{"title":"Tension Wires","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tulip-blocking-wires-kort","title":"Tulip Blocking Wires, Short - 8 pieces","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTulip Blocking Wires, Short - 8 pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the \u003cstrong\u003eTulip Short Blocking Wires\u003c\/strong\u003e, you can neatly stretch out your crochet and knitting projects so that stitches, edges, and patterns are shown to their best advantage. These short blocking wires are ideal for blocking smaller projects or pieces, such as scarves, shawls, shawls, lacework, gauge swatches, and individual panels of garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe set consists of \u003cstrong\u003e8 stainless steel blocking wires, each 50 cm long\u003c\/strong\u003e, and comes in a handy storage case. Carefully thread the wires through the edge of your damp project and secure them to a blocking mat with pins or knit blockers. As your project dries, it will take on a nice shape, and straight edges, points, and openwork patterns will remain more visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlocking wires are especially useful for projects where you want a neat finish. Think of lace patterns, openwork, crocheted shawls, knitted scarves, or projects that need a little extra shaping after washing. Their short length of 50 cm allows you to work with precision and makes it easier to block curves, smaller sections, and details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are blocking wires used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlocking wires\u003c\/strong\u003e are used to evenly stretch out crochet and knitting projects. They help straighten edges, open up stitches nicely, and allow your project to dry in the correct shape. 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For larger projects, you can use multiple wires in a row or combine them with longer blocking wires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eTulip\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eBlocking wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e8 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength per strand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eBlocking and Stretching Crochet and Knitting Projects\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ About Tulip Blocking Wires (Short)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat are Tulip Blocking Wires used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou use Tulip Blocking Wires to stretch out crochet and knitting projects while they dry. 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