prefer to knit even straight on circulars, I am tempted to invest in some gooduns!

    Hope you're having a good week!

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    1. Stocki17 April 2012 at 02:00

      Hi Faith.. yes...loads of pins... I think I have a long pin fetish! Glad to hear you are getting back to normal... like me, if I am off my food there is DEFINATELY something wrong! Watch the post :) Hugs, Jill x

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  5. Nicole16 April 2012 at 15:08

    Excellent tutorial! I can see where I've completely gone wrong in the past now :-D Corners, middle, between the pins, between those pins... Got it!

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    1. Stocki17 April 2012 at 02:01

      Thanks Nicole... it's easy...and makes such pretty pictures! :)x

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  6. pembrokeshire lass17 April 2012 at 03:26

    Hi Jill. You make it sound so easy. I suppose you could use the same skill for tapestry? Knitting and tapestry are my main enthusiasm but I do love the things that can be made with crochet! I haven't really done crochet...only dabbled in it but I'm determined to be part of your BBB next year. I've accepted the challenge you posted on my blog....and....BOUGHT THE WOOL. How about that? Need to get the crochet hooks next? You can see I'm really on my way......?!! Joan

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    1. Stocki17 April 2012 at 13:13

      Ooo how exciting Joan! You are going to have such fun learning... I wish we lived closer I would love to teach you... I shall hold you to the promise of making a square for the BBB 2013! :)x

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  7. Anonymous17 April 2012 at 12:52

    Thanks Jill, this has been really helpful for me. Fab tutorial and I shall certainly refer to it in the future.

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    1. Stocki17 April 2012 at 13:14

      Thanks Shelley... your squares are so neat I thought you were an expert blocker already! Hugs, Jill x

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  8. ElisabethAndrée18 April 2012 at 02:37

    Hello Jill!
    This is really a great tutorial! Thank you so much for posting it. By the way: it is popular on Pinterest too:)

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  9. Anonymous4 May 2012 at 07:20

    Wow what a good tutorial. I have come to read you through Clicky Needles. I have only recently started "blocking" work,after many years of knitting, tapestry and now some crocheting, but it is certainly worth the time and effort. Thanks. dojo xx

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