Pi Day Shawl Make-A-Long Week 4
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It’s week 4 of the Make-A-Long! It’s time to finish!
This week’s goal is work up the pattern to Row 52. This will get us to the finish line! Once we are done it is time to block! As you are well aware, this shawl is wavy. Don’t you worry we are going to make those waves disappear. Is this your first time blocking a project? Don’t fret, I will walk you through the entire process below.
You can find the entire pattern listed in week 2’s post. If you are looking for a PDF version of the shawl, you can grab one from my store for $1. The PDF also includes information on how to create a larger shawl.
A new week means a new giveaway. This week’s sponsor is Radicle Threads. Radicle Thread’s mission is simple “Our mission is to uplift, amplify, and empower Black, Brown. Indigenous, and Melanated People (BBIMP) voices and to share our knowledge, skills, and experiences with the goal of increasing accessibility for all.” To be eligible this week, grab a pic of your shawl, post it to Instagram, tag it with #pisquaredshawl, #pidaymalweek4 & #sisnottwins and follow @knotbadbritt, @sundaudghterknits & @RadicleThreads.
Week 4 Winners will be announced 4/11.
I love seeing finished objects to be sure to post a project on Ravelry and/or heart the Pi Squared Shawl if you are able This is an easy way to support your favorite indie maker!
Let’s Block!
Materials:
Blocking Mats
No Rinse Wool wash like Euclan or Soak
Tpins or Blocking Pins
Clean dry towels
Instructions
In a bowl large enough to hold water or a sink and your shawl
Fill a bowl with water and add a teaspoon of the wool wash.
Gently press your shawl into the water, over and over, so that air bubbles are removed.
Leave the shawl and the water be until the fibers are fully saturated (20 minutes - over night)
Drain the water and press the water out of it. THIS IS IMPORTANT: press the water out is quite different than wring the water out. We do not want to distort out stitches at all, and some fibers can felt with wringing. So we just place it between our hands and "press" the water out.
Lay your shawl on a dry towel and cover it with a second dry towel. Roll the whole thing up into a shawl burrito and step on it to get even more water out. THe more water you remove in this step the quicker your shawl will dry.
Spread your shawl out on the blocking mats or more towels and begin pinning it into shape.
Let it dry!
Looking for information on materials and gauge? You can find in our Week 1 post.
Looking for the pattern? Check out our Week 2 post.
Are you a knitter? Check out the Knit Sister.
Week 4 sponsor: Radicle Threads
