Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 day 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 pins, wires and household objects. We also have a video showing this process using minimal kit: youtu.be/tWpCZjLP7rM

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
0:40 What is Blocking?
2:00 Soaking
2:44 Removing From Water
3:33 Preparing to Dry
4:08 Equipment You'll Need
5:02 Threading the Blocking Wires
5:58 Creating a Scalloped Edge
7:11 Balancing the Cowl to Dry
8:53 Pinning Out the Cowl Edge
10:18 Making Adjustments