How to Block a Crochet Hat
View my profile
Get App
Materials: hat, blocking board, or dry towel and flat surface (bed or table), water (sink or bucket), and soap.
@christacodesign
on
Get App
Always follow the care instructions on your yarn label, i.e. cold vs warm water, lay flat to dry, etc.
@christacodesign
on
Get App
Fill sink with enough warm water to submerge your hat.
1
@christacodesign
on
Get App
Add a dash of soap. I'm using wool wash, but you can use any gentle soap, or none if you prefer.
2
@christacodesign
on
Get App
Gently submerge your completed hat in the water.
3
@christacodesign
on
Get App
Allow the hat to soak 5-15 mins.
4
@christacodesign
on
Get App
Rinse gently.
5
@christacodesign
on
Get App
Gently squeeze the water out, without wringing the hat.
6
@christacodesign
on
Get App
Lay hat in a towel + roll it up, squeeze it to press out the water.
7
@christacodesign
on
Get App
Lay out the damp hat on a blocking board or clean dry towel.
8
@christacodesign
on
Get App
Use your hands to gently press hat into position. If needed, you can pin into place.
9
@christacodesign
on
Get App
Allow to dry. Since it's double layer that can take a while. I will flip it over to help the process along.
10
@christacodesign
on
What you'll need
Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions for purchases made through links in this Jumprope.
Blocking Boards (affiliate)
Buy
Whims Merino (affiliate)
Buy
christacodesign
Crystal
Hi I’m Crystal, I enjoy creating crochet and knitting patterns & videos that are easy and beautiful!
To learn more about this Jumprope:
https://christacodesign.com/2021/02/22/how-to-block-your-...
Mattress Seam For Crochet
How To Crochet The Pike Stitch
Half Double Crochet Two Together {2 versions}
Yarn Winder Set Up + Frog a Crochet Project
View full profile
Explore more Jumprope
Want to create? It’s fast, easy, free & open to anyone.
Learn more.
More than 50,000 step-by-step guides to learn how to do anything.