So, take a bunch of newly knitted items.

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Soak in warm water.  I used a bit of lavender scented dishwasher detergent.

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Roll in towel to remove excess moisture.

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Spread out to see the beautiful feather and fan pattern in the scarf.

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See the difference?  Now to wrap the gifts and mail them off to two lovely ladies up North.  I'm sure they'll be able to use these for many more weeks.  

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3 responses to “Blocking”

  1. Jess Avatar

    Blocking sure makes a difference! I have to admit that I am a lazy knitter. I rarely block anything. But I think I will start, because that really looks nice. I did block a sleeveless cardigan and it looked much better after. Your knitting looks wonderful. On the legwarmers…are you ribbing them? My girls are going to start dancing in the fall so I might make them some.
    Oh I miss my knitting friends!

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  2. Elisa Avatar

    Wow, that’s the same pattern?? Huge difference. Love those colors. Finally made it out of the house a little bit this morning to the yarn shop. WOOHOO! Got me some new wool to make a soaker for Jacob.

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