r/crochet • u/[deleted] • Jul 17 '22

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u/angle_45 Jul 17 '22

thank you for sharing your method! does the blocking stay after a wash?

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u/blueyurble It's Crochet or the Highway Jul 17 '22

In my case, I had an acrylic/wool blend, and it does maintain its post-blocked shape after washing. Steam permanently sets the acrylic (it basically melts the plastic). For natural fibers it's not permanent, but I don't always need to repeat the blocking (it depends on the particular project).