Uploaded September 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
You finally finished your sweater, and all you want to do is wear it already! Trust me, I understand. But these next steps are crucial to finishing your sweater so it's perfect. Do NOT miss these steps. Blocking makes such a huge difference. Your sweater lays nice, all the stitches are perfect and neat, and it fits much better!
You will also have a few holes under the armhole of the sleeves. I like to sew around the hole and then tighten it which closes the hole nicely.
When I weave in the rest of my ends, I make sure to stay as close to the edge as possible, weaving back and forth, making sure I don't go on the front of my piece. Then I weave back the opposite direction so it stays put. Cut my yarn, and it's finished!
PART 1 (Neck ribbing and start top of sweater): youtu.be/B-D2kFUUhtI
PART 2 (Separate Sleeves, Body, Rib, BO): youtu.be/WlEOT6WKp-8
PART 3 (All about the Sleeves): youtu.be/RKLRXPp0ygc
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G: youtu.be/NuR0q4z5EYs
F R E E P A T T E R N b y T i n C a n K n i t s :
ravelry.com/patterns/library/flax
L i g h t V e r s i o n : ravelry.com/patterns/library/flax-light
For more of Tin Can Knits designs, go to her Ravelry page: ravelry.com/designers/tincanknits
M A T E R I A L S listed on my BLOG along with more info: theiknits.com/2020/09/the-flax-sweater-video-tutoral-knit.html
- N e e d l e s : amzlink.to/az0xq5cp6kMRh
I also really love these b a m b o o n e e d l e s : amzlink.to/az0MKn8nueelH
- M a l a b r i g o R i o s Y a r n in Frank Ochre: lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/malabrigo-rios?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=c91a3665
or you can buy on Amazon: amzlink.to/az05tup5T8POQ
- S t i t c h m a r k e r s : amzlink.to/az0o3uk1eJGqZ
- T a p e s t r y n e e d l e : amzlink.to/az0RLHoW1qivC
- S c r a p y a r n (to place the sleeve sts on)
S U B S C R I B E so you never miss a video tutorial: bit.ly/2cZPMhG
R a v e l r y : ravel.me/theiknits/f1
To see my other projects: bit.ly/2cLnKpA
Share your projects on IG for a repost! #iKNITS
I n s t a g r a m : instagram.com/theiknits
Like me on F A C E B O O K and post a pic of your project on my page! facebook.com/iKNITS
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You finally finished your sweater, and all you want to do is wear it already! Trust me, I understand. But these next steps are crucial to finishing your sweater so it's perfect. Do NOT miss these steps. Blocking makes such a huge difference. Your sweater lays nice, all the stitches are perfect and neat, and it fits much better!
You will also have a few holes under the armhole of the sleeves. I like to sew around the hole and then tighten it which closes the hole nicely.
When I weave in the rest of my ends, I make sure to stay as close to the edge as possible, weaving back and forth, making sure I don't go on the front of my piece. Then I weave back the opposite direction so it stays put. Cut my yarn, and it's finished!
PART 1 (Neck ribbing and start top of sweater): youtu.be/B-D2kFUUhtI
PART 2 (Separate Sleeves, Body, Rib, BO): youtu.be/WlEOT6WKp-8
PART 3 (All about the Sleeves): youtu.be/RKLRXPp0ygc
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G: youtu.be/NuR0q4z5EYs
F R E E P A T T E R N b y T i n C a n K n i t s :
ravelry.com/patterns/library/flax
L i g h t V e r s i o n : ravelry.com/patterns/library/flax-light
For more of Tin Can Knits designs, go to her Ravelry page: ravelry.com/designers/tincanknits
M A T E R I A L S listed on my BLOG along with more info: theiknits.com/2020/09/the-flax-sweater-video-tutoral-knit.html
- N e e d l e s : amzlink.to/az0xq5cp6kMRh
I also really love these b a m b o o n e e d l e s : amzlink.to/az0MKn8nueelH
- M a l a b r i g o R i o s Y a r n in Frank Ochre: lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/malabrigo-rios?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=c91a3665
or you can buy on Amazon: amzlink.to/az05tup5T8POQ
- S t i t c h m a r k e r s : amzlink.to/az0o3uk1eJGqZ
- T a p e s t r y n e e d l e : amzlink.to/az0RLHoW1qivC
- S c r a p y a r n (to place the sleeve sts on)
S U B S C R I B E so you never miss a video tutorial: bit.ly/2cZPMhG
R a v e l r y : ravel.me/theiknits/f1
To see my other projects: bit.ly/2cLnKpA
Share your projects on IG for a repost! #iKNITS
I n s t a g r a m : instagram.com/theiknits
Like me on F A C E B O O K and post a pic of your project on my page! facebook.com/iKNITS
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
#AmazonAffiliate #AffiliateLink
