How to use blocking wires with crochet

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In today's video, I will show you how to use blocking wires to block your crochet. Blocking wires are a great addition to your crochet toolbox and make your projects go from great to WOW and the great thing is, it is simple to do
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[@leahbradley3937]

Wow!! Until KZbin I didn’t know blocking existed, you’ve opened my eyes... I look forward to blocking my future work!

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hi Leah, it really does make your items pop !

[@leahbradley3937]

bobwilson123 I’m in the process of finishing a blanket for a Christmas present... I’m purchasing the blocking wires next week and shall block the blanket so it looks amazeballs when handed over ... I can’t wait to see just how much more awesome it looks blocked ! Thank you for your easy to follow videos

[@CrochetwithClare]

Yes it will look amazeballs !

[@michellenash6802]

This is SO HELPFUL!!! Why no one else has shown us how to do this idk. Ty for taking the tine to help us novices!! Ty , ty, ty!!

[@CrochetwithClare]

you are very welcome. i felt the same way before I made the video. i am happy others learn from my video

[@aknyghtmere388]

Thank you for this tutorial. I've been wanting some blocking wires for a while, maybe this will help me get a set for Christmas. I can no longer block my own shawls by myself so my son helped me the last time and wires would have made it a lot easier, (it's so much easier to do it yourself rather than to explain how to do it) your step by step directions are fantastic. I hope to see your review of the small Teamoy bag soon, my boys saw your review of the large bag and my projects have a lovely safe place to be when I travel to see my grandbabies. When I heard the cicadas in your video, I thought it was the ones in my area, they are deafening right now. Thank you again for your tips and the video, looking forward to the next one.

[@CrochetwithClare]

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment and YAY for having the large project bag to keep your items in, they bags are fantastic, how do you like your bag ? The wires are great and make blocking shawls SO much faster and you use less pins too if you have a shawl with points

[@janmoss656]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I've never lnown in all my 50+ years of crocheting how to properly block an item!

[@CrochetwithClare]

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback

[@lynnebabb5349]

I have never seen this before. Yes, that means I have never blocked my work. This is so awesome. Thank you so much.

[@rosem6604]

Blocking sucks.. I've only done it with semi-lacey snowflakes I made last x-mas that also needed to be stiffened up. it was bad enough. But as you can see, it does do wonders to the piece :)

[@pier8379]

THANK YOU!! for this very EDUCATIONAL & INFORMATIVE tutorial. I've seen a couple but never this thourough. Now I understand!! Like you said its AWESOME.

[@CrochetwithClare]

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback

[@shellinearmstrong7177]

Thanks for this tutorial. I know it wasn’t easy but it’s soooo important. You’re a Gem Clair! Thank you

[@CrochetwithClare]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nunyabusiness920]

I love listening to you when you comment through your tutorials.....you have a great sense of humor! Oh and I LOVE your patterns.........thanks so much. P.S. I love the pajama pants, I wear them too!

[@CrochetwithClare]

Thank you Jan ! SO nice to have such great feedback

[@lizjo7213]

Thanks for a great video!!! Blocking makes the item look so professional...

[@CrochetwithClare]

Thank you so much for watching and your wonderful comment

[@Pamela_Marie]

Clare, LOL... your comments about your pants made my day! "I'm not pregnant, it's a food baby"... that is what I'm going to use when people ask me if I'm pregnant, and I'm 57 LOL! I live in my yoga pants, sweatpants, sleep pants LOL. Great video! I just recently purchased blocking boards from Michael's. They also have a small sewing section near the yarn, and I found the T pins and blocking pins there. I've never seen the long pins. I'm going to have to get those. We have had such an incredibly hot and humid summer here, I have not done hardly any crocheting. I love all your tips, and blocking really does make a difference.

[@stellalabaire9861]

I have a hernia baby. Lol

[@CrochetwithClare]

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback ! Hope the weather cool down for you soon

[@Pamela_Marie]

@@CrochetwithClare you are welcome! It's been a really tough summer. I am looking forward to fall :-)

[@jolenelarson469]

How nice! I've always just used pins. Now I'll have to put those blocking wires on my wish list.

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hey Jolene, so much quicker with these wires too :)

[@southerngirlhandmadeknit]

Thank you for this detailed informative video. It really shows how much work goes into your beautiful items. I'm still a beginner I'd say. I'm working on my 4th project (all afghans) but I haven't blocked anything yet. I think I'll try it on my In Love with Color afghan granny squares before i sew them together.

[@ZebraKitten]

I just got my blocking wires today so doing some research on how to use them. I normally use pins but wires look like they will make the job so much easier! Why have I not bought myself a set before this? Got a gorgeous lace shawl to block and I can't wait to see it go from finished to polished!

[@CrochetwithClare]

G'day ZebraKitten thank you for your comment, yes they make blocking easier and faster

[@teofilanaylor8878]

bobwilson i am happy you back 👏👍

[@CrochetwithClare]

Thank you ! I have had 3 other tutorial since I returned from the UK, you can see them here kzbin.infovideos

[@SaffronJ7R]

Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@CrochetwithClare]

@@SaffronJ7R no problem, thanks for watching.

