Stiffening crochet

Blocking and stiffening When crocheting or knitting, you will often be instructed to block the piece/pieces. Blocking is basically a way of stretching and shaping a piece to a certain shape or size. It helps it to look better, to be more uniform in shape and sets the design. With some items, all that is needed is plain water. You will also need rust-proof pins; a ruler or measuring tape, or patterns or grids; a blocking board, carpeted floor, or any flat surface padded well. A steam iron is…

In this post, I discuss the pros and cons of different methods for stiffening crochet thread.

There's a trick to making super heavy starch for use when crafting. Don't leave white spots, do this instead!

Snowflake Ornaments Crochet Pattern And How To Stiffen Them With Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs This lovely Snowflake is designed to be a Christmas And Holiday ornament, measuring 6 X 6 inches One it stiffened up for hanging, we add a ribbon hanger with beads for a fun touch. The Snowflakes stitch up pretty quick and you can make sever in one sitting. They will look wonderful hanging on your Christmas tree, stockings, the mantel and any place you would like to hang them for all your festive…

Here is a lesson on how to starch crocheted small things. Holidays are coming, one wants to amuse relatives with little crocheted trifles,...

There are many ready-to-use fabric stiffeners you can find on the market, such as Mod Podge, Aleene's fabric stiffener, API Fabric Stiffener, etc. However, I would also like to share a few of my favorite recipes that you can easily make at home to create your own fabric stiffener. Begin by selecting your primary compon

Learn how to block crochet garments and ornaments. Wet block and stiffen your crochet projects and see how it affect your projects!

If you make projects that need to have a solid texture and become stiff, i.e. crochet earrings, filet, yarn bowls, then watch this video!--------------------...

Experimenting with Methods for Stiffening Crochet #crocheted #crochetedwithlove #crochetedtoy #crochet #crochetpattern #crochetedgoods #crochetedhat

#block #stiffen #crochetThis is just one way of blocking a crochet project. Just a mixture of glue and water.Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.co...