07/15/2026
The power of blocking!!
There are 2 common ways that crocheters block their work. Wet Blocking or Steam Blocking.
š¦Wet Blocking is commonly used for plant and animal fibers (wool, alpaca, cotton, linen). When using this method you fully soak your project in water and then pin into place.
āØļø Steam Blocking is commonly used when working with heat-sensitive synthetic fibers, like acrylic. With this method you can either hang the project or pin the project (as shown in the video) and then steam.
This video shows Steam Blocking in real time! You can literally see the stitches relaxing as the steam hits the fibers! Such a cool thing to watch!
Which blocking method is your go-to?