First-time blockers are always amazed by the difference blocking makes to the final appearance of their knitting. After blocking, sweater parts lay flat, stitches even out, and what looked like a wild mess now behaves nicely. It’s like magic! Some have blocked with pieces of carpet, but carpet scorched easily and was too thin for blocking pins to sink into. Rugs, towels and bulky blocking boards weren’t much better. Many of Cocoknit's students didn’t bother to block because it was such a cumbersome task. With this in mind, she set out to improve on the carpet pieces.I eventually had special tiles custom made to create the ideal blocking mats, and the end result is my Knitter’s Block Kit. Very low, lightly barbed pile fabric covering gently grips your knitting without pilling or leaving fibers Versatile can be assembled in a variety of sizes from a square for sweater pieces, a long rectangle for scarves or a triangle for shawls Thick backing of waterproof EVA suitable for use on any surface since moisture won’t seep through holds pins firmly in place blocked items dry faster than with towels because the tiles don't absorb water Heat resistant - essential for steam blocking Compact - blocks are stored in a sturdy 14”x14” bag INCLUDES 18 interlocking, fiber-topped EVA foam tiles, each measures 12" × 12" (tiles from the new kit are compatible with older Knitter's Block tiles) 40 stainless steel T-PINS 48" SQUARE COTTON CLOTH WOVEN with 1" square gingham to help measure your finished piece A sturdy jute bag to contain the kit HOW TO USE: To see the Knitter's Block in action and read tips on blocking, see the BLOCKING TUTORIAL.
