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A pair of pink socks hangs from wire sock blockers suspended on the knobs of a vintage oak china hutch.

The Ultimate Simple Guide to Blocking Your Knitting

A top-down photo of a pair of light blue socks laid flat on an antique lace-trimmed placemat. The socks have columns of purls running up and down the legs and are pointing to the left. They are surrounded by antique postcards with blue flowers on them, a brass key with a pale pink tassel, and a silver tray full of brass bulb pins.

How to Block Knit Socks Without Sock Blockers

A flatlay photo showing a pair of pink cabled socks with eyelets on the left, a pair of blue-gray cabled socks in the middle, and a pair of mint green socks with columns of eyelets on the right. The blue-gray socks are on a pair of wire sock blockers. A mint green teacup full of chamomile and a few small white roses complete the scene.

Do You Really Need Sock Blockers for Your Knit Socks?

To Take Better Pictures of Knits, Make Sure You Have the Right Gear

To Take Better Pictures of Knits, Make Sure You Have the Right Gear

A pair of handknit socks laid flat on a white marble countertrop. One has been blocked and sits smoothly on the surface. The other hasn't been blocked and is extremely lumpy.

Why I Always Block My Knit Socks for Better Results

A speckled sock with purple cuffs and heels peeks through the white foam at the top of a crystal bowl. The socks are soaking as part of the blocking process.

A Love Letter to Blocking My Knitting

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I’ve got the loveliest little shawl pattern coming I’ve got the loveliest little shawl pattern coming for you, complete with a knit-on lace edging that is just challenging enough to stretch your brain but not enough to be overwhelming. This crescent shawl shape is so versatile. In a few days, I’ll have a video showing you lots of different ways to wear it! Newsletter subscribers will get a coupon code for 30% off on July 10. Make sure you’re signed up by July 9 so you don’t miss it. Comment “newsletter” and I’ll send you a link where you can register.
Sometimes, instead of selling the yarn you need to Sometimes, instead of selling the yarn you need to destash, you might decide to donate it. That could be because you need to get it out of the house quickly, don’t want to deal with the hassle of reselling, don’t think the yarn will sell for much (or at all), or maybe you’re just feeling generous. Whatever your reason for donating your yarn, there are lots of places that might be able to find a use for it! Here are just a few of them. If you’ve donated yarn to somewhere I haven’t mentioned here, I’d love to hear about the organization you chose and how it went.
I took my knitting on a camping trip last week. I’ I took my knitting on a camping trip last week. I’ll have a roundup of tips for camping with yarn very soon, but for now, please enjoy some sights and sounds of my favorite camping spot. I can’t wait to go back again.
There are all sorts of reasons you may want or nee There are all sorts of reasons you may want or need to destash some yarn. Maybe it’s yarn that you bought early in your knitting or crochet journey and then realized you don’t actually like using it. It could be yarn that’s not a color you enjoy. Maybe you have some yarn somebody gave you as a gift that isn’t a good fit. You might have yarn that you ended up having a skin sensitivity to. Perhaps you’re downsizing or just want the yarn to go to a good home. Whatever the reason, here’s a list of places you might consider using if you’d like to sell your yarn. We’ll cover donations in part two. Have you sold yarn in other places I haven’t mentioned here? Would love to hear about it!
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