Saturday, December 29, 2007
Blocking question
I am still in the process of knitting my CPH. I knit the back in a size 36 according to the pattern and I felt comfortable with how it looked, sizewise. However, as I worked on the right front, I worried that it looked too narrow and added a few stitches to both the center and side seam. Now it looks better. But now I'm worried about the back. Would it be ok to block the back before I do the seaming and the front band? If I did that, I think I could see more clearly if it fit.
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2 comments:
It is always a good idea to block the pieces before seaming. That way, you get a good idea of the correct size, and your stitches lay more flat end even. This makes it easier to see the stitches when you are seaming.
Also, who wants to sew up a whole sweater, then wet-block and wait a whole day for it to dry before you can wear it??? That is just torture. I always opt for instant gratification.
I had the same worry when I knit up my CPH. The fronts looked like suspenders! A friend suggested I block them first, stretch them to fit the proper measurements if necessary. So I pinned the pieces out the size I wanted and steam blocked them (held the iron above the pieces--not touching--and doused with steam, then let dry). I'm glad I did it--the sweater fits perfectly now. Good luck!
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