I am working on freeform crochet and I have a question.?

Question

I have areas on the small pieces that are lumpy/ruffly. What can I do to straighten them out enough to join them to something else?

Answer 1

Have you tried blocking them?  Pin them to cardboard or foamboard, blast them with steam from a clothes iron, and let them dry.  That's what I do with my afghan blocks, and it's amazing what sins blocking will hide.

Answer 2

You have two choices ... try blocking as already recommended, or embrace the lumpy/ruffly as part of the freeform process as work does not need to be flat in order to be freeform.

If you're not a member already, you may want to consider joining the International Free Form Crochet Group.  Visit this site for more information: http://www.freeformcrochet.com/index.htm...

For more freeform inspiration, check out this site too: http://www.intff.org/ -- this piece here by Joan is very "lumpy/ruffly" -- stunningly so: http://www.intff.org/pages/2008%20%20TYE...

I hope this helps,

~Dee Stanziano

CYCA Certified Crochet Teacher

International Free Form Crochet Guild Member

Answer 3

you just got the best answer  good luck