For the past few months, I’ve finished my knitting projects but tossed them in a pile and said “I’ll blocks these some day soon” and have been doing it so starting yesterday, I’m going to get everything blocked. I started with Sunset Highway which I finished in March.
Here’s a before blocking closeup of the colorwork.
Before Blocking
Here’s an after blocking photo:
After Blocking
Can you see how much smoother it looks?
Here’s the before blocking of the sweater front. It’s a little wrinkled from being in a pile of knitted items.
Before Blocking
And here’s the after blocking photo.
After Blocking
The entire thing looks smoother. It almost always grows a bit in length This is going to be such a perfect sweater for fall. I would like to find a light pink tank to wear under it but I might just buy a white one and dye it if I don’t find the color I want.
Today I think I’ll soak and block a shawl. There are several of those that need blocking.
wanda j says
Wow that is really pretty . I love the patterns on it. Can’t find that in a store somewhere. I have always liked to look different than anyone else how about you? Never liked seeing my self coming.Guess that was why I sewed all my clothes from the time I got to be a teenager. This is cute.
Deb says
Thank you so much for posting this – now I see the difference! My grandmother was a big knitter and blocked stuff but I was young and didn’t pay attention. I’ve only knitted a few flat things – baby blankets and such. Should I block those also – should I ever decide to complete another one. Your sweater is beautiful!!
Tina in NJ says
You could always make the pink tank. If you can find the fabric you like.
Angie Kiker says
That is so pretty! Love the pattern and colors you used.
Nelle Coursey says
This is such a pretty sweater and you are going to look great in it!
dezertsuz says
I can see the difference. That’s a pretty sweater, and I like the contrasting darker neck and lighter body.