The BEST way to Block Acrylic Yarn

Not sure how to block your acrylic knitting projects? We're experimenting and discovering which method works the best!

With six swatches we'll test these methods:
1. The yarn label recommendation (machine wash & dry)
2. Wet blocking
3. Spray blocking
4. Steam blocking
5. Wet blocking & stretching the wet swatch

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🧶 SWATCHING YARN:
Knit Picks Brava Sport
https://shrsl.com/3do8a

Set-in Sleeve Cardigan Pattern from Amy Herzog's Ultimate Sweater Book
https://amzn.to/3PgKWfi

📌 CHAPTER LINKS:
00:00 Testing blocking methods
1:28 Swatching & Blocking
2:50 Unpinning Swatches
4:36 Comparing Swatches for Seaming
6:00 Comparing Swatches for Even Fabric
9:43 Which Methods Work Best?
10:30 Cardigan Blocking & Seaming Results & Mistakes

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