VLOG: How I Block Lace Shawls (Blocking my Miss May MKAL Shawl by Helen Stewart)
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- I finished knitting the Miss May MKAL shawl by Helen Stewart! Tag along as I share how I go about blocking most of my lace shawls. From soaking to pinning, to getting ready for FO pix. Please enjoy!
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Thank you for showing us on how you block a shawl. I learned a lot and I did not know that blocking wires existed, so thank you again.
Thank you for sharing how you block. I have never seen anyone use wires before.
Starting in the center…. Great idea! The only difference is that I put the blocking mats on my bed because the floor hurts, I don’t have much floor space. Sometimes I put a cardboard cutting board underneath the blocking mats for stability and at the end of the day, lift it all sideways against the wall or take to another room if nec so I can sleep on my bed. The foam
blocking mats would have come apart were it not for the Dritz cardboard cutting board pinned underneath.
I usually pin the top edge or straight edge first. Then I go to the middle, bottom edge and pull it tight to where I want it. Then I pin out from the center. That way when I pull the bottom, all the lace opens up and I can see where to pin it. Your shawl turned out beautiful. I'm thinking of making this shawl. Thank you for showing us how you block your shawls.
We survived the heat just here in the uk 🇬🇧 with no AC it was very testing, left work at 3pm as it was 34 degrees in the farm shop with fans on 🥵 not much knitting got done that day just a little crochet 😊
I didn’t know about the blocking wires! Plus, they are on sale at KnitPicks now! ThAnks!
Hi thanks interesting to see how you pinned the inner sections, regarding outer edges I usually thread my blocking wires thru each picot of the bind edge off then pin the wires every 4 or 5 pivots.
I absolutely love your beautiful shawl. This is my 1st time visiting your channel and I am looking forward to watching your next podcast. Thanks for sharing.
This is very helpful. I’m about to block a Helen Stewart shawl myself.
Looks completely different laid out. Good job
You make me wish I hadn't frogged mine! My colors were all wrong anyway. But you have truly inspired me to give it another go. So beautiful! I also really enjoyed the content. I have been knitting for 16 years, but it seem like some of these things, like blocking, are not really shared... or just hinted at, like a trade secret, lol.
What a beautiful shawl, especially in the colorways you chose. This was very helpful. I had not thought of pinning along the edge of each pattern change.
I’ve never thought of pinning the different sections either! Definitely will try now though!
Wow it is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!🧶👏🏻🎈
Great video. Thanks. The shawl looks fab. 😁
So lovely! The colors...sigh...beautiful! Helen Stewart has THE. MOST. GORGEOUS. shawls!!! Thanks for the blocking tips!
So gorgeous, Kristin!!!
I love blocking my knitting it is truly magical what the fiber and the stitches do after a nice soak and a little shaping ( or stretching in the case of a lace project)
I’m very fortunate to have a spare bed to lay my mats on so I don’t have to crawl around on the floor! I always point a little fan at my drying mats to speed things along and it really helps 👍🏻
Hi Kristen, your shawl is stunning! I never thought to block each lace section but will definitely do it when I block mine. Thanks!
The shawl turns out beautiful. 😍 I love the colour scheme and the pictures in your garden are so aesthetic. ✨
We had 40 degrees Celsius and my top-floor flat felt like Mordor, but luckily the heatwave only lasted three days. No A/C here in Germany. 😁 I hope you are fine and not melting. 🫠
Beautiful!
Just about to start my first shawl and this was super helpful! I'm amazed at the difference taking the time to block it properly makes to the final garment! Well worth spending time on :) thanks 😊
Congrats on the stunning shawl! Fun watching you block it. My absolute favorite blocking tool is sets of blocking combs - thus far they seem to do the job perfectly in all situations I've encountered without the need for wires and are much less fiddly than the single pins (which are perfect for some things but I've found they can cause puckering if you're using them just for a straight edge).
WOW! Beautiful thankyou
Came out Beautiful ❤️😍😍😍
Omg, it’s so beautiful 😍 😍😍😍
The shawl is gorgeous, and it looks so good on you!
I have a Miss May on the needles and it was so helpful to see how you blocked it. Absolutely gorgeous!
I love the shawl and thanks for the blocking lesson. I have never blocked anything and am just finishing my first shawl. This was very helpful, again thanks.
This shawl is absolutely gorgeous! Stunning! I’m not a shawl user or maker in general, but this one is speaking to me! I believe I’ll give it a go! Now I just have to get my yarn!
So exited to see you've refound your love of curiously handmade patterns. I found Helen because of you and also knitted the MKAL. The edge is really bothering me, it still rolls up after blocking. But once I wear it no one cares it rolls up. It's my new favorite shawl.
Gorgeous! I just blocked my Miss May Shawl too although I'm not nearly as thorough as you 😂 It's such a pretty design and I love the colours you chose.
Thanks for the vlog, the shawl looks great. 😍 The temperature in the UK was crazy, a few degrees higher than our previous record, but it lasted 2 days and went down by 50% within the next couple of days. Normal again now. 😬
Gorgeous shawl. I make quite a few and so it was good to see how someone else blocks theirs. I don't have blocking wires but will invest in some now seeing how they work. Thanks for sharing ☀️👍🏾
That turned out so very lovely 💞✨ It looks light and airy. Congrats on an amazing MKAL project!!
Beautiful shawl, Kristin. Thank you for sharing your blocking techniques! Very helpful :)
Oh that is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing your method of blocking shawls!
Thank you Kristen for this video, so helpful! Your shawl is so beautiful 🤩
Beautiful shawl, love the picots! Great to see how you blocked, same here.
