Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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This video shows you how to block a cowl so that you don't create any folds in the fabric, using minimal kit. We also have a video showing this process using blocking pins and wires: youtu.be/81dcD3OLY0g
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This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Evolve Cowl by Hunter Hammersen which can be found in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1

0:00 Introduction
0:50 What is Blocking?
2:08 Soaking
2:53 Removing From Water
3:43 Preparing to Dry
4:15 The Problem with Leaving to Dry Flat
4:40 Using Cylinders
6:18 Adjusting as it Dries
6:40 Alternative: Hanging to Dry