T-Pins for Blocking, Tin of 50 (38 and 51 mm) - Garmon
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Tin of T-pins for blocking to secure your shawls, lace and knitted or crocheted garments while they dry. Includes two different lengths, so you can choose the one best suited to each project.
| Material: | Metal |
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| Sizes: | 38 mm and 51 mm |
| Quantity: | 50 (25 x 38 mm and 25 x 51 mm) |
| Packaging: | 60 x 47 x 18 mm tinplate tin |
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What are T-pins for blocking and what are they used for?
T-pins are metal pins with a T-shaped head, making them easy to grip with your fingers. They are used to secure damp knitted or crocheted projects to the desired measurements while they dry, helping the fabric retain its shape once blocking is complete.
These T-pins are suitable for blocking knitting and crochet projects, and this tin contains 50 blocking pins to help shape your projects.
How do you use T-pins for blocking knitting and crochet?
First, wet your project and remove any excess water. Then place it on a flat surface covered with foam blocking mats, gently stretch it by hand to the desired measurements and insert the pins along the edges, spacing them evenly to achieve the correct shape. Once the piece is dry, remove the pins and it will retain the shape you gave it.
- ▷ Along straight edges, you can leave more space between the pins.
- ▷ For points, curves and corners, use more pins to define the shape accurately.
- ▷ If your shawl has pointed edges, start by placing a pin at each point, then distribute the remaining pins.
Want to complete your blocking setup? Take a look at more blocking tools for your projects. If you are looking for T-shaped pins, these are exactly the same thing.
What does the tin contain and which pin length should you choose?
The tin contains 50 metal T-pins: 25 measuring 38 mm and another 25 measuring 51 mm. This gives you two lengths in one tinplate container measuring 60 x 47 x 18 mm, a compact size that keeps all your pins together, preventing them from getting lost or damaging your projects in your project bag.
The 38 mm pins are practical for blocking lace and openwork, which are delicate fabrics. The 51 mm pins are better suited to thicker projects, such as jumpers, cardigans and blankets. You can combine both lengths on the same piece.
What other uses do they have in craft projects?
As well as blocking, they can be used as macramé pins: they secure cords to a cork board while you tie knots, keeping your work in place. Their T-shaped heads make them quick and easy to insert and remove, which is particularly useful when you need to reposition pins frequently.
- ▷ Shawls and wraps: ideal for blocking shawls and opening up the points and scalloped edges.
- ▷ Lace and openwork: help define the stitch pattern as the fabric dries.
- ▷ Jumpers and cardigans: as garment blocking pins, they help achieve consistent measurements.
- ▷ Granny squares that all need to be the same size.
- ▷ Macramé, to keep your work securely in place while tying knots.
Why choose this tin of T-pins from Garmon Yarns?
Because at Garmon Yarns, we have brought together two lengths of blocking pins in one convenient tin, ready to use with your projects. They are also the perfect complement to our blocking mat set, which is sold without pins. If you are unsure which accessories are right for you, we are just a click or a phone call away.
- ▷ Two lengths in one tin: 25 pins measuring 38 mm and 25 measuring 51 mm.
- ▷ 50 metal T-pins with T-shaped heads.
- ▷ Compact tinplate container to keep them all together.
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