KnitIQ Blocking Mats for Knitting - Extra Thick crochet blocking board and pins with Grids Includes 100 T Pins & Storage Bag for Needlework - crochet blocking board - Interlock like jigsaw - Pack of 9

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And when you purchase your set, you get a nice colorful bag to carry or transport your mats with ease.

It’s the only blocking mat with nine tiles numbered 1 (bottom left) to 9 (top right) with straight edges on the outside. The knit blocking bundle features 9 extra-thick mats, a convenient carrying case, 100 t-pins, 8-pin combs, and 4-pin combs. This board is a great choice due to its affordability, quality materials and craftsmanship, and flexibility in the size of your project.From here, hold a steam iron over the fabric, but don’t allow the iron to touch the material, instead hover just above it letting the steam reach the work. The process involves reshaping your knits and allowing them to have even edges, uniform corners, and an overall professional look. It is best to get a mat with a square shape and a length that can accommodate small items like crochets. For those using a table surface you’ll also have nothing to worry about, as the mat will prevent the needles from scratching the surface.

We don`t usually exchange gifts but she sent me such a thoughtful present when I hit the half-century, and I wanted to do something nice for her. I already have a set of these mats, thought I would invest in another so I could block more at one go, but,they were a different size.If the piece you’re blocking is large, steaming/spraying may not wet it sufficiently for blocking, and in that case, it’s better to use wet blocking. What we liked: The mats have a durable foam construction that can withstand lengthy projects with pins in them. If you have any particularly large holes, uneven stitches, or mistakes, pull on the surrounding stitches to distribute the yarn more evenly. They’re for placing your knitting on to block them and let them dry once you’ve finished blocking them.

The mat is also built with practicality in mind as it’s not only durable but also heat and moisture resistant to survive different blocking techniques, including steaming. The knitting gaugespecified in most patterns is measured after the work is blocked, so it’s important to know your ‘blocked tension’ when choosing the right needle size. They are also made for wet and dry blocking and they come with a high-quality poly carrying case that has a handle. We would recommend you choose a set of mats with clear gridlines to help you gain better accuracy and precision for ease of use.

In addition, the mats are thick enough to prevent pins from poking through thus protecting the surface of your working table. Foam and rubber are the best durable materials and can withstand lengthy projects with pins for extended periods. With the puzzle piece connection it’s easy to put the blocking mat together in different configurations-even just as a perimeter for large afghan knits.