Saturday, January 13, 2018

Snowflakes Challenge: Week 2

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One of the frequently asked questions is how to block snowflakes and what kind of stiffener to use. Clyndia D. Mathews, author of Crochet Memories made an excellent list of stiffeners from commercial brands to homemade solutions along with recipes, opinions, and expected results for each!

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Snowflake #4

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://goo.gl/xRijvz
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/1WdtLi6oTyg
Also, don't forget to add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://goo.gl/9cTqqA
And pin this on your Pinterest board: https://goo.gl/pyW1VS

crochetreasures, 2018 CAL, 100 Free Crochet Snowflakes Patterns, Free YouTube Video Tutorials

Snowflake #5

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://goo.gl/GjPi7C
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/cWFLHx7xT0E
Also, don't forget to add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://goo.gl/bSwxr7
And pin this on your Pinterest board: https://goo.gl/jATUQS

crochetreasures, 2018 CAL, 100 Free Crochet Snowflakes Patterns, Free YouTube Video Tutorials

Snowflake #6

Here are the links:

Written Pattern: https://goo.gl/rFNU1o
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/zEjOMW4cgoU
Also, don't forget to add your snowflakes at Ravelry: https://goo.gl/vXzTun
And pin this on your Pinterest board: https://goo.gl/KtAa2d

So, how do I block my snowflakes? I use a water-glue (Elmer's All Purpose Glue) solution as the stiffener.  I dip my snowflakes in the solution then squeeze the excess. I use an empty pizza box as my blocking board. My awesome brother made a blocking template for me! I tape it down on my pizza box, on both sides, then wrap it with kitchen plastic wrap. And pin my snowflakes using rust proof T-pins. I'm an impatient person, I blow dry my snowflakes to dry it quickly.

Blocking Template

You can download the blocking template from the files section of my Facebook group crochetreasures.

Blocking Template For Snowflakes

How do you block your snowflakes? Do you have a different technique? Please share in the comment section below if you have!

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