{"product_id":"lace-blocking-mats-by-knitters-pride","title":"Lace Blocking Mats by KnitPro \/ Knitter's Pride","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlocking is the step that turns good knitting into finished knitting, and these lace blocking mats give you a firm, pinnable surface to do it on. The set includes nine 12\" x 12\" mats in a soothing teal with floral prints, so you can block a single sock or lay out a full lace shawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 9 blocking mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach mat measures 12\" x 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterlocking puzzle-piece edges for custom shapes and sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeal with floral prints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: KnitPro, sold as Knitter's Pride in the US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreat for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening up lace shawls and wraps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquaring sweater pieces before seaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocking socks, hats, mitts and granny squares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a large surface for blankets, then breaking it down for storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFit the mats together like puzzle pieces to match your project, wet or steam block your finished piece, then pin it to shape and let it dry completely before unpinning. Pair them with \u003ca title=\"Knit Blockers for blocking at Apple Yarns\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appleyarns.live\/products\/knit-blockers\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnit Blockers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for crisp straight edges and stainless steel \u003ca title=\"stainless steel t-pins at Apple Yarns\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appleyarns.live\/products\/t-pins\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-Pins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for points and curves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is the full set?\u003c\/strong\u003e Nine 12\" x 12\" mats, so locked together in a 3 x 3 grid they cover roughly 36\" x 36\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need pins too?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the mats are the surface. T-pins or knit blockers hold the fabric in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use them for crochet?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely, they work the same for crochet shawls, squares and doilies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I steam block on them?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold the steam above the fabric rather than pressing the iron onto the mats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which blocking setup you need? The team at Apple Yarns in Bellingham, WA is glad to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knitters Pride","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1240571643,"sku":"8904086263279","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0547\/3537\/files\/knitpro-blocking-mats.png?v=1725645421","url":"https:\/\/www.appleyarns.live\/products\/lace-blocking-mats-by-knitters-pride","provider":"Apple Yarns - Knitting - Yarn - Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}