Here is a little secret...... this is my first time wet-blocking. The outcome.... I LOVE how the Fabric feels. My last Central Park Hoodie, I hastily steam blocked it. Also, I was able to pull the fabric to make the hoodie a little longer than the instructions specified. Aruacania Naturewool leaves a lot of room for manipulation.
Since I have this almost lavender colored sweater, I figured that it would only be fitting to use lavender scented Euculan Woolwash. I did see a little bit of lavendar dye coming out of the garment once it was soaked, but it wasn't anything too crazy.
Here is a pre-blocked picture.
Once this dries, I will be blocking my Ishbel scarf. (I ran out of pins) I also have to add that I absolutely love A.C. Moore for providing the children's alphabet mat squares. They make wonderful blocking tools.
8 comments:
Beautiful! I hope I bump into you at Rhinebeck so I can see you in your brand new sweater.
It looks great! My favorite color, too!
I need to invest in one of those mats, my current blocking set up leaves much to be desired.
Look for me at Rhinebeck!
Congrats on getting to this point! Proud. I love wet blocking and having my blue mats from Toys R Us have made it so much easier. I thought as soon as I saw your pick they were a new addition.
A great addition to your fall wardrobe.
Congratulations on making the move to wetblocking! It can be a pain to handle a sopping wet sweater, but its so nice to get (1) filth and (2) lumps and bumps out.
uh... my CPH is STILL unseamed. maybe i should finish it. dagnabit! why am i so scared of that freakin' thing?
Great sweater! I need to be more committed about blocking my sweaters so that everything comes out as expected.
I have those same exact mats! hahaha!
OOh, CPH is going to be good. I always wet block too. The alphabet mats are hysterical.
I love the way your hoodie is coming along. It's so beautiful.
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