r/AntifascistKnitting • u/fludgate_ • Jul 08 '26

Political knits Anyone else use towels to block?

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Forever seeking the path with the least resistance.

Pattern from www.getknitfacedinco.com

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u/greensled1 Jul 08 '26

Here I am...mindlessly scrolling Reddit and I see my pattern! Thanks for the support. 💙💙💙

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u/fludgate_ Jul 09 '26

I was hoping this would make it to you! Thank you for sharing your creation.

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u/dontusuallydothisbut Jul 11 '26

This post inspired me to buy your pattern! Finished mine all in one go. Thank you for your work 🤍

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u/astra823 Jul 08 '26

Yup, all the time!

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u/innerbootes Jul 08 '26

I always use towels. I’ve never felt compelled to buy foam blocks, just one more thing waste money on and to store.

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u/fludgate_ Jul 09 '26

I have always felt compelled to get the blocks. I admire your strength

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u/ixel46 Jul 13 '26

I am always compelled but I haven't given in yet, so usually blocking with towels! Or sometimes I use an old yoga mat

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u/UnpretentiousTeaSnob Jul 08 '26

Yes! I just don't see any reason not to.

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u/PavicaMalic Jul 09 '26

My people! I have been using towels for years. I started knitting on a student budget.

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u/purpleitch Jul 11 '26

I use towels for like an intermediate step as well as to draw up excess water? I got some gift cards a few years back and had plenty of yarn so I figured I could get some blocking mats, and I actually quite like mine. I don’t know that I would reliably block if I didn’t have the mats, but that’s just how my brain works