I just bound off my Go Tell the Bees shawlette, KAL version. It’s blocking in the shade of the bamboo in the backyard.
So pretty! I’m using flexible Inspinknity Ultra-Fine Blocking Wires for the top curve, and pinning out each point. I measure to make sure the points are the same length as they are paired (center two, next two out, etc). I suppose I could run a wire around the pointy edge, too, but if I’m measuring out each point, it seems like it would be redundant.
I love how quickly blocking dries outside. But precautions are necessary.
I have a piece of screen door mesh over my shawlette. Why? Once upon a time, a bird pooped on my blocking. Lesson learned.
This should be dry in a couple hours. By then, I’ll have another shawl bound off, and hope to block that this afternoon. Progress!
What’s your summer knitting?
Stunning color choice for the pattern!
I too am on the blocking phase. Joji V Nevk Boxy in fingering weight.
Your shawl is beautiful!
Thank you! Blocking is magic, even for sweaters. Enjoy your new sweater!
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Love the colors! I’m in a bit of a knitting funk at the moment – having trouble getting gauge for a pair of socks and need to find the right size needles to cast on the Go Tell the Bees shawl (yarn is wound and ready)…
I really love these ombre gradient colors; Knit Picks has a purple one, too. Hope you vanquish your knitting funk soon!
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Sweater for my August-baby nephew! Thing takes longer every year, though. He keeps getting bigger…