I also just finished knitting clapotis (my favorite knit to date) and had a question about blocking - I used Ella Rae Silkience - (6 balls) it's 41% cotton, 39% modal, 12% silk, 8% rayon - 108m/50g. Love the yarn - you should try it. So how do I block it? I've never blocked cotton, modal, silk, or rayon so do I soak it then pin it or pin it then spritz it or what? I don't have a stellar iron so steaming it isn't really an option. I don't want to post pictures of it big & finished until I have it blocked & gorgeous so here is a teaser:
Thanks & happy knitting!
Kate
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From knitty: http://www.knitty.com/issuewinter02/FEATdiyknitter.html
If you go down far enough, you get to the non-wool fibers. :) I think the swatch notebook is a great idea.
For all coton, I've heard that soaking and pinning it is too rough for the fiber, and that steam blocking is better. I'm not sure if a blend is enough stronger. Spritzing might be a good safe start thoughsa
Thanks! I will try the pin & spritz. I'm happy with how it looks except for the corners so those are my focus. :)
The scarf look lovely, hope your problem is now solved.
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