Blocking a Musselburgh hat - while on the needles and when finished - Mostly Knitting Podcast

Blocking a Musselburgh hat while it is still on the needles to check for growth and then finally blocking when finished.
My project page for this Musselburgh - ravel.me/tashb...
Pattern page on ravelry - ravel.me/musse...
I used 3.25mm needles and got to final stitch count of 136 sts
Yarn is Skein Sisters Romance in colorway Anemone and i used just under one skein. (4 grams left)
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Another video where I discuss my Musselburgh Hats at length • The perfect Musselburg...

[@StickToYourKnitting]

Your Musselburgh videos have enticed me to purchase the pattern and get this hat on my needles ASAP. Thank you for making everything so clear and concise! ❤

[@mostlyknitting]

You are very welcome Mary. Thank you for the lovely comment. :)

[@michellebattersby4070]

I’m loving these little tutorials Tash in fact your normal podcasts are so so informative too. I’m learning a lot and I’m enjoying your enthusiasm for knitting. It spurs me on to get better and better at this craft of ours. You are really joyful Tash. Thank you for all the time you put into making them. 😊

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Michelle. I am so glad you are enjoying them. :)

[@DillyDahlia]

Thanks for this. I’m working on a Musselburgh right now and didn’t even think to block it mid-project, but I will try this. That yarn you used is gorgeous. I love the subtle variation in the color.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much. I'm glad it was helpful. I just know to expect growth in length so i want to get that figured out before i start the decreases. The yarn really is very pretty. I would like to use it again for a top or a sweater. :)

[@rosemaryeveleigh3562]

Thank you fir the tutorial on blocking the Musselburgh har. Take care ❤😊

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Rosemary x

[@maryannbergeron9531]

Thank you so much for doing this video. I love how you explain exactly how to lay the hat out for best results. ❤

[@mostlyknitting]

You're welcome Maryann. Glad it was helpful. :)

[@alisoncaronflyingfree]

Thanks so much for this explanation. I am beginning my research for making my first Musselburgh hat and this is very helpful.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks Alison. Glad it was helpful! :)

[@vlm3612]

Thank you so much for sharing how you measure and block your hat.

[@mostlyknitting]

You are so welcome! :)

[@michellebattersby4070]

Fantastic little tutorial Tash. I’m definitely going to use this. Thank you. 🙏🏼

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks Michelle. Glad it was helpful! :)

[@Dina21976]

Thank you so so much Tash! You’re the best xx

[@mostlyknitting]

You are so welcome Dina! x

[@AidaBoza]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m about to start my decreases!

[@mostlyknitting]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful. :)

[@clc1302]

Thank you! I’ve been curious how you do that. Now I know!

[@mostlyknitting]

Glad I could help!

[@lisacoy8524]

Thanks. Excellent video. Very helpful.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Lisa. Glad it was helpful! :)

[@placeofbits]

Thank you Tash that was very informative x

[@mostlyknitting]

Glad it was helpful! x

[@pammoriarty5176]

Thanks so much. I am anxious to try your technique.

[@mostlyknitting]

You’re welcome. Hope you find it gives you good results. :)

[@LidijasOriginals]

Thank you for sharing. I will try this method as well 😊

[@mostlyknitting]

You’re welcome 😊

[@angelabates8752]

Brilliant, thankyou 😊

[@mostlyknitting]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lisalewis5099]

Thank you Tash! I am working on my first hat and your tutorials are really helpful. Do you always use warm water for blocking?

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks Lisa. I do. Not hot. Just warm. It gets an absorbed into the fabric easier. :)

[@Karen-Knits]

Interesting. Thanks Tash! Is there a particular reason for soaking it for an hour? I’ve just knitted my first Musselburgh and looking forward to doing more. I like how you do a wet block mid way. Good point!!

[@mostlyknitting]

Hi Karen. I dont think you really need to leave it for an hour. You can definitely leave it for less time. I just like to make sure that water has completely absorbed into the yarn. :)

[@lynnclough28]

I like to use a salad spinner to get water out easily before the towel.

[@Karen-Knits]

@@lynnclough28 that’s really clever!

[@staceylortz1365]

Thank you for showing this blocking technique. Do you do the same with sweaters, blocking sections, sleeves, body etc. before completing the project and sewing together?

[@mostlyknitting]

I often do it with a yoke if i think the yarn or the stitch pattern is going to grow - I do it about an inch before i think i need to separate off the sleeves if it is top-down. And i do it again when i am working down the body and i think i am about 2" before i need to start the ribbing. Often it grows and i find i only have an inch left to knit before i start the ribbing. (Most of my projects are seamless). :)

[@klawrence5134]

Do you use longer circular needles than given in the instructions? I find the 16” circular needles to be hard to work with.

[@mostlyknitting]

I do use a 16" circular. I find some brands easier to work with. Basically a needle that has a longer shaft and shorter cable works better for my style of knitting. I use Birch which is available in Australia at our big box stores and Chiaogoo mostly. The Addi ones I find are too short in the shaft and they are hard for me to work with. You could magic loop the whole hat if you wanted as well. Hope that helps. :)

[@despinavassos7865]

Hi there, thank you for making these videos. I was wondering when you wet block a pullover before you add the ribbing to the hem and bottom of sleeves do you cut the yarn? I know it sounds like a silly question but I thought I would ask😂

[@mostlyknitting]

Hi Despina. I dont cut the yarn. You can, but i try to have less ends to weave in, so i just have the ball sit on the bench. :)

[@despinavassos7865]

@@mostlyknitting Hi Tash, thanks, That's what I was thinking but I thought and check what you did. Thank you ☺️

[@stitchy_linn]

I have thought to wet block as I’m knitting the project. I have yet to do it. I will with the Musselburgh hat I’m currently knitting. I only soak my items for 20 to 30 minutes, though, as that is sufficient time for fibers to be saturated by the water. If I were to soak for an hour it would take twice as long to dry and block for no good reason here in the PNW.

[@mostlyknitting]

You can definitely get away with less time in the water. I think the key to having it dry quicker is to squeeze out as much excess water as possible in a dry towel. :)

[@stitchy_linn]

@@mostlyknitting oh I do. We live in a humid region, definitely affects dry time.