What Does blocking Mean in Knitting?
blocking means blocking.
Blocking · Techniques
Blocking explained
Wetting or steaming a finished piece and pinning it to shape as it dries. It evens out the stitches and opens up lace — often the difference between a piece looking homemade and looking finished.
How you might see it written
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