Knitting Blocking Guide for iOS

Block your knitting
with confidence.

Enter your fiber blend and today's humidity β€” get a GO/WAIT/CAUTION verdict, exact drying time estimate, and fiber-specific risk warnings before you commit a $200–500 project.

Your verdict, instantly.

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Conditions favorable for blocking today.
Fiber 100% Merino Wool Β· Worsted
Humidity / Temp 55% RH Β· 70Β°F
Method Wet block
Estimated Dry Time 43 – 53 hours
Expected Growth 0 – 3%

Estimates based on textile research and knitter community data. Always block a swatch first.

Every variable. One decision.

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GO / WAIT / CAUTION

Today's humidity + temperature β†’ instant blocking verdict. Never start a blocking session on a 90% humidity day again.

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Drying Time Estimate

Fiber Γ— weight Γ— item type Γ— humidity = hours to dry. Wool lace shawl vs. superwash sweater vs. alpaca blanket β€” all different. (Pro)

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Fiber Risk Warnings

Mohair felts at 30%+ stretch. Superwash can grow to your knees. Silk weakens wet. Know the risks before you block. (Pro)

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Target Achievability

Enter current and target dimensions. Get NORMAL / AGGRESSIVE / EXCEEDS FIBER CAPACITY β€” so you know before you pin. (Pro)

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Flip Reminders

Notification at the optimal flip window so underside airflow prevents uneven drying. Never forget mid-block again. (Pro)

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7-Day Forecast

See which day this week has the lowest humidity and shortest estimated drying time for your default fiber. Plan ahead. (Pro)

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WIP Tracker

Track multiple pieces mid-blocking. Progress bar + flip window status for each active WIP. No more "is it dry yet?" guessing.

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Fiber Guide

Per-fiber reference: dry time range, growth %, recommended method, and community-sourced notes for all 10 fiber types. (Pro)

10 fiber types. Custom blends.

πŸ‘ Wool ✨ Superwash Merino πŸ•ΈοΈ Silk 🌿 Cotton 🌾 Linen πŸ¦™ Alpaca ☁️ Mohair πŸ’Ž Cashmere πŸ”¬ Acrylic ⚑ Nylon 🎨 Custom Blend %

Three inputs. One clear answer.

1

Enter your fiber

Select a single fiber or enter a custom blend with % sliders

2

Pick item & weight

Lace shawl or bulky sweater β€” yarn weight changes drying time significantly

3

Get your verdict

GO / WAIT / CAUTION + method + drying hours + fiber-specific risk warnings

Stop destroying handknits.
Block with data.

Free to use. Pro features $4.99/month.

Download on the App Store