[@Keturah53]

great tutorial Claire 💗. I love how you have taken us step x step through this. I now think that I could have a go at it. thanks so much 💙 x

[@CrochetwithClare]

Thank you Kate !

[@KashfuzzCrochet76]

Nice “ eating lots of food pants” . Thank you for the info. I love the frog 🐸 it goes with crocheting! Hahaha

[@familymamily6469]

hello Bob , I am your old follower and love the things you have made and I have made them too. May be someday I will show you what I have made . really like your work

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hello, thank you for the long term support and I would love to see your items

[@rebornnowami2013]

Eating lots of food pants! LOL! I have some of those too! 😂

[@freakygeak]

holly cow I purchased that type of wool wash same size for just over five Canadian dollars :O I'm shocked that I saved money sadly not on wool itself :) thanks for sharing

[@jackieblue22222]

Great demonstration! Thank you!!!

[@CrochetwithClare]

Thank you Jackie and thank you for watching

[@rosem6604]

That was very helpful! Instead of endless pins! almost feels like cheating because you don't spend an entire day on sticking pins. But that's just me maybe. Doesn't matter as long as you get the results. Thanks so much!

[@CrochetwithClare]

Oh yes Rose, it is totally cheating haha :) Such a time saver in my busy schedule though

[@rosem6604]

oh no, I totally get it! now I have this small doily that I made and I really want the wires! :-D

[@CrochetwithClare]

lol! they do make a difference

[@CrochetwithClare]

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[@kimp7899]

Thank you. Great instructions. I have an alpaca one I need to block and wires would be much better than just pins because it would take a hundreds of pins. Perfect timing it’s like you read my mind. Lol 😝💜

[@CrochetwithClare]

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, your shawl sounds so pretty

[@nutmegmurtleagnes]

Great tutorial

[@CrochetwithClare]

Thank you Stacey and thank you for watching

[@hazeluzzell]

You could make it a health thing and do a dance session on the rolled towel...😀

[@CrochetwithClare]

Yes ! I do when no one is watching ;)

[@karenpereira7797]

Okay, so if I ever have the inclination to weave a pineapple 🍍 pattern shawl; I will remember all of the shite I need to purchase, come to my senses, and buy the finished piece online! Thank you so much... peace and hugs KP

[@nunyabusiness920]

LOL I had to add this.........my dog could hear the frog croaking in the background! She was tipping her head left and right trying to figure out where it was coming from!

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hahhaaa that is so cute !!!

[@cindybunys7571]

Rain bow color mix and match color

[@marymmiranda]

I was wondering about one thing on this blocking thing. When the items are washed every time, is this a process we have to do again and again?

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hello, no not usually, however if your points go a little wonky you can always give it another block :)

[@beajae4859]

This is new to me. Will it keep it's shape after blocking?

[@CrochetwithClare]

G'day beajae4859 thank you for your comment, thank you for watching. Yes it will keep its shape

[@tabassumkazimi4290]

Lovely demonstration. Do I block a garment every time I wash it or just the first time.

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hello, you do not need to block it every time, but if for instance you have a shawl with points you may want to block them every now and them to keep the shape

[@tabassumkazimi4290]

bobwilson123 I am beginning the Jessica shawl so thank you so much for clearing my doubts before starting. 😊

[@karenpereira7797]

If it’s Handmade; I would suggest DRY CLEAN ONLY... peace and hugs kp

[@brigittelogue6678]

I have a question. I am new at this. Do you need to block every time you wash the item?

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hello, you do not need to do it every time, but if you need to freshen up the points of a shawl or any project, you can give it a block

[@janedc5ch319]

If you wet block a project . Do you have to block it every time you wash it?

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hello, no not usually, however if your points go a little wonky you can always give it another block :)

[@rebornnowami2013]

Clare I have a question. After you've worn the garment for a few times and want to wash it, do you have to block it all over again?

[@CrochetwithClare]

depending on what material it is made out of and how often you wash or long you go without washing you should only have to block every so often.

[@rebornnowami2013]

bobwilson123 Thank you. I hope you’re feeling better. Miss you.

[@michelle4d9]

Hi Clare! 👋👋. I think I’ve asked this before... but once you block a project and after you’ve worn the garment a few times and wash it, will the projects need to be locked after every washing? Have a great day! TTFN 👋👋👋 😁❤️

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hello Michelle usually no, but if you have a shawl with some points that get a little wonky you can give it another block

[@michelle4d9]

bobwilson123 ahh, thank you dear, I try not to make pointy anything, it could be dangerous in the wrong hands 😜

[@sydneyc.6714]

Maybe this is a dumb question. Does it have to be blocked after every time you wash it?

[@CrochetwithClare]

Never a dumb question :) you do not need to do it every time, but if you need to freshen up the points of a shawl or any project, you can give it a block

[@sydneyc.6714]

Thank you for answering my question.