Large Project Blocking Essentials

Knit Picks' Large Project Blocking Essentials is a blocking bundle for big pieces. It's sized for projects like a blanket or a full-length cardigan, which need a lot more mat area and pins than a small blocking kit provides.

Large projects are where blocking matters most. A blanket can come off the needles uneven at the edges, and a long cardigan needs to be pinned to its measurements so the fronts match. Enough mats to lay the whole piece flat at once makes that much easier.

It suits knitters and crocheters who make blankets, throws, cardigans and large shawls.

Good for

• Blankets and throws
• Full-length cardigans and coats
• Large shawls and wraps
• Crocheted granny-square blankets

Using it

Clear a space you won't need for a day or two, lay the mats out to the size of your piece, and pin to measurements after soaking. Big pieces hold a lot of water, so press out as much as you can with towels first, and give it time to dry completely before unpinning. Our blocking guide explains each step. For a blanket, measure and pin the corners first, then work along each side, so the piece stays square rather than drifting into a parallelogram.

Looking after it

Let the mats dry before stacking. Keep pins together in a box so none go missing.