February 19, 2007
Lets talk once again about the wonders of blocking.
I know, I harp on a bit, don't I?
At about 11pm on Saturday night (around the time I get all my wonderful ideas), I took a good look at Faina's Scarf and got a bit worried.
Pardon the blurriness, it was 11pm after all, and my camera's night vision requires more steadiness than I'm patient enough to provide.
Anyway, the point is, see the way it's curling? I was a bit worried that I had cast on too tightly and that the curl wouldn't block out.
So I needed to make a decision before I went any further. Should I rip it out and start over? Should I knit on, and have faith that it would come out alright?
Or should I block it as it is and see how it goes?
I went with option 3.
I got out a hand towel, pins and a water spray bottle. I spritzed the knitting (being very careful near the bamboo needle!), pinned it out, and left it overnight.
Sunday morning, I awoke to this.
Why did I ever doubt?
None of the colours are accurate, by the way, but the top two are closest.
Posted by Donna at February 19, 2007 02:11 PMComments
Oh I rather liked the mauvie colour too,though the cream would go with more,lol
Its looking good though!!
Loved Twinkies piccie last post too!
I blocked my last pair of (lace) socks before finishing them as I was worried I wouldn't be able to get them over my heel - worked a treat!
Posted by: blueadt at February 19, 2007 10:32 PMI'm so sorry Donna! I guess I will pass your tag onto somebody else. :) The scarf is looking quite nice lovely.
I'm so sorry Donna! I guess I will pass your tag onto somebody else. :) The scarf is looking quite nice lovely.
Your scarf is beautful and you are right about blocking! Have a good week.
Posted by: Wendy G at February 19, 2007 11:41 PMAh yes, blocking ... a lace knitter's best friend. :)
Posted by: Samantha at February 19, 2007 11:56 PMYou could have waited, but then you wouldn't have enjoyed knitting the rest for fear it would all be a waste of time. It's better to know early--no more worries.
Posted by: wool winder at February 20, 2007 12:10 AMI have yet to block anything, reasons?
A) I don't have enough pins etc.
B) I've never knitted items that I thought needed blocking till now. I still need to block my Clapotis :-(
and C) I don't want to block something I'm giving as a gift for the first time as I would be scared of ruining it.
it is truly amazing what blocking can do! it looks wonderful so far.
Posted by: marti at February 20, 2007 07:17 AMWow. It's going to be fantastic!
Posted by: Terri at February 20, 2007 11:35 AMthe photos look more beige on top, and totally lilac on the last one. Isn't it odd how the camera is fooled by certain light. I've encountered that myself recently.
The blocked version is amazing. so lovely.
it's all about faith isn't it? gotta believe the blocking will fix it all. And it does! That's beautiful!
Posted by: Bells at February 21, 2007 07:18 AMI love how on the purple background it looks natural but on the natural background it looks purple!!
Its looking good too by the way..doing well.
Katt
Posted by: Katt Walker at February 21, 2007 08:32 AMwow. love the stitch definition!!!
Posted by: Michelle at February 21, 2007 12:21 PMHow funny! I had the same thoughts about my Faina. Wait until you get further along, it looks like a big blob of goo. Funnier still is that your last picture looks close to the color I'm making mine. :^)
Posted by: Katie at February 21, 2007 03:56 PMKeep on knitting away, before you know it Faina's will be ready to be blocked!
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Lovely! Whatever the color, it will be beautiful.
Posted by: Michelle at February 22, 2007 07:54 AM
Oh pretty, pretty. This is going to be beautiful.
Posted by: Tammy at February 19, 2007 03:51 PM