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Events

• Barry Klein from Trendsetter Yarns Trunk Show Saturday, October 23rd.
• Wednesday, Della Quimby of Della Q will have an informal trunk show from 4:00pm-7:00pm.
• Stitches East is October 28-31 in Hartford, CT
• On Facebook, you’ll find Steve’s Deal of the Day. So ‘like’ us on facebook.com/websyarn! You’ll also find us on Twitter at twitter.com/websyarnstore
• Our holiday catalog can be found online.

Yarns

• Knitting Fever Bubbles
• Ella Rae Lace Merino
• Berkshire and Berkshire Bulky New Heathers
• Araucania Lauca
• 500 YPP Rayon Chenille
• 8/2 Tencel back in stock
• Cotton back in stock

KAL with Kirsten: Blocking the Shawl

Let it soak for a long time (at least 15 minutes) in lukewarm water with Eucalan.

Squeeze out the excess water in a towel, but you want the piece to still be a little wet.

Pin to a blocking board, carpeting or bed, or use blocking wires to get the straight edges very straight. Fabric with a 1″ gingham check is also very useful for large pieces to use as a backdrop so you’re sure your edges are straight and your piece is symmetrical. For large pieces with lace edging points all around, you can construct a frame out of scrap wood or 1×2’s and whip stitch the points loosely to the frame with a stout cotton thread like 5/2 Valley Cotton.

Let dry for several hours, unpin, and enjoy your shawl.

5/2 Valley Cotton is also very useful for use as lifelines in your projects.

Tags: Basic Lace Shawl