Hexagonal Knitting Series - Wet Blocking & Pinning

Описание: This is part 6 of 10 in my Hexagonal Knitting Series.

In this video, I demonstrate how to wet block and pin a hexagon. I use/recommend the following: a tapestry needle (blunt tip), old scrap yarn (fingering), six 16-inch aluminum double point needles (DPNs) US 2 (2.75 mm), T-pins, cold water, mild conditioner (optional), four alphabet foam mats (I purchased a bag of 28 from Wal-Mart for around $15 (US): https://www.walmart.com/ip/Spark-Crea....

I put four mats together in a 2X2 configuration. I drew a hexagon in the center. Each side measures 6-inches. This is meant solely as a guide as the final pinned hexagon is slightly larger. The drawn hexagon measures 12-inches from point-to-point and approximately 10-3/8-inches side-to-side. Again, the actual knitted hexagon is slightly larger.

After completing the knitted hexagon, slip each side of live stitches from the knitting needles onto scrap yarn that has been threaded onto a tapestry needle. Each side gets its own piece of scrap yarn. Fill a large bowl with cold tap water and about 2 teaspoons of mild conditioner. This is optional but recommended as it significantly softens the wool. Submerge the hexagon into the cold water and gently squeeze to get out as much of the trapped air as possible. Avoid wringing as it could mar your stitches. Let soak for 30 minutes. Afterwards, remove the hexagon and fold it so that it fits into the palm of your hand and then using your other hand, press out as much water as possible. Again, do not wring. Open it and lay it on a clean towel that has been folded in half lengthwise. Roll the towel, like a jelly roll or cinnamon roll. Next, press down with force. This removes even more excess water. When unrolled from the towel, it should be damp. While keeping the scrap yarn in the live stitches, slip each side onto a 16-inch DPN. Spread the stitches evenly and centered across each needle so that you achieve a little over 6-inches. Next, place the hexagon centered onto the mat so that it resembles the drawn hexagon. Place a T-pin in each of the corners (on the inside where two needles cross one another) angled toward the center. If you put them straight into the mat, the hexagon will slip over the T-pins. Place a T-pin (again, angled toward the center) on the inside of each DPN at the halfway point of each side. I usually let mine dry for 48 hours. You may speed your drying time by setting up a fan that blows air across the blocked hexagon. After drying, remove each of the DPNs being careful to leave the scrap yarn in place that holds each side of live stitches.

I decided to make this video series to aid knitters in hexagonal knitting – specifically for knitting the Persian Dreams blanket. You may find Jenise Hope’s BEAUTIFUL pattern at the following links: Fingering weight: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr.... Worsted weight: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr.... Expansion Pack for original pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr.... Expansion Pack for “flat hexagons: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr.... The latter two patterns are for fingering weight. She does have expansion packs for her worsted weight designs and may be found in the description section for the listed expansion packs above.

Skills Required: Knitting, knitting in the round, Fair Isle/stranded knitting.

With regard to the materials needed for this project, please see the instructions in the pattern I have listed above. Optional materials: 3 circular needles in the following manufacturer, size and lengths: Knitter’s Pride Dreamz, US 2 (2.75mm) in 24-, 40- and 47-inches. A stitch marker. This pattern may also be knitted using double point needles (dpns). The wool I am using in my videos is from Knit Picks’ palette (Navy) and chroma (colorways vary) in fingering weight. Here is a link to their site: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/brands/....

Hexagonal Knitting Series
Introduction:    • Hexagonal Knitting Series - Introduction  
The Pinhole Cast-On:    • Hexagonal Knitting Series - The Pinhole Ca...  
The M1T (Make One Toward):    • Hexagonal Knitting Series - The M1T (Make ...  
How to Use Multiple Magic Loops:    • Hexagonal Knitting Series - How to Use Mul...  
Carrying & Catching Floats/Tension Tips:    • Hexagonal Knitting Series - Carrying & Cat...  
Wet Blocking & Pinning:    • Hexagonal Knitting Series - Wet Blocking &...  
Seaming With the Kitchener Stitch:    • Hexagonal Knitting Series - Seaming With t...  
Other Increases:
Attaching Borders:
Addendum - How to Make a Perfect Hexagon:

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Happy Knitting!
-Clubkidknitter / Earl