Knitting 101: Blocking

So, I finally blocked an item for the first time ever. I know, right? What a difference! I'm making a wristlet for Debbie. She is going to send me fabric to line it before I sew it up. Then I'll add a button or toggle of some sort on the flap, and an icord for the wrist strap.

Check out these before and after photos of the blocking process:

Before - note the wonky stitches and how the ends curl up from the stockinette
After - Flat, uniform, and stretched to a nice size!

Before - Folded into the shap it'll be in, but looks hideous and tiny!

After - will fit your phone, credit card, and some cash in style!

Can't wait to see the fabric that Debbie picks out and to finish this one off!