Blocking is the process of moistening knitted pieces and shaping them and then allowing them to dry and thus maintain that shape. There are two different methods that I am aware of: wet blocking and steam blocking. I am wet blocking this evening.
I am experimenting with blocking tonight. I knitted a swatch (and actually completed it this time) for the neckwarmer I intend to make for my husband, sister-in-law, and brother. The latter two will be Christmas gifts.
I went to the library today to get a few knitting books. I took out some really cool books.
Ultimate Knitting Bible: A truly great reference for all things knitting.
Teach Yourself Visually Knitting: Awesome book with very detailed instructions on knitting. Very easy to understand.
Vogue Knitting Stitchionary, Volumes 1 and 2. These books are awesome! Volume 1 contains tons and tons of different types of stitches using the knit & purl. Volume 2 is devoted entirely to cable knitting. This is something that I definitely plan to add to my library.
Vintage Knitwear for Modern Knitters: this book has some really cool patterns. I am absolutely in love with the tube top/bolero set. I think I might want to add this to my library as well- but it's not as essential.
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