Uploaded December 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How to block a cardigan knit in one piece.
See also: Weaving in Ends in a Cardigan - youtu.be/TkcwSgVdWrw
0:07- Introduction
0:40- Three measurements we are going to need for blocking this raglan sweater without button bands
1:20- Placing the blocking pins to these three lengths
2:20- placing the sweater according to the parameters
2:56- TIP – How to fold the sweater for the blocking?
3:50- Wet blocking – submerge completely for 20 minutes and squeeze not wring.
4:45- Roll-in and dry with the towels
4:50- TIP – how many towels to use based on the type of yarn?
5:41- TIP – Why not to lift a wet sweater?
7:08- TIP – How to use back cable to line up the edge of the button band?
9:40- Adjustments of the right and left fronts
10:05- Adjustments of the sleeve cables
10:34- TIP – How to keep in mind the sleeve length?
12:11- Adjustments of the second sleeve
12:40- Remove any folds
13:40- Duration to dry the sweater; use of a ceiling fan.
14:25- How it looks after drying?
15:05- Measurements after drying.
15:27- Texture of the cardigan after blocking.
Join us in this knitting adventure.
*Pattern: "It Takes a Guild Cardigan KAL Tutorial" by Suzanne Bryan
ravelry.com/patterns/library/it-takes-a-guild-cardigan-tutorial
Find the full list of videos for this KAL in this playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLKJ9GuhEEwkRjQQ0-G-D-C2yuYxImcHF
If you enjoy my videos please subscribe and consider buying me a coffee on Ko-fi - ko-fi.com/suzannebryan
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Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on Ravelry - ravelry.com/groups/knitting-with-suzanne-bryan
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How to block a cardigan knit in one piece.
See also: Weaving in Ends in a Cardigan - youtu.be/TkcwSgVdWrw
0:07- Introduction
0:40- Three measurements we are going to need for blocking this raglan sweater without button bands
1:20- Placing the blocking pins to these three lengths
2:20- placing the sweater according to the parameters
2:56- TIP – How to fold the sweater for the blocking?
3:50- Wet blocking – submerge completely for 20 minutes and squeeze not wring.
4:45- Roll-in and dry with the towels
4:50- TIP – how many towels to use based on the type of yarn?
5:41- TIP – Why not to lift a wet sweater?
7:08- TIP – How to use back cable to line up the edge of the button band?
9:40- Adjustments of the right and left fronts
10:05- Adjustments of the sleeve cables
10:34- TIP – How to keep in mind the sleeve length?
12:11- Adjustments of the second sleeve
12:40- Remove any folds
13:40- Duration to dry the sweater; use of a ceiling fan.
14:25- How it looks after drying?
15:05- Measurements after drying.
15:27- Texture of the cardigan after blocking.
Join us in this knitting adventure.
*Pattern: "It Takes a Guild Cardigan KAL Tutorial" by Suzanne Bryan
ravelry.com/patterns/library/it-takes-a-guild-cardigan-tutorial
Find the full list of videos for this KAL in this playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLKJ9GuhEEwkRjQQ0-G-D-C2yuYxImcHF
If you enjoy my videos please subscribe and consider buying me a coffee on Ko-fi - ko-fi.com/suzannebryan
Where to find me -
Suzanne - Off the Cuff - youtube.com/channel/UCQBgFUvQzjz1RUm9NsgEA1A
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on Ravelry - ravelry.com/groups/knitting-with-suzanne-bryan
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on FB- facebook.com/groups/1769286026429876
KnittingSuzanne on Ravelry - ravelry.com/people/KnittingSuzanne
Suzanne's Blog - knittingsuzanne.com
