To block, or not to block...

that is the question :P

I do not often block my items as I simply do not have the room to do so. Perhaps later on in life when my children have left home I will be able to.

Do you block every item you make? I can see the benefits of doing this, I just simply have no space :(

Do you have any tips on blocking in a small area? Perhaps having the item, is this doable?

Thanks :D

Damla05

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bevcustom

When I block, I tend to block everything on my bed (a double size) with pins. I dont always block my pieces, mostly what needs more stitch definition, like lacework. However, I put a piece of plastic over the mattress to keep it from getting wet.  I dont usually wet block, I steam block with a steamer.  I find I can get the same results, and they dry faster.

funshine

I dont usually block, I made a shawl once and I blocked it with dressmaker pins and laid on a carpet with a sheet over it, but Im not convinced it made much difference, so I havent bothered since

TheKnitter

I usually do block and find it makes a BIG difference it you follow the schematic and block to size.  I too have limited space.  I clear off the dining room table at night and block on interlocking plastic tiles.  I roll as much of the water out of my piece in towels so they are just damp, not wet.  Usually by dinner time the next night its dry.  I dont block anything that is acrylic (but I usually use that only for childrens items that will go into the washer and dryer anyway).  In nice weather I block under my porch on the same interlocking plastic tiles and they seem to dry quicker (must be the breezes outside??).

EweWho

Only thing I have ever blocked was a lace shawl.  I mostly knit mittens/gloves, caps, scarves, and the occasional sweater.