How to stiffen crochet

There's a trick to making super heavy starch for use when crafting. Don't leave white spots, do this instead!

In this post, I discuss the pros and cons of different methods for stiffening crochet thread.

Blocking and stiffening When crocheting or knitting, you will often be instructed to block the piece/pieces. Blocking is basically a way of stretching and shaping a piece to a certain shape or size. It helps it to look better, to be more uniform in shape and sets the design. With some items, all that is needed is plain water. You will also need rust-proof pins; a ruler or measuring tape, or patterns or grids; a blocking board, carpeted floor, or any flat surface padded well. A steam iron is…

#block #stiffen #crochetThis is just one way of blocking a crochet project. Just a mixture of glue and water.Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.co...

In this tutorial I will show you how to starch the crochet round basket and lid using liquid Sta-Flo starch to stiffen the crochet project. For this basket I...

Experimenting with Methods for Stiffening Crochet #crocheted #crochetedwithlove #crochetedtoy #crochet #crochetpattern #crochetedgoods #crochetedhat

I have just finished the century snowflake with size 10 crochet cotton. Spray starch in multiple applications does not seem to be stiff enough. I am...

Here is a lesson on how to starch crocheted small things. Holidays are coming, one wants to amuse relatives with little crocheted trifles, that take a long time to make and warm up heart and soul. But little crocheted things need to be starched to have completed look. This lesson focuses on starching crocheted snowflakes. First, crochet the snowflakes, hide thread ends and perform all minor finishing operations. Now boil the starch. Snowflakes require density and strength, so we want high…

Here is a lesson on how to starch crocheted small things. Holidays are coming, one wants to amuse relatives with little crocheted trifles, that take a long time to make and warm up heart and soul. But little crocheted things need to be starched to have completed look. This lesson focuses on starching crocheted snowflakes. First, crochet the snowflakes, hide thread ends and perform all minor finishing operations. Now boil the starch. Snowflakes require density and strength, so we want high…