{"product_id":"blocking-board","title":"Blocking Board Kit for Knitting \u0026 Crochet","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinish your knitting and crochet projects the way they deserve. This blocking board kit gives you a firm, gridded surface and everything you need to pin shawls, sweater pieces, socks and lace into shape, so stitches even out and edges lie flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 interlocking blocking mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200 T-pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 blocking combs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tapestry needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 felt carrying case with a pocket for notions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreat for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening up patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquaring sweater pieces before seaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocking socks, hats and granny squares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking to knit nights, retreats and classes in the carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLock the mats together to fit your project, wet or steam block your finished piece, then pin it to shape with the T-pins. Use the blocking combs along straight edges to keep shawl and blanket borders crisp. Let the piece dry fully before unpinning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the mats lock together?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the 9 mats interlock so you can build a surface that fits small swatches or a full shawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I steam block on it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, hold the steam above the fabric rather than pressing directly onto the mats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it easy to store?\u003c\/strong\u003e The mats stack and slide into the included felt case, and the pocket keeps pins, combs and the tapestry needle together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about blocking? Our team at Apple Yarns in Bellingham, WA is happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apple Yarns - Knitting - Yarn - Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51714475950395,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0547\/3537\/files\/H6bf85b785c374511a6a2cd0f63c1f299z.jpg?v=1789770252","url":"https:\/\/www.appleyarns.com\/products\/blocking-board","provider":"Apple Yarns - Knitting - Yarn - Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}