Blocking Acrylic Yarn

[sariyahj.morrow]

Quick tip: you're never supposed to actually touch the yarn with the iron when you're steaming it. You just hold it an inch or two above as you steam it, because it can cause the yarn to melt

[spiyderr]

When you touch acrylic with an iron you're no longer blocking it. They talk about killing it. If you like the results no worries, but you're actually losing all stitch definition as you melt your stitches together. If you just want to block going forwards hover the iron over your knitting so that the steam falls, but the hot plate never touches.

[nikolaplivna]

Another tip- never wring out your knits. It stretches them out too much and eventually can lead to ripping your knit. Ask me how I know. T

[sandranelson]

I learn so much by reading people's comments. Thanks so much for sharing.

[Anni_renee]

A previous commenter was right, the problem was the wringing out, it completely warps it! - lay it out wet exactly how you want it on a towel then press it with towels/air dry completely, or pin and steam and let dry flat. Beautiful work, multi-color knitting is so fun to do and looks impressive!

[delisamarchetti]

Beautiful job! Just a little tip when steam blocking, Start off at the lowest temperature and gradually increase until it starts to block. Too much heat too soon can ruin your work. Also get a nice soft piece of flannel and keep that between your work and the iron. If the iron touches the yarn it can damage the fibers. Just a couple of little tricks I learned along the way. Happy knitting!

[nicolenielsen]

These are so beautiful. Im excited to see what it looks like when you're done.

[Izzy-cpyt]

I've had success with wet blocking acrylic, you just have to use the hottest water you can safely stand to handle. Because acrylic is plastic, it softens with heat. So hot water softents the fibers enough to pin or press them the way you want them, and then when it cools it resolidifies in that shape. Kind of like shrink plastic.

[suzyqew]

Thank you for showing when it didn’t work out and how you handled it, great video!

[disturbedpyro]

I like washing my acrylic pieces after completing them. I made my mom a scarf and it was really stiffer because my tension is high. I was it in soap and rinse throughly. Then I soak it in conditioner( I don’t buy fabric softener) for 15-30 minutes and then I rinse under running water while stretching it in all directions. It really loosens up my stitches and helps soften it.

[KSmith-kpjz]

Oh. Oh wow. Those pieces are beautiful. You just gave me inspiration. Thank you!

[starberry]

Omg this is really good to know, I've been making squares for my first ever blanket and I think they're acrylic, this prevented me from wasting a lot of time blocking it with water so thank you :')

[annielynn]

Beautiful!! I bought a little $10 steamer and use it with a blocking board, and a big foam board with pins for garments. It’s the heat the does it, works great!

[singerofsongss]

I think I’m using the same antique pattern reference that you are here, for a crochet project I’m working on :) this work is so cool

[Ghoxtie-]

This makes so much more sense omg! Will def try this in the future

[TimeTravelingBirds]

Omg how cute are these tapestry knits. Just randomly seeing this short but now i have to go see your videos.

[kambertoppah]

Wow!! The squares are so beautiful, you are so very talented!! 💜💜💜

[gwendorman]

Thank you for putting this video up. I am using acrylic yarn on a project and was going to block later today. I didn't know not to use wet blocking.

[someundeadtalent]

Omg THANK YOU I’m crocheting a Persian tiles blanket rn and as it uses acrylic I meant to look up blocking techniques

[carlosvalentin]

Glad you found a blocking technique that worked for your pieces, they are beautiful!!