Really enjoyed watching this. Beautiful shawl! 💜
This is my favorite of your color combinations.
Love love the shawl! Want to knit it too (first finishing other projects!) thanks for showing how to block a shawl like that.
Beautiful work both the knitting and the blocking.
Your shawl is stunning! It got up to 35 degrees here in Edinburgh where i work in a hospital that keeps its heating on year round. The uk has a severe lack of AC!
Oh geez! That sounds awful. 😩 Sending cooler temp vibes your way, Fiona! 🌬❄❄❄
Your color choices are always absolutely stunning. That shawl is to die for😍
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The shawl is simply gorgeous!! I have a shawl on the needles for the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl and can’t wait to finish and block mine!
I was on the fence about that shawl since I have so many other projects in process ( including another Helen Stewart design). Yours turned out so beautiful I don’t think I can resist the temptation.
Absolutely stunning shawl, beautiful work and yes it was a bit hotter than we are used to here in the UK this week at 39 degrees centigrade! It was unbearable in the school where I work, with 30 children crammed in a tiny classroom with no shade and no air conditioning! Lots of little children feeling very poorly at the end of the day. Take care 🧶☀️🧵
Oh wow... I can just imagine. Poor things! 😰❤ I'm glad to hear things are cooling down a bit!
Thank you so much for this video! I've already blocked my Miss May, but I may do it again using your technique. I am currently working on the beautiful Fenwick Shawl and will definitely try this method 😊😁
that's a really cute shawl. definitely going to have to make myself one!
Thanks so much! Beautiful shawl!
That shawl is so beautiful, Kristin. And the dress you wore in your FO shot is just
Thank you so much, Shenaz! Target 🙈 You all must think I live there, now. 😂 www.target.com/p/women-s-sleeveless-tie-back-dress-a-new-day/-/A-85439684?preselect=85361572#lnk=sametab
Definitely worth all of the time and effort! Stunning! ❤
Hi Kristin. Looks great! Have just about survived the Monday and Tuesday heatwave here in the UK. I can’t kneel down - so - about coming over and doing a few of my shawls for me please? I’ve got a spare bedroom and bathroom? See you soon. 😀
Hah ... I should have mentioned it's a bit hard on the knees! 😂 It can also be done on a table or if you don't have blocking mats, I used to block my shawls on a mattress!
@@Voolenvine Hi Kristin. That’s cheating using a mattress. 😊. Sadly - my hubby won’t want to sleep on the floor. 😊😊😊😊😊
Gorgeous! Thanks for the tutorial!
Love your shawl.
That is beautiful. Wish I had some talent I'd make that.
Thank you, Sheri. And you can! Maybe start with a simple lace project (mind was the "Ishbell" shawl by Ysolda Teague). You might be surprised how simple lace is to knit! 🤗
Good job. Thanks I have never blocked a shawl like that. instead I would have added the more flexible wires on the bottom picot edge and then just stretched it as far as I could and pin it there to stabilize the wires. By slipping the wires through each point, you get a real standardized shape. Also once pinned, I stand back about 10 ft. from it and see if anything loos asymmetrical and needs to be adjusted.
Great tip, Sunny!! Yes, another viewer suggested something similar. Way more efficient than just pinning out all the picot points. Thank you!
This was extremely helpful. I have a question for maintenance. If you wash the shawl, later, do you have to block it again?
So beautiful, Kristin! 👏 You always pick great colors for shawls-do you have more shawl plans this summer?
Thank you, so much Ruth. Yes, I do!! I'm actually planning to use the Miss May leftovers for another pattern. Stay Tuned! What are you working on?
@@Voolenvine Ooh, I can't wait to see! I'm currently knitting on some design samples and a Prismatic Sweater by Wool & Pine.
Hi Kristen! So my question is ... When you wash your shawl after several times of wearing it, do you have to block it again? I've never blocked anything I made. I am a crocheter but I am a fairly new knitter. I will be knitting several items. Thank you for your advice 💜
That's beautiful. I'm always fascinated by how blocking turns knitting into a beautiful piece of flowing fabric. Cooler here in London yesterday. Hope you were okay. Just double checking something - you don't need to rinse in plain water, just soak and spin?
Thank you, Valerie! So glad to hear you're finally getting some cooler weather. 😪And great question ... Yes! I should have mentioned that I soak shawls in lukewarm-tepid water. No need to rinse the wool soak out, if using any. If you don't have a spin-dryer, you can roll your knitting up in a towel and gently press the excess water out. I hope that helps!
@@Voolenvine Brilliant. Thank you that's really useful.
Beautiful
I liked this video! Seeing different stuff from you is fun. The shawl and photos turned out perfect.
Now, I've always wondered about the blocking wires - do they not leave a sort of rolling wave across the top -supposed to be straight- edge of your shawl? Curious!
Thanks, Amy! 💖 Hmm.. I've never experienced a rolling wave effect. I think if you keep the border straight and flat when weaving in the wires, it should be fine. Also weaving them in and out evenly and securing them with pins.
Turned out Pineapples! Meow.
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Can you put the blocking wires go around a curve. I have a circular shawl/blanket and am trying to decide the best way to block it.
YES!! That's actually a really great idea!! Just gently bend the wires into shape and pin them in place. 🙌
@@Voolenvine thank you!
Starting in the center…. Great idea! The only difference is that I put the blocking mats on my bed because the floor hurts, I don’t have much floor space. Sometimes I put a cardboard cutting board underneath the blocking mats for stability and at the end of the day, lift it all sideways against the wall or take to another room if nec so I can sleep on my bed. The foam
blocking mats would have come apart were it not for the Dritz cardboard cutting board pinned underneath.