Blocking turned this ...
To this!
Voila, citron!
I'm not sure how many inches longer it is now, but it made a huge difference.
I have blocking wires and t-pins; I used the wires along the top, and the pins at the edges. Rather than soaking first and worrying about having to handle sopping wet yarn, I use a spray bottle.
Yarn is not-crazy Zauberball.
Sometimes I'm lazy and don't get around to it right away, but eventually I do, and I'm always so pleased with the result.
Here's another, the Elizabeth's Diagonal Scarf...
I only blocked this one to show the patterned edges. Yarn is Berocco Boboli.
So there are two completely finished objects, for a lovely Tamis Amis Finished Object Friday! Stop by and see what everyone else is up to!
This *is* my thrilled face.
You really can't beat blocking and what a great job it did of it. Lovely result on both projects.
ReplyDeleteNow aren't you glad you blocked that Citron? Beautiful! You and Cat SHOULD be pleased ;o)
ReplyDeleteBlocking rules! You should get a lot of use out of your Citron, it is very pretty!
ReplyDeleteAgree. Blocking is AMAZING. It takes a project from wow, to !!!WOW!!! Gorgeous shawls,
ReplyDeleteI also spray my item when I block it. Otherwise there is so much water in it. Your shawls look beautiful. Have a nice weekend. Regula
ReplyDeleteYay, Citron! Blocking does work wonders, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteBlocking is really nice and can show off all the hard work - Yours is LOVELY! I especially like that first one!
ReplyDeleteThree cheers for blocking! Your Citron turned out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteIt is pretty amazing what blocking can do... unfortunately I don't think it will make my wingspan better enough. :-(
ReplyDeleteI think I said this last time, but I really like the diagonal scarf.
Wow it looks very different after blocking. Very pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteI also am always amazed at the difference between a pre-blocked object and a post-blocked object!
ReplyDeleteYour projects are beautiful!
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Good to know that the citron needs blocking. Mine's hibernating right now, but I love the look of yours, so it might come out soon.
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