Blocking Tools Every Crocheter Needs | Crochet Tips for Perfect Finishes

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

Great content, Creations by Courtney. Looking forward to your next upload! I smashed that thumbs up button on your video. Keep up the wonderful work. Your insights on blocking tools were enlightening! Have you considered exploring the differences in blocking techniques for various fiber types in future videos?

[@creationsbycourtney]

That’s a great suggestion for a future video, @KeyserTheRedBeard! Thank you for watching and giving a thumbs up!

[@dougphilips8807]

Thank you, this message needs to get out. Blocking takes it from rough to polished! Also for the blocking pads at 2x2 are sometimes too big, but I got similar ones from a hardware store and you can get a few extra and cut them with a knife to a shape you need. I have cut a few of mine in half, and one I have cut the corners off for when you are blocking a triangular shawl and you just need to fill in some corners. Oh, also, the picture at the bottom of your blog post shows the kind of have. They don't have lines, but there is a grid. I have to be careful to assemble mine so that the grid lines-up across the joints of the pieces. BUT, having blocking wires and a metal yard stick is the easier way to get straight edges for sure. I also have a portable steamer, but I find that if I try to use on a horizontal project, the water comes out the spout, I have to lift the project at an angle to keep the steamer more upright. -=D

[@creationsbycourtney]

That’s a great idea to cut the large mats in half! I was ecstatic when I got the yardstick. It has made measuring so much easier with shawls and garment pieces.