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[tree_and_leaf]

Hi, I'm new(ish) to the community, and also fairly new to knitting. I've just got into knitting lace, which I love, but I'm having problems with the blocking. I've been improvising using a yoga mat, but I tried to block Traveling Woman (a lace shawl) recently, and the pointy edges didn't come out right at all - the mat's not solid enough, so it kept warping out of shape. The shawl looks OK, but it could look so much better.

Does anyone have any suggestions on better methods/ equipment, preferably from UK suppliers? I'm on a tight budget, but I'm willing to spend a bit, given that I really enjoy knitting and my cheapskate solution wasn't much of a solution *g*

I'd be very grateful for any hints, tips, or suggestions.

Comments

[inchainz]

If you have carpet, put down a towel and use straight pins to pin directly to your floor.

I second this. I blocked for years using only my carpet, a towel & pins & everything turned out great.

I was always afraid my bed would still be wet that night if I tried using it! :)

[tree_and_leaf]

Yes, I'd be a bit worried about that too :)