Blocking Tools for Knitting & Crochet

Blocking tools for knitting are essential items used to shape and set knitted or crocheted projects into their final form. Knitting blocking tools help to even out stitches, open up lace patterns, and ensure that pieces are the correct size and shape before assembling them or using them. We have many useful yarn blocking tools available, such as:

➤Wool wash for blocking is a specialized detergent designed for cleaning wool and other delicate fibers without the need for rinsing after washing. Eucalan wool wash is a popular brand that contains lanolin as a conditioning agent that helps maintain the natural softness and luster of wool and other fibers.This type of wool wash is particularly useful for handwashing items that are prone to felting or stretching when agitated, such as knitted or crocheted garments, delicate fabrics, and other handcrafted items.

➤Knitting blocking mats are foam mats, often in a grid or puzzle-piece format, that provide a surface to pin your knitted or crocheted items. They are useful because they can be arranged to accommodate projects of various sizes and shapes, and then stored easily when not in use. Knitters pride blocking mats are a fan-favorite - in fact, many consider them to be the best blocking mats for knitting and crochet projects! For smaller items, the Lori Holt foam crochet blocking board is another great option to consider.

➤Blocking pins are rustproof pins that are used to secure knitted or crocheted items in place during the blocking process, ensuring that the fabric dries to the correct shape and size. T-pins are the most common type of blocking pins. As the name implies, they have a T-shaped head which makes them easy to handle and prevents the pins from slipping through the knitted or crocheted fabric.

➤Knit blocking combs are an innovative tool that has multiple pins attached to a single base, allowing you to pin out a long edge of fabric quickly and evenly. Knitter's Pride blocking pins include 20 knit blockers in fun rainbow colors!

➤Knitting blockers are tools used to shape and set finished knitted or crocheted items, ensuring a professional and finished look. For socks, hats, and mittens, knit blockers help maintain the correct size and shape, which is crucial for these fitted garments.

Sock blockers are shaped like a foot and made from materials like plastic, wood, or metal. After washing and rinsing the socks, they are slipped onto the sock blockers and left to dry. This process helps even out stitches and gives the socks a uniform appearance. We have stainless steel sock blockers as well as adjustable sock blockers that feature a separate toe piece that can be adjusted for shoe sizes 6 to 11.

Hat blockers shape and set hats, ensuring they fit correctly and have a smooth, even appearance. Our own standing Beanie Blocker allows you to easily block and air-dry any adult-sized, round-top hat and comes in a bright, cheery pink color!

Mitten blockers are used to shape and size mittens, ensuring they fit well and look neat. Our Mitten Blockers allow you to easily block and air-dry any adult sized, round top or pointed-top mittens, with a separate thumb piece for each mitten that can be used to block a thumb made from a gusset or an afterthought thumb.

Other crochet & knit blocking tools that are good to have on hand include a spray bottle to dampen your pieces for wet blocking; a steamer or iron for steam blocking, where steam is applied to the knitted piece without pressing down, to relax and set the stitches; a measuring tape or ruler to make sure your projects meet the desired dimensions during the blocking process; and a few fluffy towels to roll your knitted or crocheted piece in and gently press out excess water after soaking, before laying it out on the blocking mat.

Knit blocking tools are essential for a great finished look in knitting, especially for fitted garments like socks, hats, and mittens. It really makes a difference in how the items look and fit. Block on!