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If you’re getting curling with 100% acrylic yarn, try a 60% acrylic and 40% wool blend, for instance.
For example, if your yarn or pattern calls for a size G (4 mm) hook, work with a size H (5 mm) instead.
If you usually wrap your working yarn tightly around your finger, drape it loosely over your finger instead so you’re not pulling as tightly on the yarn.
Alternating the rows makes a ribbed look, but your fabric will lay flat.
Can’t sew the edges together on your project? Don’t worry—you could attach tassels to the bottom edges. These weigh down the edge so it doesn’t curl.
Want to block several items at once? Fill your tub about a third full of cool water and put all of your projects into the water.
Squeezing most of the water out helps your item dry a lot faster.
You can also set the rolled-up towel on a clean floor and step on it to put extra pressure.
If you’re blocking a large project, the blocking boards that snap together are really useful.
Want to save time when pinning a large project? Pick up knit blockers from your craft supply store. These long plastic pieces have several pins sticking out from 1 end, so you can insert 4 or 5 pins at a time. The number of pins you use totally depends on how large your project is. A big afghan might take a whole package, while 1 square or doily only takes a handful.
Keep in mind that if you wash and dry your item later, you’ll have to block it again so it lies flat.
